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(b) Continuing the diversification of the commodity sector and enhancing its competitiveness in developing countries that are heavily dependent on commodities

1 think that this decisive step could bring us to a framework in which it would also be possible to plan broader actions in future on subjects such as debt, in which, at the present time, we are caught up in the logic

(b) Continuing the diversification of the commodity sector and enhancing its competitiveness in developing countries that are heavily dependent on commodities

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(e) The positive consideration of trade related issues pertaining to the commodity sector in the multilateral trading system

10. Reiterates the importance of expanded South South trade and investment in commodities

Consider basic foodstuffs.

( 1 ) Products ( CPA ) Output by product and by industry at basic prices a ) Intra EU cif2 ) b ) From members of the EMU cif 1 )

The results followed swiftly increasingly, with the advance of scientific progress, the rich countries were able to do without these basic materials by using substitute products synthetic proteins or new mining products. The majority of our most expensive products these days

Energy and commodity prices plunged.

(f) To support the efforts of commodity dependent African countries to restructure, diversify and strengthen the competitiveness of their commodity sectors and decide to work towards market based arrangements with the participation of the private sector for commodity price risk management

We believe commodities will be unable to escape the contagion.

6. Reiterates the importance of maximizing the contribution of the commodity sector to economic growth and sustainable development, while continuing with diversification efforts in developing countries, especially in commodity dependent countries, and, in this respect, stresses that

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3. Recognizes that developed countries account for two thirds of non fuel commodity imports, and expresses the urgent need for supportive international policies and measures to improve the functioning of the commodity markets through efficient and transparent mechanisms, including commodity exchanges

3. Reiterates the importance of maximizing the contribution of the commodity sector to sustained economic growth and sustainable development, while continuing diversification efforts in commodity dependent developing countries

1. Reiterates the importance of maximizing the contribution of the commodity sector to sustained economic growth and sustainable development, while continuing with diversification efforts in commodity dependent developing countries

Recognizing that trade in commodities is a fundamental component of international trade,

Commodity markets, too, have become a source of disinflationary pressure.

33. We emphasize the need to address the impact of weak and volatile commodity prices and support the efforts of commodity dependent countries to restructure, diversify and strengthen the competitiveness of their commodity sectors.

If speculators are bidding up today s commodity prices because they realize that future generations are going to want commodities, too, isn t that a healthy development?

But at least Europe has benefited from falling commodity prices.

4. Reiterates the importance of expanded South South trade and investment in commodities

Commodity exports typically continue to grow, but industrial and non traditional exports suffer.

Indeed, there are some goods that the private sector is simply unable to provide.

Wishing to promote cooperation between the United Nations and the Common Fund for Commodities,

Inflation is becoming a serious liability, with prices of essential goods practically doubling.

To make matters worse, commodity prices are expected to remain low for some time.

2. Expresses the urgent need for supportive international policies and measures to improve the functioning of commodity markets through efficient and transparent price formation mechanisms, including commodity exchanges, and through the use of commodity price risk management instruments

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2. Expresses the urgent need for supportive international policies and measures to improve the functioning of commodity markets through efficient and transparent price formation mechanisms, including commodity exchanges, and through the use of viable and effective commodity price risk management instruments

Recognizing also that structural changes in international commodity markets, particularly the increasing concentration in trade and distribution, constitute new challenges for commodity producers and exporters in developing countries,

Recognizing that structural changes in international commodity markets, particularly the increasing concentration in trade and distribution, constitute new challenges for small farmers, commodity producers and exporters in developing countries,

As the economic situation deteriorates, the demand for commodities, including oil, is expected to slow down.

Reiterating the importance of maximizing the contribution of the commodity sector to economic growth and sustainable development, while continuing with diversification efforts in developing countries, especially commodity dependent countries, and bearing in mind paragraph 6 of resolution 55 183,

In particular , Chinese demand for raw materials had a strong impact on commodities markets .

Russia is completely dependent, economically and politically, on its commodity and energy exports, which go primarily to Europe.

7. Invites non governmental organizations, civil society and the private sector to initiate programmes of assistance and other innovative initiatives in support of commodity dependent developing countries

7. Reiterates the importance of maximizing the contribution of the commodity sector to economic growth and sustainable development, while continuing with diversification efforts in developing countries, in particular commodity dependent developing countries, especially those in Africa and the least developed countries, as well as small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, and, in this respect, stresses that

At EC level, there is at present no food legislation dealing explicitly with these products and laying down uniform procedures for their assessment and examination.