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    Bertelsmann Stiftung (BTI)

    The Bertelsmann Stiftung is a private operating foundation. it is dedicated to promoting the public good.
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    Trade, environment and development: import of flowers from Africa to Norway

    Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2008
    How can increased African agricultural imports achieve environmental sustainability? This study examines how it is possible to increase import of agricultural products from low income sub-Saharan African countries to Norway by benefiting from zero tariffs. The authors also consider how this can be achieved in a way that is environmentally sustainable and contributes towards poverty reduction.
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    Play Fair 2008 Campaign (Play Fair)

    Play Fair 2008 is a global campaign that involves the ITUC, the Global Union Federation for the Textiles, Leather and Garment industry (ITGLWF) and the Clean Clothes Campaign, which is an internationa
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    International companies in fragile states

    Danish Institute for International Studies, 2008
    This policy brief argues that while international companies remain active in fragile state environments, they often worsen rather than alleviate poor governance. It advocates good corporate responsibility practices in fragile states as a solution. The brief describes a number of ways in which private sector can frustrate peace and development in fragile states. They include:
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    Directorate-General for Research - European Commission (ECDGR)

    The mission of the Directorate General for Research is:
  • Document

    F&V trade model to assess Euro-Med agreements: an application to the fresh tomato market

    AgEcon Search, 2008
    The bilateral trade in the Mediterranean region is characterised by the range of instruments still constraining trade. This paper builds up a partial equilibrium model to assess the impact of trade liberalisation scenarios related to Mediterranean products, in particular fruits and vegetables (F&V).
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    Assessing Euro-Med trade preferences: the case of entry price reduction

    AgEcon Search, 2008
    The European Union (EU) protects seasonally some of its fruits and vegetables through the entry price system. Some southern Mediterranean partners of the EU have agreed a reduced entry price for their exports. Among the indicators used to gauge the value of preferences, there is no one devoted to this case of reduced entry price.
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    French Research Center in International Economics, Centre D'Etudes Prospectives et D'Informations Internationales (CEPII)

    The CEPII is France's leading institute for research on the international economics.
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    Plan Bleu (http://www.planbleu.org/)

    The Plan Bleu project works in partnership with UNEP and MAP.
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    The future of pensions and healthcare in a rapidly ageing world – scenarios to 2030

    World Economic Forum, 2008
    Populations are ageing at an unprecedented rate. This will undermine the financial sustainability of not only traditional pension systems, but also conventional healthcare systems. This report argues that urgent action in many countries around the globe is required to meet these challenges.

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