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Aid for Trade at a Glance 2011: Showing Results

28-Jul-2011

Aid for Trade is improving the lives of many people in developing countries. This joint OECD-WTO publication provides case studies and comprehensive analysis of trends and developments in aid that aims to help developing countries integrate into the global economy and benefit from trade opportunities.

2011 Country Classification (as of 26 July 2011)

26-Jul-2011

Classification of countries according to per capita gross national income (GNI) to determine maximum repayment term and tied aid eligibility under the Arrangement applicable as of 26 July 2011.

Constraints to trade expansion for developing countries

05-Jul-2011

Tariffs, government policies and availability of credit and electricity are among the factors that restrict the trade expansion of developing countries. This report identifies and quantifies these constraints, and includes case studies of Azerbaijan and Uganda.

Country Risk Classification

27-Jan-2012

The Country Risk Classification and the Multilateral/Regional Financial Institutions Risk Classification as of 27 January 2012 are available.

Open trade in IT goods and services supports innovation and productivity growth

01-Jul-2011

Trade liberalisation in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, a major contributor to innovation and productivity growth, can help foster competition and reduce prices for consumers, according to this study.

Food price volatility: Africa's message to the G20

24-Jun-2011

In the run-up to the G20 summit on agriculture, the Sahel and West Africa Club/OECD organised an international conference on the impact of price volatility on African economies. The conference, part of wider G20 outreach to Africa, saw government officials and other experts discuss practical solutions and potential policy responses to food price volatility in the African context.

Emerging economies increase their trade in processed agricultural products

01-Jun-2011

Trade in processed agricultural products, such as chocolates, steaks or wines, between emerging economies grew by 11.6% per year between 1995 and 2008, a new OECD study shows. Exports of these products from emerging to high-income countries also increased. However, trade in these products is still dominated by high-income countries.

Services trade plays key role in tackling climate change

27-May-2011

The deployment of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation technologies depends on international trade in services such as business, telecommunications and construction and related engineering. This is typically seen through cross-border Internet trade, commercial presence for services in the construction and operation of production facilities, and training or temporary movement of personnel.

G20 members continue to honour their pledge not to retreat into investment protectionism, says OECD-UNCTAD-WTO report

26-Oct-2011

Most investment policy measures taken during the reporting period represent continued moves towards eliminating restrictions to international capital flows and improving clarity for investors, according to the OECD, UNCTAD and WTO.

Regional trade agreements: what are the environmental impacts?

13-May-2011

How are environmental provisions incorporated in regional trade agreements (RTAs)? What are the environmental impacts of RTAs? Participants at a recent OECD workshop discussed these issues and shared ideas on co-operation activities, consultation mechanisms and dispute settlement.




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