Development

Improved Dispute Mechanism Discussed

The Ministry of Commerce is considering an amendment on how it responds when anti-dumping charges are slapped on Chinese products. This is being discussed at a two-day national fair trade conference hosted by the ministry, taking place in the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan Province.

World Farmers' Congress Adopts Global Agriculture Policies

Washington, DC--More than 400 farmers from 70 countries reached consensus on several global issues including trade, industrial concentration, environment, poverty and hunger during the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) 36th World Farmers' Congress in Washington, D.C., this week.

UN Sustainable Development Commission reviews progress in meeting anti-poverty goals

The Commission's 2003 annual session had agreed on the way forward in that regard.

Rich vs. Poor Gap Thwarts Latin American Gains

Wall Street Journal | By JOHN LYONS | April 21, 2004

UN Rights Expert Slams WTO-Led Push For Free Farm Trade

Agence France Presse | March 30, 2004 A UN human rights expert on Tuesday slammed the World Trade Organisation's handling of agricultural trade, saying countries should be allowed to opt out of liberalisation to ensure their populations are fed adequately.

Trade In Services: Movement Of Persons A Key Issue

The Hindu | March 25, 2004 Movement of persons across borders has become a key dimension of trade in services even as it is increasingly becoming of great importance to developing countries. The freer flow of labour from one country to another is also expected to lead to substantial welfare gains on account of remittances.

Free Trade Is Anything but Fair, and Lousy Economics Besides

Los Angeles Times | By Amitai Etzioni | March 5, 2004 "Free trade" is God's gift to modern economies, and for a politician to support "fair trade" is tantamount to worshiping graven images.

Looking South, North Or Both?

The Economist | February 7, 2004

Brazil Must Seek Other Sectors, Says Ricupero

GAZETA MERCANTIL INVEST NEWS | January 23, 2004