Mr Alberto Portugal-Peres is an economist at the International Trade Unit-DECRG at the World Bank. He presents recent figures on the impact of the financial crisis on the world trade, which show a serious drop in ACP exports growth. He also gives us a view on the decline in FDI inflows to ACP countries … Continue reading Briefing on the opportunities and challenges for SMEs in agriculture in ACP countries: interviews of participants
23rd September 2009: “Upgrading to compete in a globalised world: what opportunities and challenges for SMEs in agriculture in ACP countries?”
The 13th Brussels Development Briefing took place in Brussels (European Commission, Centre Borschette) on 23rd September 2009 on “Upgrading to compete in a globalised world: What opportunities and challenges for SMEs in agriculture in ACP countries?”. This Briefing examined the effects of the financial and food crisis on enterprises in developing countries and also the opportunities this can provide … Continue reading 23rd September 2009: “Upgrading to compete in a globalised world: what opportunities and challenges for SMEs in agriculture in ACP countries?”
Briefing ‘The role of livestock for ACP countries’: video material
The video recordings of the 12th Briefing session (“The role of livestock for ACP countries: challenges and opportunities ahead”) are available (please click on the name of the speaker to watch his/her intervention): Welcome remarks: Mr Marc Debois, European Commission Dr Hansjörg Neun, CTA Panel 1 - The role of livestock for ACP Economies and … Continue reading Briefing ‘The role of livestock for ACP countries’: video material
Briefing ‘The Role of Livestock for ACP countries’: interviews of participants
Mr. Carlos Seré is the Director General of the International Livestock Research Institute. He presents his organisation’s aim of using livestock as a development tool to address poverty and food security. He highlights the strong potential of this meeting to raise issues in terms of the difficulties and the trade-offs between developing domestic vs. … Continue reading Briefing ‘The Role of Livestock for ACP countries’: interviews of participants
“The Role of Livestock for ACP countries: challenges and opportunities ahead”
The twelth Brussels Development Briefing was held on 1st July 2009 (European Commission, Berlaymont Building) and dealt with “The Role of Livestock for ACP countries: challenges and opportunities ahead”. This Briefing discussed key issues on livestock for ACP countries and reviewed the role of livestock for ACP economies and the drivers of change. Programme Key documents Sources of … Continue reading “The Role of Livestock for ACP countries: challenges and opportunities ahead”
Briefing “Fighting against IUU fishing”: Report and Reader available
The Report and the Reader prepared for the Briefing on “Fighting against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU): Impacts and challenges for ACP countries” held on 29th April 2009 give a summary of the subject as well as resources and references available online. Consult the Reader Consult the Report Read more about the Briefing "Fighting … Continue reading Briefing “Fighting against IUU fishing”: Report and Reader available
Briefing ‘SPS standards’: interviews of participants
Relationship between private standards and the WTO’s SPS Agreement Mr Robson de Moura Fernandes (World Trade Organisation) presents the relationship between private standards and the WTO’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. He mentions the development of discussions in the SPS Committee to date, how the issue emerged in the SPS Committee and is now … Continue reading Briefing ‘SPS standards’: interviews of participants
Briefing ‘SPS standards’: video material
The video recordings of the 11th Briefing session (“Meeting food safety standards: implications for ACP agricultural exports”) are available (please click on the name of the speaker to watch his/her intervention): Welcome remarks: Mr Michael Scannell, European Commission Mr Guy Stinglhamber, PIP Dr Hansjörg Neun, CTA Panel 1 - Meeting food safety standards and the … Continue reading Briefing ‘SPS standards’: video material
11th May 2009: “Meeting Food Safety Standards: implications for ACP agricultural exports”
The 11th Brussels Development Briefing took place on 11th May 2009 on “Meeting Food Safety Standards: Implications for ACP agricultural exports” (Centre Borschette, European Commission). This Briefing reviewed the product standards and technical regulations of importance to promoting economic growth and protecting the health and safety of consumers and the challenges posed by rising private … Continue reading 11th May 2009: “Meeting Food Safety Standards: implications for ACP agricultural exports”
29th April 2009 – Fighting against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU): impacts and challenges for ACP countries
The 10th Brussels Development took place on 29th April 2009 (ACP Secretariat, Brussels) on “Fighting against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU): Impacts and challenges for ACP countries”. The Briefing reviewed the main economic, social and environmental challenges that IUU poses at global and regional levels, especially in the ACP context, and the existing global … Continue reading 29th April 2009 – Fighting against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU): impacts and challenges for ACP countries
