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Agricultural Trade Strategy and Negotiating Positions in RSA

Explore agricultural trade negotiations in Southern Africa, focusing on market intelligence, fair competition, and trade alliances for strategic positioning. Learn how RSA engages in trade agreements to enhance exports and harmonize standards.

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Agricultural Trade Strategy and Negotiating Positions in RSA

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  1. AGRICULTURAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS GERDA VAN DIJK SENIOR MANAGER: INTERNATIONAL TRADE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR AGRICULTURE 22 FEBRUARY 2005

  2. RSA EXPORTS 2003

  3. RSA IMPORTS 2003

  4. Exports

  5. Exports

  6. Imports

  7. SA AGRICULTURAL TRADE STRATEGY • Unfair competition, consumer concerns, IP, traceability, SPS and technical standards, animal welfare, environment • Less government intervention • Effective market intelligence • Value-added exports • No free trade in subsidised products • US, Middle East and Far East target markets • Doha outcome favourable to Africa • Improved transport infrastructure • Harmonisation of regional SPS and technical standards • Effective participation & alliances

  8. DEVELOPING TRADE NEGOTIATING POSITIONS • CLEAR OBJECTIVES • INFORMATION & RESEARCH • RECONNAISSANCE VISITS • CONSULTATION WITH SOCIAL PARTNERS (ATF) • CONSULTATION WITH SACU PARTNERS

  9. STRUCTURES FOR CONSULTATION • AGRICULTURAL TRADE FORUM (ATF) Forum for discussion Channel of communication Gathering of information Testing of negotiating positions Stakeholders Confidential basis • NEDLAC – ATF RECOGNIZED AS AGRICULTURAL CONSULTATION FORUM • INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS - PERMANENT TRADE FORUM • IRPS CLUSTER • SACU NEGOTIATING FORUM

  10. AGRICULTURAL TRADE FORUM • Developing farming sector • Commercial farming sector • Processors of agricultural products • Trade unions – farm workers • Trade unions – processing industry • Consumers • Organised Agriculture • Government (DoA, DTI, DFA, PDAs)

  11. SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION (SACU) • CAME INTO OPERATION 15 JULY 2004 • SECRETARIAT - NAMIBIA • EXECUTIVE SECRETARY • INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS • COUNCIL OF MINISTERS • SACU COMMISSION • LIAISON COMMITTEES • SACU TARIFF BOARD • NEGOTIATION FORUM • ANNEXES TO AGREEMENT • TARIFF PROCEDURES • COMPETITION POLICY

  12. SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) • SACU – IMPLEMENTED TRADE PROTOCOL • CERTAIN MEMBERS BEHIND ON IMPLEMENTATION • REVIEW OF THE SADC TRADE PROTOCOL • REPORT ON REVIEW – MEMBERS TO COMMENT • ELIMINATION OF NON TARIFF BARRIERS • SADC GROUPING – ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS (EPAs)

  13. SA/EU TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT (TDCA) • IMPLEMENTED 1 JANUARY 2000 • REVIEW OF THE TDCA • INCREASED MARKET ACCESS • DOMESTIC SUPPORT • INPUTS RECEIVED FROM AGRICULTURE SECTOR • DoA DEVELOPING POSITION FOR REVIEW • IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PART OF AGREEMENT • DISCUSSIONS IN DoA ICC • ENLARGEMENT OF EU – EVALUATED (QUOTAS ADJUSTED)

  14. SACU/EFTA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS • TARGET DATE FOR FINALIZATION – EARLY 2005 • HARMONIZATION OF EU/EFTA TRADE RELATIONS • IN PROCESS OF EVALUATING OFFENSIVE REQUESTS AND DEFENSIVE OFFERS • NO PREFERENTIAL ACCESS FOR SUBSIDISED PRODUCTS • DISCUSSION ON TEXT • SECOND GENERATION ISSUES e.g. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT, COMPETITION – TAKEN OFF AGENDA • SWITZERLAND INSISTING ON DISCUSSING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  15. SACU/MERCOSUR NEGOTIATIONS • FIXED PREFERENCES AGREEMENT CONCLUDED • LIMITED AGRICULTURAL LINES INCLUDED • NEGOTIATIONS NEED TO BE CONCLUDED ON SPS • NEGOTIATIONS TO BE CONCLUDED ON RULES OF ORIGIN

  16. SACU/USA FREE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS • NEGOTIATIONS IN LIMBO • BOTH PARTIES COMMITTED TO FINALIZE A FTA • PROPOSAL BY SACU TO DISCONTINUE NEGOTIATION OF SECOND GENERATION ISSUES e.g.. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LABOUR, ENVIRONMENT, GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT • AWAITING USA RESPONDS ON PROPOSAL AND DATE FOR NEXT MEETING • DEFENSIVE OFFER DEVELOPED WITH INPUT FROM INDUSTRY AND CONSULTATION SACU MEMBERS • AGOA EXTENDED TO 2007

  17. WTO MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS • FRAMEWORK FOR FURTHER REFORM AGREED 31 JULY 2004 • NEGOTIATIONS MOVING FROM FRAMEWORK TO MODALITIES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY • MODALITIES TO BE AGREED BY MINISTERIAL MEETING END 2005 IN HONG KONG • FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – ACCOMMODATE SOUTH AFRICA’S OBJECTIVES • ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF EXPORT SUBSIDIES • SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC SUPPORT • INCREASED MARKET ACCESS • PROVIDE SPECIAL AND DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

  18. NEGOTIATING AGENDA 2005/06 • SADC REVIEW • SACU IMPLEMENTATION • SACU/US • SACU/EFTA • SACU/INDIA • SACU/CHINA • SACU/ AN AFRICAN COUNTRY • AFRICA

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