Rethinking AGOA Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) needs to take into account the improved economic condition of some countries and provide a process for transitioning to a reciprocal trade agreement. United States of Africa Policy guidance to the African Union as it attempts to form a common cross-continent economic and political structure. The Potential of a Well-Fed Africa Projected population and economic growth in Africa show the continent's potential to be the next major destination for agricultural exports. However, if certain development and improvements are not made, potential is all that Africa may hold. Africa's Oilseed Production and the Continent's Needs Although Africa has a population of 1...
Accountability and a comprehensive approach to export programming
WPI’s team helped construct a strategic approach to develop, implement, and track promotional activities in 8 key regions across the globe for an agricultural export association. With continued progress measurement and strategic advisory services from WPI, the association has seen its ROI from investments in promotional programming increase by 44 percent over the past 5 years. Not only does this type of holistic approach to organizational strategy provide measurable results to track and analyze, it fosters top-down and bottom-up organizational accountability.