Indian Agriculture Under the Shadows of WTO and FTAs
Indian Agriculture Under the Shadows of WTO and FTAs

Author: Rajan Sudesh Ratna

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-05-13

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9813368543

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This book examines the various issues and concerns faced by Indian agriculture under the obligations of WTO and the Free Trade Agreements. While the issues discussed pertain mainly to India, the lessons can also be derived for many other similarly placed developing countries. The book delves into various aspects of Indian agricultural trade and evaluates the domestic policies and regulations of government while also looking at external factors like WTO, free trade agreements and non-tariff barriers. Chapters of this book have been contributed by eminent agricultural economists, lawyers and social scientists providing the perspective from their sector. This book highlights the challenges and opportunities for agriculture sector under the rapidly growing regional trade agreements and results of negotiations under the WTO. It also provides critical insights into the ongoing fisheries subsidies negotiations at the WTO and issues relating to non-tariff measures. The findings have broad implications for developing countries in general and India in particular. This book will greatly benefit trade negotiators, policymakers, civil society, farmer groups, researchers, students, and academics interested in issues related to the WTO, FTAs, tariff and non-tariff barriers and other allied issues concerning Indian agriculture. The techniques used in analytical part will mostly benefit the researchers as they can not only use these techniques and methodologies for their future research, but to also carry the research forward. The book is useful for many educational institutes which teach international trade, agricultural economics, and WTO and FTAs studies.

Agriculture and The World Trade Organisation
Agriculture and The World Trade Organisation

Author: G. S. Bhalla, Jean-Luc Racine, Frédéric Landy

Publisher: Les Editions de la MSH

Published: 2008-05-05

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 2735113787

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The volume offers to the reader a multi-faceted dialogue between noted experts from two major agricultural countries, both founding members of the Word Trade Organisation, each one with different stakes in the great globalisation game. After providing the recent historical background of agricultural policies in India and France, the contributors address burning issues related to market and regulation, food security and food safety, the expected benefits from the WTO and the genuine problems raised by the new forms of international trade in agriculture, including the sensitive question of intellectual property rights in bio-technologies. This informed volume underlines the necessity of moving beyond the North-South divide, in order to address the real challenges of the future.

WTO Negotiations on Agriculture and Developing Countries
WTO Negotiations on Agriculture and Developing Countries

Author: Anwarul Hoda

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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The World Trade Organization’s Doha Round of trade talks has been plagued by a lack of concrete progress toward establishing a fair and harmonious agricultural trading system. Because the results of the Doha Round could have far-reaching implications for the trade and economic prospects of developing countries in the twenty-first century, it is critical for these countries to fully understand the issues involved in the negotiations on agriculture. However, there has been no authoritative analysis of the rules and modalities on which governments of developing countries can rely. This book, coauthored by an insider to the trade talks that led to the establishment of the WTO, fills this gap. The volume begins with a detailed analysis of the provisions of the WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture and the modalities of the negotiations. It examines the implementation experience of key members of the WTO, then traces the developments in the negotiations up to the recent impasse. In light of these considerations, and on the basis of a case study of India, the authors propose various elements of a negotiating position and strategy for developing countries. The authors offer tough but realistic recommendations regarding tariffs, market access, treatment of sensitive or special products, and other aspects of international trade. This book will be of particular interest to researchers and practitioners as well as students seeking in-depth knowledge of the recent history of agricultural trade talks.

WTO and Indian Economy
WTO and Indian Economy

Author: Manoj Shankar Gupta

Publisher: Serials Publications

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9788183871068

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The World Is Changing Into A Global Village. There Is A Visible Change In Multiple Forms And From Multiple Directions. Starting From Economic Reforms With Emphasis On Liberalization, Privatization And Globalization; The World Has Witnessed Emergence Of World Trade Organization (Wto) And Its Conditionalities Which Have Altered The Basic Principles Of Trade, Regional Groupings, Barrier Free Movements, Mergers And Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investment, Bi-Lateral And Multi-Lateral Agreements, Etc. And Become The Order Of The Day. The Wto Is A Multilateral Trade Body, Which Puts Together The Rules For Global Trade. India, As One Of The Important Members, Has Played A Significant Role In The Trade Negotiations Since The Wto Came Into Being. It Is Believed That The Wto Should Evolve As A Forum Not Only For Free Trade But Also For Fair Trade. India Is Seen As A Force To Reckon With, As A Negotiator Having The Potential To Engage The World On Trade Issues And Be Seen As A Major Economic Power. Developing And Under-Developed Countries Look Upon India For Support, Advice And Guidance. The Evolution Of G-110 Demonstrates That India Can Be The Rallying Point For The Least Developing And Small Economies That Continue To Be Subjected To Trade Distortions. The Book Wto And Indian Economy Is A Modest Attempt To Deal With Such A Debatable Subject. It Is Divided Into Three Sections Followed By A Glossary Of Wto And Related Terms. About Forty-Five Eminent Economists/Researchers From Different Backgrounds Have Contributed In This Book. The Coverage Of This Book Is Quite Comprehensive; The Papers Not Only Study The Results Of Ongoing Impact Of Wto But Also Provide Futuristic Insights Too. The Scholars Have Tried To Grasp Various Issues Related To Wto In Context Of Agriculture, Global Market And Indian Economy. The Book Will Be Of Great Use To Policy Makers, Public Analysts, Scholars And Students Of Economics And Commerce.

The World Trade Organisation and India's Agricultural Exports
The World Trade Organisation and India's Agricultural Exports

Author: Dastgir Alam

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-08-30

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 3640994353

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Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Trade and Distribution, , language: English, abstract: When World Trade Organisation (WTO) brought agricultural trade in its domain there was great expectation that trade of agricultural items will improve and masses will gain from it through greater market access and better prices particularly to the developing nations. But at the same time there was fear among the developing nations that foul play of some developed nations may have negative impact on market access and better prices for their produce. The present paper analyses the Indian concerns in this respect. It is found that the negative impact of WTO on agricultural commodities exports as it was thought is not a valid case for India. India’s agricultural items have got a due respect in international market. Not only the quantity of export has increased but also there is improvement in the prices of agricultural items. Non traditional agricultural items have got greater market access and better prices followed by traditional items and items of future potential.

India and the WTO
India and the WTO

Author: Robert M. Stern

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2003-08-29

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 0821383663

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This book is designed to clarify India's interests in the World Trade Organization's Doha Development Agenda and to provide a blueprint for its strategy in multilateral negotiations. The focus is on facilitating domestic and external policy reforms that can serve to bolster India's participation in the multilateral trading system and to enhance the effectiveness of India's trade and related policies in achieving developmental goals. Individual chapters address the economic effects on India of the Uruguay Round Negotiations and the prospective Doha Agenda negotiations; the implications of the abolition of the Multi-Fiber Agreement; services issues and liberalization; telecommunications policy reforms; foreign direct investment; intellectual property rights; competition policy; government procurement; standards and technical barriers; trade and environment; and, finally, a comprehensive analysis of the major issues coupled with concrete proposals to guide India's participation in the Doha Development Agenda.

Agriculture and WTO Opportunity for India
Agriculture and WTO Opportunity for India

Author: Jayanta Bagchi

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13:

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The Book Deals With These Salient Issues Relevant For Agriculture Apart From Dealing With The Complex Situation Of Agriculture In India. It Also Explains In Detail The Ongoing Negotiations In Geneva And Takes Great Care In Summarizing The Submission Made By Various Countries. The Book Also Makes A Summary Of The Present Stage Of Negotiations.

WTO, Globalization, and Indian Agriculture
WTO, Globalization, and Indian Agriculture

Author: Mohd. Iqbal Ali

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 9788177082647

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Globalization trends of the recent past have impacted the world economies immensely, particularly those of developing countries. Countries worldwide are reshaping their economic and trade policies to meet the challenges of new rules of trade under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the intense competition unleashed by the forces of globalization. The changed economic milieu has affected the Indian economy - more so in the agricultural sector - in several ways. India's stagnating agriculture has aggravated the urgency for debate on how to meet the challenges of new rules of the game under the WTO and globalization. This book contains 11 research papers which provide deep insights into the various dimensions of the impact of the new world economic order on agriculture in India.