The Middle East is said to be undergoing a transformation as economic priorities transcend security concerns. This is evidenced by diversification away from oil and the UAE’s departure from OPEC. Meanwhile, the Palestine issue has been deprioritized, and Iran has emerged as more destabilizing. But the conventional assumptions underpinning trade and farm policies have also changed. Farm Bill Evolution: U.S. farm policy is a remnant of the 1930s that has been repeatedly tweaked but fails to represent the dynamics of a new century. Major commodity groups expressed tepid support for the new farm bill that passed in the House. They are pleased since a standalone farm bill has not become law since 2018 despite repeated efforts, with b...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.