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.
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Ch 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
- Ch 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
- Ch 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
- Ch 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
- Ch 5 The Devil in the Doha Details
- Export Subsidies and the Role of Food Aid
- Domestic Support
- Market Access
- Ch 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
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