Agri-food markets and trade policy in the time of COVID-19

FAO

Agri-food markets and trade policy in the time of COVID-19

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 5p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN 978-92-5-132364-9

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The policy brief highlights that policy measures should aim to address actual rather than perceived demand and supply disruptions, and that enhanced market transparency, and coordination with trading partners is critical in this regard. It is noted that experiences from past crises have demonstrated that avoiding certain trade-restrictive measures can be equally important to more direct forms of supporting consumers and producers. In this context, following international guidelines on safe travel and trade corridors can help keep agri-food supply chains functional, mitigate food supply disruptions, and promote food security.

File replaced 26 April 2020 See the full list of policy briefs related to COVID-19.

Cite this content as:

FAO. 2020. Agri-food markets and trade in the time of COVID-19. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8446en

Language English

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