Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Red Sea and Arabian Sea shipments in transit are being attacked by forces said to be from Yemen or Somalia. Attackers say that they are only attacking vessels with some relationship with Israel. Both Zim lines and Maersk say that they are rerouting some vessels. Afghanistan reports a record wheat production of 3.4 MMT for 2022/23. Iraq officials advise that wheat reserves will cover all needs to April 2024. Wheat production for 2024 is forecast to reach 6 MMT with consumption at 4.5 to 5 MMT. Iraq does not expect to need to import wheat in 2024. Morocco is extending its wheat import subsidy program for the period 1 January-30 April 2024 – cove...
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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.