Delivering on Doha : farm trade and the poor / Kimberly Ann Elliott.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elliott, Kimberly Ann, 1960-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Produce trade--Government policy.

Produce trade.

Commercial policy.

Poverty--Developing countries.

Poverty.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (165 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Center for Global Development : Institute for International Economics, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Agricultural market liberalization is essential in achieving a successful Doha Round agreement because these are the most protected markets remaining in most rich countries. But the implications for developing countries, especially the poorest, are more complex than the current debate suggests. This volume examines the structure of agricultural support in rich countries and explores the challenges as well as opportunities that developing countries might face if the Doha Round succeeds in reforming OECD agriculture policies.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction

Why Is Agricultural Liberalization at the Center of the Doha Round?

Why Is a Doha Agreement on Agricultural Liberalization Not Enough?

Plan of the Book

2 The Problem: Rich Countries Supporting Rich Farmers

Mechanisms for Supporting Farmers

The WTO Framework for Negotiating on Agriculture

Patterns of Support Across Countries

Patterns of Support Across Commodities

Implications for the Doha Round

Appendix 2A Producer Support Estimate for US Cotton

3 Prospects for Reform: Lessons from US and European Experience

The Evolution of US and European Agricultural Policy

Decoupled EU, US Subsidies: Implications for the Doha Round

Reform Obstacles and Opportunities in 2006

4 Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries

Agricultural Trade and Developing Economies

The Opportunities: What Do Developing Countries Export?

What Are the Challenges?

Domestic Obstacles to Grasping Trade Opportunities

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards: Both a Challenge and an Opportunity

5 The Devil in the Doha Details

Export Subsidies and the Role of Food Aid

Domestic Support

Market Access

6 Delivering on Doha's Promise

Special and Differential Treatment

Aid-for-Trade and Supply Constraints

Recommendations for a Doha Package Deal

Glossary

References

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-141) and index.

ISBN:

9786611744526

9781281744524

1281744522

9780881324754

0881324752

9781435658035

1435658035

OCLC:

290589048