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Ensuring access to rare earths: are WTO disciplines on export restrictions enough?
2013Global supply of rare earths (REs) has been inhibited by China’s policies which prohibit/limit exports, which have been purportedly undertaken with salutary objectives like mineral conservation and public health. This paper considers whether relying on WTO norms and the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) can independently assure a country of its rare-earth supplies.DocumentOpportunities and challenges in rice seeds trade between India and Bangladesh
2013This paper focuses on understanding the potential benefits which rice seeds trade between India and Bangladesh can bring in order to address challenges of availability and accessibility of quality rice seeds by increasing the supply in both the countries.DocumentThe political economy of EU-India FTA
2013The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated between India and the EU is due to be the first of its kind; however, there are some contentious issues in the negotiations. This paper focuses on these issues and argues that signing of a free trade agreement is not only an economic issue but also has political aspects.DocumentPrepare for new environmental standards in the global textile value chain
2013This paper reflects the outcome of a study about environmental standards and their trade impacts – the case of Indian textiles and clothes (T&C) eco-labels in Nordic markets. The paper highlights that there is a substantial consumer pressure in Norway for more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions or eco-labels in particular.DocumentRice seed production and use in Bangladesh and India: need for bilateral cooperation
2014Rice seed production, marketing, distribution situation in Bangladesh and India is not considered to be efficient. This paper highlights the low availability and accessibility of modern varieties (MV) rice seeds in these two countries, resulting in low yields and low production.DocumentShould India join the WTO GPA?
2013India attained an observer status in the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) in 2010. This paper underlines that there is general consensus in India that the public procurement system needs revamping, suggesting that the government may consider two premises before acceding to the WTO GPA.DocumentRegional comprehensive economic partnership agreement in Asia: challenges and opportunities for India
2014India is currently involved in negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement that comprises a number of East Asian and Indian Ocean countries. Having concluded the second round of negotiations in late September 2013, this paper reviews India’s position in these negotiations and provides recommendations on a way forward.DocumentNational Foreign Trade Policy of India: focus on development dimensions
2014The National Foreign Trade Policy (NFTP) is one of India’s main pillars of trade promotion. This briefing paper reflects the results of a study that was undertaken across various clusters throughout India to garner local perspectives on how to enhance the use of this policy as an instrument for inclusive growth.DocumentIntra - BRICS trade & its implications for India
2014The significance of international trade was highlighted by the leaders of the BRICS group of countries as they met for their Sixth Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in July, 2014. The BRICS group, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, came together calling for an Action Plan for advancing its work on trade and investment.