Policy China’s Central Government Announces 2018 Farm Subsidies Last week China’s central government published its 2018 farm and agricultural subsidies programs through several official outlets, including Xinhua News Service. The announcement listed 31 programs covering field crops, livestock, crop inputs, soil testing, aquaculture breeding, the development of model farms and agricultural industry parks, forestry, ecological projects, waterway restoration, young farmer programs, and plant breeding. These all have various application dates and time frames, some of which extend into 2019, and are in addition to direct payment subsidies and minimum purchasing price programs. Some of the initiatives, including those...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.