Information on "Commodities" and "Americas"
January 2012
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2012
Auf der Suche nach dem sauberen Gold
Author: Friedel Hütz-Adams, Christine Andrä, Marie Müller, Pedro Morazán, Sarah Deiss, Anke Täubert
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
Diese Studie untersucht, welche Organisationsformen von Kleinschürfern dazu beitragen können, soziale und ökologische Verbesserungen im Goldabbau durchzusetzen, und ob Zertifizierungsprozesse ebenfalls ein positiver Ansatz sind. More on «Auf der Suche nach dem sauberen Gold»
February 2011
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Feb 2011
Improving Energy Market Regulation
Author: Daniel P Ahn
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper examines a range of policy options at both the domestic and international levels regarding the regulation of energy financial markets. More on «Improving Energy Market Regulation»
August 2010
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19 Aug 2010
Carbon Trading
Author: Orice Williams Brown
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This briefing provides information on (1) carbon-related products currently traded in the United States and the extent of trading; (2) risks and challenges posed by these products; (3) the extent to which and how these products are regulated; and (4)... More on «Carbon Trading»
January 2010
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Jan 2010
Global Financial Crisis Discussion Series - Paper 13: Bolivia Phase 2
Author: Luis Carlos Jemio, Osvaldo Nina
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper analyses the behaviour of the Bolivian economy before and after the outbreak of the global financial crisis. More on «Global Financial Crisis Discussion Series - Paper 13: Bolivia Phase 2»
June 2009
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Jun 2009
The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for Developing Countries' Export Volumes and Values
Author: Mareike Meyn, Jane Kennan
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper examines the impact of the global financial crisis on trade flows from the developing world. More on «The Implications of the Global Financial Crisis for Developing Countries' Export Volumes and Values»
February 2009
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Feb 2009
Impact of the Global Financial and Economic Situation on Agricultural Markets and Food Security
Author: Steve Wiggins, Sharada Keats, Marcella Vigneri
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The economic downturn and outright recession in OECD countries can be expected to depress growth in the developing world, through reduced financial flows — investment in stock markets, banking capital, foreign direct investment and remittances, and t... More on «Impact of the Global Financial and Economic Situation on Agricultural Markets and Food Security»
January 2009
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Jan 2009
IISIA Monthly Report, January 2009
Author: Takeo Harada
Publisher: Institute for International Strategy and Information Analysis (IISIA)
This report examines recent developments in US-Iran relations involving Afghanistan and their consequences for the global markets, the international community and the domestic situation. More on «IISIA Monthly Report, January 2009»
December 2008
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Dec 2008
Biofuel Production, Trade and Sustainable Development
Author: Andre Faaij, Giulio Volpi, Moustapha Kamal Gueye
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
This publication provides an overview of the extensive research on the technological, environmental and social aspects of biofuel production and trade, in order to identify the potential opportunities and limitations associated with large-scale biofu... More on «Biofuel Production, Trade and Sustainable Development»
November 2008
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Nov 2008
Commodities Market Speculation: The Risk to Food Security and Agriculture
Publisher: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
This paper reviews the role of speculation in the global food crisis. More on «Commodities Market Speculation: The Risk to Food Security and Agriculture»
May 2008
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May 2008
Japan, China and Thailand Can Solve the Rice Crisis
Author: Tom Slayton, C Peter Timmer
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper discusses high prices on the world's rice market in 2008. More on «Japan, China and Thailand Can Solve the Rice Crisis»
