Agricultural Policies in Emerging Economies: Monitoring and Evaluation 2009

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The years 2006-08 were marked by a significant increase in world prices for most, but not all, agricultural commodities. This report analyses policy developments during this period in seven emerging economies: Brazil, Chile, China, India, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine.

Higher food prices and policy responses Policy responses to higher food prices included tariff reductions, export restrictions, increased minimum prices and price controls, input subsidies, sales of stocks and direct transfers to the most disadvantaged. Other major policy developments included: expanded government-supported credit facilities and/or debt rescheduling, increased import subsidies, endeavours to improve the delivery and performance of agricultural policies, extended coverage of insurance programmes and further efforts in land reform. For the period 2005-07, estimates of government support to producers as a percent of gross farm receipts ranged from 4% for Chile to 14% for Russia, much less than the OECD average of 26%.

Chapters
	Overview Brazil Chile China India Russia South Africa Ukraine Annex A: Measuring Agricultural Support Annex B: Statistical annex
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Further reading: Producer Support Estimates 1986 - 2007 OECD Review of Agricultural Policies: Chile (2008) Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries: At a Glance (2008) Overview Presentation of Agricultural Policies in Emerging Economies: Monitoring and Evaluation 2009 at the Press Conference (17th March 2009)