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080 _a07.01.01 F6865
245 _aFAO papers on selected issues relating to the WTO negotiations on agriculture
260 _bFAO. Commodities and Trade Division
_aRomeIT
_c2002
300 _avi, 280 p.
520 _aHighlights some salient issues for consideration in the context of the WTO negotiations on agriculture in relation to incorporation food security concerns in a revised agreement. Examines the critical features of the agreement that may influence policy formulation for rural development. Argues that vulnerability to such shocks as external agricultural market instability and to import surges is of particular concern to developing countries that are endeavouring to develop their agricultural potential and diversify production in order to enhance their food security and alleviate poverty.
583 _c10/24/12
_kSANDRAW
650 _aAGRICULTURE
942 _cM
_mF6865
999 _c35981
_d35981