At-a-glance: Poor countries and trade
Introduction

Exports and growth

Trade inequality

Falling prices

Case studies

Subsidies and aid

Selling services

World poverty

Subsidies and aid
Huge agricultural subsidies by Western countries to their small farm populations far outweigh the aid given to developing countries. The rich countries have repeatedly pledged to reduce the size of their farm supports. So far the amount of such subsidies has changed little in 20 years, while the amount of aid has declined.