Glossary

This section collects the names and description of indicators and the variables to compute them defined and generated by the various partner organizations: OECD, WB, and FAO/MAFAP. Click on the indicator for more detail.

A (6) | B (1) | D (1) | E (1) | G (2) | M (3) | N (6) | O (4) | P (10) | T (1)


Observed access costs

Costs incurred to bring a commodity from one point in the value chain to another as currently prevailing in the country.


Observed nominal rate of protection

Ratio between the price gap and the observed reference price measured at the same point in the value chain. It measures the effect (in relative terms) of domestic market and trade policies and overall market performance on prices received by agents in the value chain. Calculated at the point of competition and at the farm gate.


Observed price gap

Difference between domestic price and observed reference price measured at the same point in the value chain. It measures the effect (in absolute terms) of domestic market and trade policies and overall market performance on the prices received by different agents in the value chain. Calculated at the point of competition and at the farm gate.


Observed reference price

Benchmark price measured at the point of competition or farm gate level after adjustment for respective access costs. It is derived using the data as defined in the observed domain. It shows the maximum price that could be obtained if market and trade policies were removed and overall market performance enhanced.