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Trade robs poor people of a proper living, and keeps them trapped in poverty. Watch the interactive diagrams!
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31 August 2009
The United States today has lost a battle in its dispute over cotton subsidies with Brazil at the World Trade Organization (WTO), said international organization Oxfam.
16 July 2009
World trade rules will not be reformed in the interests of poor countries despite this month’s G8+5’s commitment to finalize the stagnant Doha trade talks by 2010.
8 July 2009
We've reviewed and analyzed the G8 Communique from Day 1 of the Summit, and here's our take.
20 April 2009
Political leaders have admitted that they will probably fail to deliver on promises to halve world hunger by 2015
19 April 2009
The G8 Agriculture meeting in Italy is heading for a profound failure with ministers dithering about the bold action needed to tackle the global food crisis. The Italian Agriculture Minister Luca Zaia’s opening promise of “three days that will make history" is sounding very hollow.
In depth
Power and possibilities within the cocoa and chocolate sector
19 January 2009
How the Farm Bill squanders chances for a pro-development trade deal
21 July 2008
How Europe should bring development into its trade deals with African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries
21 April 2008
Trade generates incredible wealth, and links the lives of everyone on the planet. However, millions of people in poor countries are losing out because the rules controlling trade heavily favour the rich nations that set the rules.
Aware of Starbucks’ status as a global brand interested in maintaining its socially responsible reputation, Oxfam used grassroots activism and strategic media to draw attention to the issue. Now, Ethiopian farmers coaxed a groundbreaking agreement out of Starbucks.
Cotton subsidy reform could substantially improve the welfare of over one million West African households—10 million people.
Chile has seen an overall growth in its economy but behind this success story, there are some heavy costs. Regional trade agreements have thrown the workers further into poverty.
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