Guidelines on information sources for agricultural import and export analysis

personnel needing to analyze import and export issues, e.g., when developing agricultural sector strategies or preparing for policy dialogue with host countries. The report contains eight chapters, covering: (1) an overview of information sources; (2) A.I.D. policies on supporting agricultural export development; (3) the relationship of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to developing countries; (4) practical aspects of trading agricultural products; (5) general commodity and policy publications; (6-8) market and policy developments specific to the grain, oilseed, and fruit and vegetable sectors. In particular, the information sources reported for specific commodities are generally recognized as the most authoritative and reliable for world, regional, and country situations. Most of the information sources discussed are in English, but important material published in other languages is included. The report includes instructions on how to obtain the information sources it describes.