WTO Negotiations on Agriculture and Developing Countries

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The Doha Round of trade talks has been deadlocked since July 2006 mainly on account of differences relating to agriculture. If the negotiations eventually succeed in establishing a fair and harmonious agricultural trading system it will have far-reaching implications for trade and economic prospects of developing countries. To understand the reasons underlying the protracted stalemate and to assess the prospect of agreement on various proposals the trading community needs to be initiated into the intricacies of the WTO rules and modalities of the negotiations. This volume provides an authoritative analysis of the provisions of the WTO Agreements and of their evolution and fills an important gap in the existing literature. The study examines the implementation experience of key members of the WTO and traces developments in the negotiations up to the recent impasse. Using India as a case study, the authors suggest ways of negotiating and strategizing for developing countries. They offer tough but realistic recommendations regarding market access, subsidies, special and differential treatment of developing countries, and other issues in negotiations. This book will interest students and researchers of agricultural economics, trade, and law. It will also be useful to policymakers, trade development agencies, and practitioners in understanding the recent history of agricultural trade talks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashok Gulati

Ashok Gulati is currently Director in Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).  Between 2001 and 2006 he was Director, Markets, Trade and Institutions Division at IFPRI.  Ashok Gulati has a distinguished record in policy analysis and advice.  He has several books and research papers to his credit, and he has also served as a member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India, member of State Planning Board of Karnataka, etc. 

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Title
WTO Negotiations on Agriculture and Developing Countries
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Edition
Reprint
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ISBN
019569256X
Length
xx+294p., Tables; Figures
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