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Freer trade and well targeted support are keys to food security in emerging markets - OECD report

17-Mar-2009

As the global economic slowdown threatens to increase food insecurity among the world’s poor, a new OECD report calls on the major emerging economies to ensure their agricultural policies are focussed on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes.

Informal Cross-Border Trade and Trade Facilitation Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa

02-Mar-2009

The informal sector still constitutes an important part of developing country economies. In Africa, it is estimated to represent an average 43 percent of GDP. This study examines the extent and nature of informal cross-border trade in selected Sub-Saharan African countries and identifies which trade facilitation measures have the potential to encourage traders to switch from informal to formal trade.

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.

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.

Trade flows weaken in third quarter 2008

30-Jan-2009

Merchandise export volumes of the Group of Seven countries fell 0.2% in the third quarter of 2008 compared with the previous quarter, while import volumes rose 0.4%.

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).




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