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On 16-17 May 2006, the OECD, in co-operation with the International Iron and Steel Institute and the Indian Government, held a conference on the situation and outlook for steel, in New Delhi. The conference was an outgrowth of the High-Level work on steel that was initiated under the auspices of the OECD in September 2001.
At its June 2004 meeting, participants in the High-Level work agreed that developments in world steel markets warranted close attention and that it would be beneficial to meet periodically to exchange information and assess conditions, as they evolve. A conference was subsequently held in January 2005 to review issues and developments.
The Conference covered four principal areas:
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Recent developments in steel on a global and regional basis – addressing developments in capacity, demand, supply and trade, with special attention to the situation in stainless steel;
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The outlook for raw materials and transport;
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Globalization in steel—current situation and future scenarios; and
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Policy issues – focusing on (i) environmental issues related to greenhouse gases, and (ii) trade – implications of developments in the Doha round for steel.
Government, industry and trade union officials from economies accounting for over 95% of world crude steel production took part in the Conference.
Further information can be obtained by clicking on the following hyperlink:
Government and Industry presentations
Communique Issued Following the High-Level Meeting on Steel, 28-29 June 2004
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