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    Riding the Sudanese storm: China, India, Russia, Brazil and the two Sudans

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    The creation of two Sudans following South Sudan’s independence has had important repercussions for two leading partners – China and India – trying to adapt to turbulent new circumstances and fluid politics. The transition has not been smooth.
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    Environmental sustainability challenges in cotton value chain: how is India responding to these challenges?

    2013
    Promotion 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.
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    Opportunities and challenges in rice seeds trade between India and Bangladesh

    2013
    This 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.
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    The political economy of EU-India FTA

    2013
    The 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.
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    Prepare for new environmental standards in the global textile value chain

    2013
    This 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.
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    Rice seed production and use in Bangladesh and India: need for bilateral cooperation

    2014
    Rice 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.
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    Should India join the WTO GPA?

    2013
    India 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.
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    Regional comprehensive economic partnership agreement in Asia: challenges and opportunities for India

    2014
    India 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.
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    National Foreign Trade Policy of India: focus on development dimensions

    2014
    The 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.
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    Intra - BRICS trade & its implications for India

    2014
    The 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.

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