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Emerging trends, challenges and opportunities

FAO Trade and Markets. Transparent and efficient agricultural commodity markets and trade for global food security

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) In the area of trade, FAO undertakes in-depth analyses of multidisciplinary issues related to agricultural trade and markets and provides guidance for responsible value chains. Issues addressed have included the interactions between climate change and trade, the interlinkages between agriculture and migration, and the promotion of responsible business conduct and due diligence in global value chains. The objective is to identify emerging trends and challenges, and propose policy options that help promote the proper functioning global markets and value chains and eradicate hunger. The publications developed under this work area present state-of-the-art analysis to inform all key stakeholders in and beyond the agricultural sector.

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