Analysing the impact of trade agreements on national food environments: the case of Vanuatu.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large body of literature exists on trade liberalisation and the ways in which trade agreements can affect food systems. However, the systematic and objective monitoring of these and their impact on national food environments has been limited. Using a case study, this paper undertakes a systematic analysis of how Vanuatu's obligations under WTO agreements has impacted its food environment.

Results

Data collection was guided by the INFORMAS trade monitoring framework's minimal approach and seven selected indicators outlined in three domains: trade in goods, trade in services and FDI, and policy space. Strong associations between trade liberalisation and imported foods, especially ultra-processed foods were evident in measured indicators as follows: (i) food trade

SUBMITTER: Ravuvu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8447725 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature