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Recommended timeline 6 months A.2 Develop the strategy and the overarching policies (II/II) Initiative objective • Enable the implementation of agro-business ecosystem improvement initiatives by setting policies and guiding principles that create an enabling and fair environment Position Plateau state as an Agro-hub Actions A.2.3 An enabling environment to attract investors: • • Introduce exemptions from sales tax, property tax, right of occupancy fees, land use charge, business premises registration and per annum renewal fees; Provide access to subsidized energy supply Work with BOI, GIZ (or other DFIs/FIs) to improve access to equity and debt financing including favorable interest rates, non-collateral loans etc. Develop incentives for farmers to join cooperatives such as exemptions from tax, access to low cost, quality inputs, subsidized purchase/rental of machinery, access to information and advisory services, access to cheap credit etc. A.2.4 Development of infrastructure to improve accessibility: Identify investment opportunities for developing agro-hubs, primary supporting infrastructure such as roads, storage and freezing facilities based on PPP model, and reach out to investors (e.g., 30 year concessions to manage storage facilities, supported by a 3-5 years sale tax exemption window and subsidized cost of installation) Offer subsidies on cost of cold chain transportation Stakeholders • . . • • Ministry of Agriculture FADAMA; PADP; RAAM, ASTC Ministry of Commerce and Investment Ministry of Education BOI, GIZ, World Bank, AfDB, Bank of Agriculture PLASMEDA Deliverables Initiative Lead Ministry of Agriculture Policies put into effect and access granted to investors Commitments from DFIs/Fls to provide financing to investors List of incentives to encourage farmers to join co-ops PPP model to develop and operate agro- hubs and supporting infrastructure defined Resources N/A Note: PADP - Plateau Agricultural Development Program; BOI - Bank of Industry; NDB - National Development Bank; MDB - Multilateral Development Bank; FI - Financial Institution • • 12 months 3 months 6 months Metrics • Clear and concise Agricultural policy document Number of defined investor attraction packages (e.g., land, tax, energy for processors) 60 Potential quick-win Copyright 2019 by Boston Consulting Group. All rights reserved. 迪

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