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

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

International cooperation to support commodity sector development will also be discussed, including cooperation through the International Task Force on Commodities.

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

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

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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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Commodity prices fell, too.

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,

Aside from importing basic goods, China exports manufactured goods throughout the region.

UNCTAD has been included as one of the four participating institutions for the implementation of the European Union's Action Plan for commodities, aimed principally at developing and diversifying Africa's commodity sector, which is expected to become operational in 2005.

International commodity markets are under stress.

Of course, not all commodities are equal.

The Silver Lining in High Commodity Prices

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Expert Meeting on Methodologies, Classifications, Quantification and Development Impacts of

How can measures to increase commodity price stability and returns from commodity exports contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals?

A workshop was held on Capacity Building Regarding Market Transparency and Trading in Cameroonian Cocoa Sector , followed by a seminar on Market Information in the Commodities Area .

Growth driven by high commodity prices is also susceptible to busts, for similar reasons. Commodity prices tend to move in cycles.

The Global Implications of Falling Commodity Prices

Unstable prices for commodities were a serious issue.

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But, as China grows increasingly dependent on imports of resource commodities to meet its basic needs, its coast will continue to enjoy a transport cost advantage.

The ninth session of the Commission on Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities (March 2005) discussed the role of trade and investment in facilitating market entry for commodities.

(v) systematically link debt repayment and debt servicing by commodity dependent developing countries to adverse movements in prices of commodity exports and imports

While commodity prices are always more variable than those for manufactured goods and services, commodity markets over the last five years have seen extraordinary, almost unprecedented, volatility.

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.

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

The resources will not disappear, and commodity prices have been rising.

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(f) Strengthening technical cooperation in the areas of transfer of new technologies and know how in production processes and training for technical, managerial and commercial staff in developing countries is of paramount importance for quality improvements in the commodity sector

Also common to rentier states are short investment horizons, vulnerability to commodity price volatility euphoria when they surge, crisis when they collapse and an underdeveloped and uncompetitive manufacturing sector.

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

Recognizing that commodity prices are an important element for heavily indebted poor countries that are dependent on commodities for maintaining long term debt sustainability,

A vibrant rural sector generates local demand for locally produced goods and services.

But depression in the construction sector and unemployment among its ex workers would be balanced by exuberance in the manufacturing sector, rising prices for manufactured goods, and long hours and high wages for manufacturing workers