International organizations launch platform to promote access to subsidy information

The heads of the IMF, OECD, World Bank and the WTO today (25 May) announced the launch of a Joint Subsidy Platform (JSP) at www.subsidydata.org to enhance transparency on the use of subsidies. The JSP is intended to facilitate access to information on the nature, size and economic impact of subsidies, with a view to facilitating dialogue on their appropriate use and design.