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The Development Dimension
The Economic and Social Stakes
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OECD, Sahel and West Africa Club. Published by : OECD Publishing
, Publication date: 04 Dec 2006
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Pages: 127
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Language: English
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Version: E-book (PDF Format)
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ISBN: 9789264025066
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OECD Code: 442006011E1
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Price:
€16 | $22 | £14 | ¥2000 | MXN280
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Availability: Available
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Other languages:
French (Available)
Other Versions:
Print - Paperback
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Imprint:
Sahel and West Africa Club
Tables: 5
Charts: 27
Electronic format: Acrobat PDF
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In West Africa, approximately 16 million people depend directly or indirectly on cotton cultivation. But subsidies in the developed world have suppressed cotton prices and have made it difficult for West African producers to compete. Compounding the problem, WTO negotiations on the problem have been suspended. This publication contends that the dialogue between developed and developing countries on this topic must continue. It sets out the regional stakes linked to the economic and social importance of cotton in West Africa. It retraces the consultation process on the West African cotton crisis with the aim of finding a negotiated solution acceptable to all parties. Also discussed are the challenges and the measures that need to be taken over the medium and long term in order to prevent this sub-sector’s sudden collapse.
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Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Strategic Importance of Cotton Production and Trade in West Africa
Chapter 3. Role of Cotton in Livelihoods and Access to Services
Chapter 4. West African Perspectives: Challenges for the Cotton Sub-Sector
Chapter 5. Ten Strategic Questions for African Cotton Sub-Sector Support Initiatives to Address
Chapter 6. Conclusions
Annex. Chronology of Key Events on Cotton in West and Central Africa from 2001 to 2005
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