Some Thoughts on the Possible Results of the Agriculture Negotiations in WTO A Note for Discussion prepared for the session titled Doha Round and the International Framework for Agricultural Policies at The Future of Agriculture: A Global Dialogue amongst Stakeholders
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A Note for Discussion prepared for the session titled Doha Round and the International Framework for Agricultural Policies at The Future of Agriculture: A Global Dialogue amongst Stakeholders Organised by International Chair WTO/Regional Integration (University of Barcelona), International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council (IPC) Barcelona, 30 and 31 May 2008
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