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The aim of this IDS research theme is to assist developing countries, through a combination of research and advisory work, to anticipate changes to international trade policy so that they may take advantage of any opportunities created and protect themselves from emerging constraints.

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01 Feb 12 IDS research examines the impacts of fair trade for producers and workers

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• Watson, N., Humphrey, J., Wassenhove, L., Van. Stapleton, O. and Carrasco-Gallego, R. (2011) 'Integrating Business and Development Impact', IDS In Focus Policy Briefing 19, Brighton: IDS
• Humphrey, J. (2011) 'Trade Finance in Africa: A Survey of Firms' in Chauffour, J.-P. and Malouche, M. (eds), Trade Finance During the Great Trade Collapse, Washington DC: The World Bank
• Chauffour, J.-P. and Malouche, M. (2011) Trade Finance During the Great Trade Collapse, Washington DC: The World Bank
• Gu, J. (2011) 'The Last Golden Land? Chinese Private Companies Go to Africa', IDS Research Summary of IDS Working Paper 365, Brighton: IDS
• Allouche, J. (2011) 'The Sustainability and Resilience of Global Water and Food Systems: A Political Analysis of the Interplay Between Security, Resource Scarcity, Political Systems and Global Trade', Food Policy 36.S1:S3-S8
• Cirera, X., Foliano, F. and Gasiorek, M. (2011) 'The Impact of GSP on Developing Country Exports to the EU' , Brighton: Department of Economics, University of Sussex
• Cirera, X.; Marin, A. and Markwald, R. (2011) 'Firm Behaviour and the Introduction of New exports: Evidence from Brazil' , Brighton: Department of Economics, University of Sussex
• Cirera, X. (2011) 'The Impact of Trade Preferences on Export Prices in the European Union – Who Captures the Preference Rent?' 15, Brighton: Department of Economics, University of Sussex
• Cirera, X., Willenbockel, D. and Lakshman, R. (2011) 'What is the Evidence of the Impact of Tariff Reductions on Employment and Fiscal Revenue in Developing Countries?' , London: Department for International Development (DFID)
• CARIS (2010) 'Mid-term Evaluation of the EU’s Generalised System of Preferences'



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Trade projects at IDS

Analysing the Effects from Non Tariff Measures (NTM) in the Global Agri-Food Trade - The project's objective is to collect and analyse new data on non-tariff measures, particularly on governmental standards and regulations that prescribe the conditions for importing agri-food products into the EU market and into the markets of the main competing players. (2009 - 2011)

China-Africa Development Prospects and Perspectives - The study aimed to generate knowledge on what is the best way that Africa can benefit from China's strong economic engagement with the continent. (2009 - 2009)

Data Systems and Economywide Modeling to Support Policy Analysis in Ethiopia - This project aims to create and strengthen analytical and practical capacity of policy analysis in Ethiopia and to support the government in its endeavours to meet the challenges of the MDGs. (2005 - 2008)

Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) Review - A general review of the negotiating process and costs of EPAs and their impact on development. (2009 - 2010)

Fair Trade in the Mainstream - This project brought together researchers in Latin America, Africa, North America and Europe to analyse the developments and assess the implications for fair trade organisations and producers. (2004 - 2005)

Firm Behaviour and the Introduction of New Products: Evidence using a Firm Micro Data Set in Brazil - The objective of this research is to contribute to the understanding of one of the most important processes required for achieving sustained economic growth in emerging and developing countries: the process of product and export diversification. (2010 - 2011)

Impact Assessment of Fairtrade in the Banana Sector - The UK's Fairtrade Foundation has commissioned IDS to undertake an independent assessment of the impact of Fairtrade in the banana sector. (Ongoing)

Revenue Impact Analysis of Angola's Integration into the SADC Free Trade Area - This study aimed to forecast the effects of Angola's integration into the SADC Free Trade Area and into a full SADC Customs Union on the country's indirect tax revenue. (2008 - 2008)

Review of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) - This project reviews the effectiveness of the EU Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) at fostering exports from developing countries to the EU. (2009 - 2010)

The Impact of the Crisis on World Prices and Trade - This project used a global trade model to gauge the impact of a slowdown in economic activity in the OECD on trade performance, world prices and aggregate welfare in the rest of the world. (2008 - 2009)

The Level of Sophistication and Technological Content of African Exports. Does Africa Benefit from South-South Trade? - (2011 - 2011)

What are the Effects of Free Trade Zones on Employment and Wages? - Systematic review funded by 3ie to look at the existing evidence on what the effects of free trade zones on employment and wages (Ongoing)

What is the Evidence of the Impact of Tariff Reductions on Employment and Fiscal Revenue in Developing Countries? - The team intends to address the question 'What is the evidence of the impacts of new trade deals on fiscal revenues and job creation in low-income countries? (Ongoing)