CLEAN : Protesters slam rich countries at world trade talks in Kenya

The video discusses the impact of deregulation and unfair agricultural rules that favor rich countries, allowing them to subsidize their farmers while restricting poor countries from doing the same. It highlights the challenges faced by developing countries in changing existing WTO rules and the lack of progress in negotiations over the past 14 years. The video emphasizes the need for resolution and the influence of corporate interests in shaping the agenda.

What is one of the main criticisms of the current agricultural rules discussed in the video?

• They favor rich countries by allowing them to subsidize their farmers.

• They prevent rich countries from exporting goods.

• They encourage equal trade opportunities for all countries.

• They allow poor countries to subsidize their farmers.

Why is there resistance to adding new issues to the WTO agenda?

• The new issues aim to reduce global trade.

• The new issues focus on environmental concerns.

• The new issues are perceived as a corporate wish list.

• The new issues are seen as beneficial to developing countries.

What is the stance of the North End regarding liberalization?

• They oppose any form of liberalization.

• They have no interest in liberalization.

• They want to impose liberalization on all countries.

• They support liberalization only for developing countries.

What has been the progress on the main demands of developing countries in agriculture?

• Significant progress has been made.

• The demands have been ignored completely.

• There has been no progress.

• The demands have been fully met.

How long have the negotiations on these agricultural issues been ongoing?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 14 years