Jurisdictional Competence This week agriculture ministers from 16 EU countries sent a letter complaining that too many legislative issues impacting agriculture are being decided by environment ministers and without the input of those with expertise in farming. Brussels might look at the ways that U.S. policymaking addresses such feared imbalances. In the U.S. Congress, committees can ask for sequential referral on legislation that overlaps committee portfolios. In the Executive Branch, White House officials often broker negotiations between agencies on cross-jurisdictional issues. Staff expertise in the White House is broad and Congress mandated a specific advisor on agriculture be appointed. Agencies themselves make efforts towards more b...
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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.