This Policy Brief presents an overview of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules on export bans and restrictions, and argues that governments should adopt an open trade policy as one of the most important tools to improve food security. It also looks at the current situation in the APEC region concerning the implementation of export bans and restrictions targeting food products, and evaluates food security in the region by looking at food stocks and consumption levels. Finally, it highlights recommendations for APEC fora on what they could do collectively to ensure the provision of food in APEC economies.
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