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The Future of Trade and Investment Deals in a Critical Minerals Boom

As global demand for critical minerals surges, trade and investment agreements play a key role in shaping relationships between exporting and importing countries. Here is what is needed to maximize economic benefits, improve mining standards, and build resilient, responsible supply chains.

Policy Analysis

March 11, 2025

Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda

Jane Nalunga and Jonathan Lubega examine Uganda's agricultural subsidies, offering recommendations for redesigning them to foster sustainability.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act

Ranja Sengupta explores the socio-economic impact of agricultural subsidies in India and underscores the need for effective policy adjustments.

Policy Analysis

December 2, 2024

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The Future of Trade and Investment Deals in a Critical Minerals Boom

As global demand for critical minerals surges, trade and investment agreements play a key role in shaping relationships between exporting and importing countries. Here is what is needed to maximize economic benefits, improve mining standards, and build resilient, responsible supply chains.

Policy Analysis March 11, 2025

Agricultural Subsidies: A case for Uganda

Jane Nalunga and Jonathan Lubega examine Uganda's agricultural subsidies, offering recommendations for redesigning them to foster sustainability.

Policy Analysis December 2, 2024

Agricultural Subsidies in India: A critical balancing act

Ranja Sengupta explores the socio-economic impact of agricultural subsidies in India and underscores the need for effective policy adjustments.

Policy Analysis December 2, 2024

Challenges to Fostering Low-Carbon Agriculture Through Public Policies and Support in Brazil

Leila Harfuch, Rodrigo C. A. Lima, and Gustavo Dantas Lobo examine how low-carbon agriculture policies can balance production with conservation for more sustainable agriculture in Brazil.

Policy Analysis December 2, 2024

Optimizing Public Spending on Food and Agriculture

FAO's Marco V. Sánchez highlights the need to repurpose agricultural support and policies to transform food systems in lower-income countries.

Policy Analysis December 2, 2024

Digital Trade and Global Data Governance

Neha Mishra explores the current landscape of international trade law and considers how to strike a balance between achieving trade goals and the imperative of privacy protection, fairness, and competition.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

The AfCFTA Digital Protocol

Kholofelo Kugler examines how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol could enhance Africa's participation in the digital economy while also considering the challenges that remain.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

Addressing the Environmental Footprint of E-Commerce

Shamika N. Sirimanne highlights the importance of assessing the environmental impacts of the rapidly growing e-commerce sector and examines the role stakeholders play in balancing economic growth with sustainability.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

Online Tariffs? What the end of the e-commerce moratorium means for digital trade

Cedric Amon and Pascal Krummenacher shed light on the potential consequences of the WTO's decision not to renew the moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024

WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions

Rashid S. Kaukab explores developing countries' views on the WTO's decision not to renew the moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions.

Policy Analysis October 30, 2024