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Food aid in southern Africa: the WTO and beyond
20 November 2006
Concerns have been raised about the impact of food aid in southern Africa at a number of levels - one of which is the effect on trade locally, regionally and globally. Existing World Trade Organisation disciplines on food aid have come under review because the policies of some members are believed to result in excess production of commodities that distort global agricultural markets. The provision of in-kind food aid sometimes is seen as 'dumping', with the result being decreased production and prices in the recipient country. Southern Africa has two main interests in the food aid negotiations. First, to ensure that protectionist policies of developed countries are removed and second, to ensure that food aid remains available when needed. A joint position has been developed that favours the provision of food aid on a grant basis and limits in-kind donations. New WTO disciplines in line with this basic premise would benefit southern Africa.
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