Recommendations for "Sector development and value chains (5 results)"
We need to sustain the benefits of globalization and open markets, highlighting the crucial importance of rejecting protectionism and encouraging the development of local, regional and international integrated agricultural markets. We underline the importance of a rules-based international trading system for agricultural trade and we are committed to reaching a balanced, comprehensive and ambitious conclusion of the Doha Round.
2009
Need for focusing on agro-food value chains toward inclusive and sustainable growth of the agro-food sector
2019
Carefully review policies that may unjustifiably privilege formal retail food outlets over more informal markets that provide points of connection between small producers and lower income consumers, including periodic rural markets and street vendors.
2020
Consider adopting stronger regulation, including competition policy, to empower small and medium agri-food enterprises (SMEs) to participate in national, regional and global supply chains.
2020
Promote inclusive food supply chain development by leveraging the transformations already taking place in downstream food supply chains, particularly the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises and growth of off-farm employment
2020