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Facilitating exports of agricultural products from developing countries

The East African Community Common External Tariff on cereals: An analysis of stakeholder perceptions
This study looks at the perceptions of various stakeholders on the appropriateness of the Common External Tariff (CET) on cereals in the East African Community (EAC). Field interviews were carried out in three of the five EAC countries to find stakeholder views.

The impact of commodity development projects on smallholders’ market access in developing countries - Case studies of FAO/CFC projects
This report examines the role of commodity development projects, especially those funded by the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) and supervised by FAO, in improving opportunities for market participation by smallholders.

Biofuels and the sustainability challenge: A global assessment of sustainability issues, trends and policies for biofuels and related feedstocks (2013)
This report addresses the core issue of sustainability of biofuels and related feedstocks, drawing from a wide range of studies, reports, policy initiatives. It critically examines the economic, environmental and social sustainability dimensions of biofuels and reviews the major certification initiatives, schemes and regulations.

Trends and impacts of foreign investment in developing country agriculture
The research aims to provide better knowledge on the trends and impacts of foreign direct investment on host communities and countries, to gather evidence on inclusive business models, to identify good practices and to develop guidance for host governments.

Citrus fruits - annual statistics 2012
This annual report summarizes the statistical situation of citrus, fresh and processed. The tables contained in the bulletin bring together the information at world level, on production, trade, utilization for processing, and prices for each type of citrus.

The development of global diets since ICN 1992: influences of agri-food sector trends and policies. FAO commodity and trade policy research working paper 34
The scope of this report is to discuss dietary and nutritional changes and their causes since the International Conference on Nutrition (ICN) 1992, with particular reference to developments on international food markets and policies.