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Nestle and Fairtrade

Posted on December 9, 2005

Previously filed under: Trade

Nestle's fair trade line “Nescafe Partners Blend” has drawn strong reactions from critics and proponents of fair trade.

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Doha Negotiations - Focusing on the Larger Picture

Posted on December 9, 2005

Previously filed under: North America, Trade

Are negotiators approaching the right issues in the right way? Or has the process become too complex?

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New FAO Report On Agricultural Trade And Poverty

Posted on December 9, 2005

Previously filed under: Agriculture

Agricultural trade reform offers benefits, but the poor could be left behind.

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Harnessing Trade for Development

Posted on December 9, 2005

Previously filed under: Trade

How developing countries can benefit from market access opportunities.

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