ICTSD Ag Programme

News & analysis on #agricultural #trade and #sustainabledevelopment from @ICTSD: #foodsecurity, #equity + #environmental sustainability. RT ≠ endorsement.

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@jorgesoguero @RMelendezOrtiz Many thanks @jorgesoguero for these kind words.

[ICTSD @ICTSD]

It is with abiding sadness that we must announce our closure.

We are grateful to our staff and all who walked alongside us on our 22 year journey in support of inclusive, sustainable development.

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How could #Africa be affected by product-specific support for farm goods? Our new publication looks at the evidence: https://t.co/brfHkp56Tw #SDG2 #globalgoals

[Bridges Weekly @ICTSD_Bridges]

.@WTO members had an informal meeting last week where they debated how to approach agricultural export restrictions and their impact on #WFP #humanitarian aid https://t.co/BnHO3ShiHb

[R Meléndez-Ortiz @RMelendezOrtiz]

Dear reader, if you’ve ever been part of an @ICTSD policy dialogue, written for @ICTSD_Bridges periodicals or team up with us on research or analysis or feel that we provide value to your work on #trade, #sustainabledevelooment #SDGs #climate #fisheries WE NEED TO HEAR now please

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What is the role of the international community when developing and spreading the use of #blockchain? @mischatripoli thinks that all parts involved in the trade and agri-food system should cooperate https://t.co/apkbE8sNcm

[Pontes @ICTSD_Pontes]

#Agricultura: terreno fértil para o crescimento?

#competitividade #Mercosul #UE #Brexit #AmericaLatina #sustentabilidade

https://t.co/AUtVuq88DA

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An #EU regulation that sets rules on cadmium in chocolate on #foodsafety grounds has drawn scrutiny from developing country exporters concerned over farmer livelihoods https://t.co/ZIzJxgOeaP

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According to @mischatripoli distributed ledger technologies could simplify transactions in agricultural supply chains, improve #foodsecurity, and make access to trade finance easier, among other benefits https://t.co/apkbE8sNcm

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How can #blockchain and smart contracts bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to the current #trade practices in agricultural supply chains? https://t.co/apkbE8sNcm

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.@wto talks on public food stockholding: a permanent solution could require revisiting how farm subsidies are calculated. @ICTSD’s new policy brief looks at this and more pragmatic approaches: https://t.co/X0rd0R8UKb

[Мосты @ICTSD_Mosty]

В ЕАЭС разработают инструменты для межгосударственного сотрудничества на органическом сельскохозяйственном рынке https://t.co/R4KvcRkRcw via @ICTSD_Mosty #ЕАЭС #органические_товары #сельское_хозяйство

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.@wto talks on #cotton: national budgetary projections and spending baselines for domestic support could provide a relevant benchmark for negotiators seeking to cap trade-distorting support: https://t.co/X0rd0R8UKb

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The UK and EU are negotiating with @wto members on how to address tariff-rate quotas for farm goods after #Brexit, while the UK is also negotiating the terms for continued participation in the GPA https://t.co/spUO0G03Uw

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.@wto talks on food export restrictions: agreeing not to apply these measures to humanitarian food aid should be “low-hanging fruit” that members can harvest easily: https://t.co/X0rd0R8UKb #globalgoals #SDG2

[Puentes @ICTSD_Puentes]

¿Qué oportunidades pueden surgir de un #Brexit duro para la #agroindustria del #MERCOSUR?
https://t.co/2fHdjmOlNn

[ICTSD @ICTSD]

This compilation of papers on trade and #SDG2: #ZeroHunger includes contributions from @IFPRI’ @ShenggenFan, @bonilla_daz et al; @MCcharveriat; Filipino farm leader Montemayor; and @gmdutfield: https://t.co/dMcMu33OSX #WorldFoodDay #WFD2018

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Achieving #ZeroHunger #SDG2 needs urgent action on #trade and markets. This publication from @ICTSDAG looks at how: https://t.co/dMcMu33OSX #WorldFoodDay #WFD2018

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Pourparlers sur agriculture à l'#OMC: pour que le système alimentaire mondial puisse faire face aux défis futurs, les négociateurs doivent construire sur les progrès déjà réalisés: https://t.co/TIDW80E6LF

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We're looking for a bilingual (French/English) and creative editor, with an interest in trade and sustainable development in Africa, to join us as the Managing Editor for Bridges Africa and Passerelles. Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/rLPdJRXIul