One of the main reasons the ruling power in Venezuela is likely to lose this Sunday's election is the nation’s acute lack of foreign exchange to purchase imports as a result of the sharp drop in petroleum prices. Argentine Government to Make Equal Reduction in Soy Product Export Taxes Alberto Rodriquez, president of Argentina’s oilseed processor and grain export association (CIARA-CEC), indicates the new government will make the same 5 percent cut in the export taxes for soymeal and soyoil as it plans for soybeans. If this is correct, the rates for soyoil and soymeal will be lowered from 32 percent to 27 percent and that for soybeans from 35 percent to 32 percent. No one close to President-elect Macri has confirmed these reductions.By mak...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.