World Trade Organization

From the Archives

Free Trade Vs. Small Farmers

Previously filed under: Asia, Agriculture
Small farmers are the key in the debate surrounding agricultural subsidies, the issue which has long stalled the Doha Round of WTO talks.

From the Archives

Saving the Doha Round

Previously filed under: North America, Trade
In order to return to the negotiating table, Kimberly A. Elliot, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development calls for change in U.S. agricultural policy.

From the Archives

The Quest for Investment

Previously filed under: Trade
Developing countries at the Doha round shifted the focus to agricultural subsidies. But they neglected the greatest challenge yet—guidelines for foreign direct investment.

From the Archives

A Floundering WTO - Part I

Previously filed under: Trade
Without WTO agreement on reforms before April 30th, the hopes of fair trade for developing nations could be postponed indefinitely.

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A Floundering WTO - Part II

Previously filed under: Trade
Disunity in the ranks of the developing nations allows developed countries to maintain their trade barriers.

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Disappointing Results at the Hong Kong Ministerial

Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Expectations for the talks were relatively low, and although a finalized agreement to conclude the round was not achieved, some optimism emerged.

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Is Market Access the Answer to Poverty?

Previously filed under: Asia, Trade
Read the counterpoint argument to why a Doha Round deal in Hong Kong would be good for developing countries.

Breaking News

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 01:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 01:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 02:08
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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