Chris Stevens

Senior Research Associate, International Economic Development Group

Christopher Stevens' research focuses on the impact of Northern policies on the South, particulary those relating directly or indirectly to trade. Recent research and advice have covered changes to EU trade policy (such as on EPAs and rules of origin) and agriculture policy, the WTO Doha Round, as well as the international dimension of agricultural development and food security.

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The trade Chapter of the European Union Association Agreement with Central America

Publication - Research reports and studies - 27 March 2012

Steve Woolcock; Jodie Keane; Christopher Stevens; Lorand Bartels

This report reviews the trade chapter of the EU Central America Association Agreement, an example of the successful completion of a region-to-region agreement and therefore in line with the EU’s aim of promoting regional integration in other regions through trade and association agreements.

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European Union: 'Trade Agreement' with Colombia and Peru

Publication - Research reports and studies - 20 March 2012

Christopher Steven; Jodie Keane; Lorand Bartels; Stephen Woolcock

This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the EU Colombia-Peru Trade Agreement to assist the European Parliament in its deliberations.

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GSP graduation: will it reduce poverty?

Publication - Briefing papers - 21 October 2011

ODI Project Briefings 67

Christopher Stevens, Kate Bird, Jodie Keane, Jane Kenna, Dirk Willem te Velde and Kate Higgins

Europe is reviewing the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), its broadest-based trade policy to support developing country exports. This Project Briefing summarises ODI research, including case studies on Bangladesh, China, India, Kenya, Madagascar and Viet Nam, to identify the potential impact of proposals on key exports.

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The poverty impact of the proposed graduation threshold in the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) trade scheme

Publication - Research reports and studies - 21 October 2011

Chris Stevens, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Kate Bird, Kate Higgins

This report show the level at which graduation sets ‘the bar’ for assessing the relative effectiveness in reducing poverty of the alternatives.

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Biofuels in Eastern Africa: dangers yes, but much potential as well

Publication - Briefing papers - 28 September 2011

ODI Project Briefings 66

Steve Wiggins, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Henri Leturque and Christopher Stevens

This Project Briefing explores biofuel production in four countries in Eastern Africa - Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania. It examines major investments, the potential to produce feedstock, and policies in place to foster and regulate the industry.

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