News & Events

Modelling Agricultural Trade and Policy Impacts in Less Developed Countries

26-Feb-2009

The role of agricultural policies in addressing the development needs of poorer countries is high on the political agenda, for both structural reasons and as a result of recent market developments.

The Impact of Services Trade Liberalisation on Trade in Non-agricultural Products

26-Feb-2009

Trade in services contributes to a broader services supplier base that supports competitiveness in high-technology and high-value added manufacturing.

Assessing barriers to trade in services in the MENA region

20-Feb-2009

Significant regulatory reforms have taken place in the service sectors of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco over the last decade, but a broad range of restrictions still remain.

Challenges for Agricultural Research

18-Feb-2009

Co-operative Research Programme conference on Challenges for Agricultural Research

For more information, including the Programme and links to the Presentations, click here

6-8 April 2009, Prague, Czech Republic

Modifications to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits

12-Feb-2009

Following the 105th Participants Meeting which took place on the 21st January 2009, the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed to some modifications to the rules of the Arrangement.

Overcoming Border Bottlenecks: The Costs and Benefits of Trade Facilitation

12-Feb-2009

How do border bottlenecks affect trade and investment flows? How might these bottlenecks be reduced and is the expense involved worth it? These questions and others are examined in this collection of six studies.

Modelling Agricultural Trade and Policy Impacts in Less Developed Countries

05-Feb-2009

The role of agricultural policies in addressing the development needs of poorer countries is high on the political agenda, for both structural reasons and as a result of recent market developments.

Smallholder Adjustment in Middle-Income Countries

05-Feb-2009

The agricultural sectors of middle income countries are transforming rapidly, as part of the broader process of economic development. Much of the resulting adjustment pressure falls on less competitive smallholders.

The July 2009 interim edition of the OECD List of Varieties is now available

12-Jan-2009

The July 2009 interim edition of the OECD List of Varieties eligible for Seed Certification is currently available on our website (French/English bilingual document).

L'édition janvier 2009 de la Liste des variétés est disponible

12-Jan-2009

L'édition janvier 2009 de la Liste de l'OCDE des variétés admises à la certification des semences est disponible sur notre site internet (document bilingue français/anglais).