Trade Policy. Country/Territory Nepal Document type Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Forestry, Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural commodities Fiscal and market measures Tax/levy Contract farming Cooperative/producer organization Coffee/cocoa/tea Condiments/herbs/spices Internal trade International trade Non-timber products Floriculture Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This document is a sectoral policy targeting the development of trade in different sectors, including agriculture. The policy has a national coverage and its main objective is to support economic development and poverty reduction initiatives through the enhanced contribution of trade to the national economy. The Policy also aims to create a conducive environment for the promotion of trade and business, to minimize trade deficit by increasing exports of value added products, to increase income and employment opportunities. Full text English