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Improving livelihoods through conservation and education. A case study of the Swastha butterfly garden
Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, 2014In many parts of the developing world, those with physical or mental handicaps are often considered to be a burden on society, with limited to no remunerative activities available in the workforce. Activities such as butterfly farming, which require precision and attention to detail, are potentially relevant for disadvantaged groups as a source of livelihoods.DocumentSustainability coffee certification in India. Perceptions and practices
Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, 2014Certification programs has been employed in many agricultural products as a means to encourage and communicate compliance with standards associated with various attributes, such as organic, fair-trade, GMO free, and eco-friendly, among others. Such programs further seek to provide added value, through a price premium, to producers and supply chain actors associated with the label.DocumentPromoting conservation in India by greening coffee
Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, 2014The Indian coffee sector is at an important transition point, increasingly stuck in the middle between quality and value segments of the market. A potential niche for India is in the development of eco-friendly (green) coffees, leveraging the natural environment and biodiversity present in many regions.DocumentNigeria and the BRICS: current and potential trade relations and their Implications for the Nigerian economy
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries have played a progressive role in global economic and political affairs since their recognition as global centres of growth. Based on their similar growth trajectories, these countries have the potential to reshape global economic governance in the near future.DocumentSouth Africa in BRICS: a bilateral trade analysis
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014South Africa’s rich endowment of mineral and natural resources complements Brazil’s specialisation in agriculture and raw materials, Russia’s position as a major player in the commodity market, India’s services-exporting economy, and China’s recognition as the ‘world’s factory’.DocumentUnlocking the Doha impasse: imperative of a balanced Bali Package
2013This paper argues that while the Doha Round is deadlocked, there is still a possibility that the WTO members will be able to reach an agreement on specific issues. The paper discusses three possible areas of convergence: agriculture, trade facilitation and LDC issues.DocumentTrade and exchange rates: effects of exchange rate misalignments on tariffs
2013The genesis of the GATT and IMF in 1940s created a clear line between the GATT and IMF: one was to be responsible for trade liberalisation, and the other for exchange-rate. The current paper argues that this artificial construction created an illusion that trade could be separated from exchange rates.DocumentGeneva consensus for trade multilateralism: a relook at the eighth Millennium Development Goal – Global Partnership for Development
2013Trade multilateralism is in crisis. The current paper reveals that part of the reason for this crisis is lack of recognition that the center of gravity of economic activities are shifting towards the east.DocumentEnvironmental sustainability challenges in cotton value chain: how is India responding to these challenges?
2013Promotion of environmentally-sustainable cotton has emerged as a major policy concern globally. This paper sheds light on the role of Indian government policy to ensure delivery of better and sustainable cotton production and consumption along the value chain.