Topics for the round tables Kiev, 5 April 2005 Medium Term Development Strategy for the Sunflower Oil Sector

1- Design Future Policy Framework The Ukrainian government has supported the oilseed sector development Some policy decisions (export tax, VAT, land ownership) have attracted some controversy What policies are now required for further improvements? How to support farms ? How to improve crushing sector competitiveness? What policies could balance the needs of the farm and crushing sectors? What policies could balance the needs of the farm and crushing sectors?

2 - Improve Farm Performances Upward trend in production since 1990 Downward trend of yields What has caused this decline? What are the needs of the farms to improve performance? What policies and actions could be practically implemented ? What underpins the drive to world class farm performance in Ukraine? Are potential solutions with research being explored? What should the issue of technology be addressed? What would be the role of the Govt? The Prof. Organisations? What would be the costs incurred?

Thank you... and good work !