Correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets, including through the parallel elimination of all forms of agricultural export subsidies and all export measures with equivalent effect, in accordance with the mandate of the Doha Development Round.
1. Project: Policy Review and Reform
Specific: Conduct a comprehensive review of national agricultural policies to identify and eliminate export subsidies and trade-distorting measures.
Measurable: Track the number of policies reviewed, identified subsidies eliminated, and changes made to trade regulations.
Achievable: Partner with independent economic experts and agricultural stakeholders.
Result-Oriented: Eliminate all identified agricultural export subsidies within 2 years.
Time-Bound: Complete the policy review and propose reforms within 6 months. Implement reforms and monitor results for 2 years.
Impact Assessment:
Direct impact on 2.b.1 by reducing the use of agricultural export subsidies.
2. Project: Public Awareness Campaign on Fair Trade
Specific: Develop and launch a public awareness campaign promoting fair trade practices and the negative impacts of export subsidies on developing countries.
Measurable: Track campaign reach through media monitoring, consumer surveys on awareness of fair trade, and sales of fair-trade products.
Achievable: Partner with consumer rights organizations and fair-trade certification bodies.
Result-Oriented: Increase consumer awareness of fair trade by 20% within 1 year.
Time-Bound: Develop and launch the campaign within 6 months and monitor results for 1 year.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b.1 by fostering public pressure for more equitable trade practices.
3. Project: South-South Cooperation for Trade Facilitation
Specific: Facilitate trade cooperation between developing countries through workshops and technical assistance to improve customs procedures, harmonize trade regulations, and reduce trade barriers.
Measurable: Track the number of countries participating, workshops conducted, and progress in streamlining trade processes.
Achievable: Partner with regional trade blocs and development agencies.
Result-Oriented: Reduce average trade transaction costs for agricultural products by 10% within 3 years between participating countries.
Time-Bound: Develop a cooperation framework within 6 months and launch workshops within 1 year. Monitor results for 3 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b by promoting fairer trade environments without relying on export subsidies.
4. Project: Investment in Storage Infrastructure
Specific: Invest in building and improving storage facilities for agricultural products to reduce post-harvest losses and improve market access for farmers, especially smallholders, reducing reliance on subsidized exports.
Measurable: Track the amount of investment made, storage capacity increased, and the reduction in post-harvest losses.
Achievable: Partner with private sector investors and develop public-private partnerships.
Result-Oriented: Reduce post-harvest losses for major agricultural products by 15% within 5 years.
Time-Bound: Secure funding and complete construction of key storage facilities within 3 years. Monitor results for 5 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b.1 by increasing domestic food security and reducing the need for export subsidies.
5. Project: Diversification of Agricultural Production
Specific: Promote and support diversification of agricultural production through extension services and financial incentives for farmers to adopt new crops and markets, reducing reliance on subsidized export dependence.
Measurable: Track the number of farmers participating in diversification programs, the adoption rate of new crops, and the decrease in area dedicated to subsidized crops.
Achievable: Partner with agricultural research institutions and financial institutions to develop training and financial support.
Result-Oriented: Increase the proportion of diversified farms by 20% within 5 years.
Time-Bound: Develop diversification programs with training materials within 1 year. Secure funding and launch programs within 2 years. Monitor results for 5 years.
Project 6: Capacity Building for Trade Negotiations
Specific: Train government officials and farmer representatives in trade negotiation skills to ensure they can effectively advocate for fair trade practices and minimize the impact of export subsidies from other countries.
Measurable: Track the number of officials and farmers trained, their participation in trade negotiations, and the outcomes achieved for domestic agriculture.
Achievable: Partner with international trade organizations and legal experts to develop training programs.
Result-Oriented: Increase the number of trained negotiators participating in trade talks by 50% within 2 years.
Time-Bound: Develop training programs within 6 months and train the first cohort of negotiators within 1 year. Monitor results for 2 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b by strengthening the capacity to negotiate for fairer trade practices.
Project 7: Capacity Building for Trade Negotiations
Specific: Establish a national platform for transparent monitoring and reporting of trade policies, including details of any remaining export subsidies and their impact on domestic producers and consumers.
Measurable: Track the level of information available on trade policies, public access to the platform, and utilization of data by stakeholders.
Achievable: Partner with civil society organizations and media outlets to promote transparency and public oversight.
Result-Oriented: Achieve a 70% transparency score on a publicly available trade policy database within 2 years.
Time-Bound: Develop the online platform and establish data collection procedures within 1 year. Monitor and improve transparency for 2 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b.1 by promoting accountability and discouraging the use of export subsidies.
Project 8: Supporting Value-Added Processing
Specific: Invest in training and infrastructure development to support the growth of value-added processing industries for agricultural products (e.g., food processing, essential oils) increasing domestic market value and reducing reliance on raw commodity exports.
Measurable: Track the number of farmers and entrepreneurs trained, processing facilities established, and the value of processed agricultural products compared to raw exports.
Achievable: Partner with private sector investors and develop public-private partnerships for processing facilities.
Result-Oriented: Increase the value of processed agricultural products by 25% within 5 years.
Time-Bound: Secure funding and develop training programs within 1 year. Facilitate the establishment of key processing facilities within 3 years. Monitor results for 5 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b by promoting diversification and higher value products for export, reducing reliance on subsidized raw exports.
Project 9: Certification for Sustainable Agriculture
Specific: Develop and promote national certification schemes for sustainable agricultural practices, encouraging environmentally friendly production methods and attracting premium market access for certified products.
Measurable: Track the number of farms certified, the area under sustainable management, and the increased market price for certified products.
Achievable: Partner with environmental NGOs and international certification bodies.
Result-Oriented: Increase the number of certified sustainable farms by 30% within 5 years.
Time-Bound: Develop certification standards and establish the certification body within 1 year. Launch certification programs within 2 years and monitor results for 5 years.
Impact Assessment:
Indirect impact on 2.b by encouraging sustainable practices and potentially attracting higher market prices for exports, reducing reliance on subsidies.
Project 10: Advocacy for Global Trade Reform
Specific: Partner with developing countries and civil society organizations to advocate for global trade reform at international forums, pushing for the elimination of all forms of agricultural export subsidies and trade-distorting measures.
Measurable: Track the level of participation in international trade negotiations, joint advocacy statements issued, and progress made towards eliminating export subsidies.
Achievable: Partner with international development organizations and build a global coalition for fairer trade.
Result-Oriented: Secure a commitment from a majority of WTO members to eliminate agricultural export subsidies within 5 years.
Time-Bound: Develop a joint advocacy strategy within 1 year and participate in key international trade negotiations within 3 years. Monitor results for 5 years.
Impact Assessment:
Direct impact on 2.b by promoting global consensus for fairer trade practices and eliminating export subsidies.
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