The report, jointly produced by UNDP, UNOHCHR and the WHO, shows how trade, development and human rights need to be brought together in a more integrated and inclusive manner for the benefit of Pacific Islands Peoples. Pacific Island Countries are characterized by small, remote scattered landmasses; small populations; narrow-base economies; subdued growth; high import dependence; high vulnerability to external shocks and, crisis level incidence of non-communicable diseases resulting from profound changes in food production and consumption systems brought about by trade liberalization and subsequent market penetration of transnational food corporations. These features, among others, often test the limits of contemporary economic theory about the benefits of trade. A human rights approach to trade, argues the report, may well help to balance the focus on economic growth with the concerns of impacted populations and communities and bridge the divide between the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, trade benefits to the economy and negative impacts on the enjoyment of fundamental human rights. Aside from reviewing the impacts of trade policy and agreements on different socio-economic spheres against the backdrop of the international Human Rights framework in general, the report examines select case studies providing a more in-depth and in-context analysis of the issues.