Markets and Trade
AreaBilateral/Multilateral
Commodity GroupRice
CommodityAll
Date01/10/2011
Policy CategoryStocks
Policy InstrumentStrategic reserve
DescriptionMemorandum of Understanding on ASEAN + 3 Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) signed, to establish a 787 000 tonne stockpile to ensure regional food security and price stability in cases of emergency.