brief overview of the main public-private standards that increasingly govern trade in agrifood products. Their dynamic and …This paper, for the 2008 World Export Development Forum, considers the emerging importance of standards and offers a …

, fair trade and shade grown or eco-friendly coffees (termed 'sustainable' coffees). It outlines the volumes, trends … American report. While some common parallels exist, such as the priority for consistency and quality standards, the substantial … standards, improved governance structures, better farm management, and price premiums, these sustainability initiatives are …

climate change on humans and the environment will include increasing stresses on and even collapses of ecosystems …

living today. Past Reports have shown that living standards in most countries have been rising - and converging - for several …

, testing and certification at the border; but disregard more important costs such as the costs of delays in exportation or …

and within countries is identified as one of the main barriers to human development—and as a powerful brake on accelerated …

technology adoption and trade in a world of two countriesfacing different technology adoption costs. It shows that a reduction in …

standards and certification, to advance environmental sustainability and social justice. Using a case study of an ecological … voluntary standards and certification. Specifically, efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control became key … shrimp project in Indonesia that became certified organic, this paper raises concerns regarding the impacts of certification …