Russian Federation: Subsidies to RosAgroLeasing

Measure #3064 | Published 14 Feb 2012 ▲

Description

The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a ruling (the Government Decree # 872 of 27 October 2011) to introduce state subsidies to Rosagroleasing to conpensate the non-received income from selling agricultural machineries and equipment to agricultural producers.
Information about the company - http://rosagroleasing.ru/company/?PHPSESSID=crfqcs74bm3ctq5uisp4dur2b5

Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:

Question Result
Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations?
Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered?
Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government?
Was such evidence identified?
Is such evidence publicly available?
Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives?
Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken?
Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory?
Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation?

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Date Discovered:

Implemented: Yes

Date of inception: 27 Oct 2011

GTA Evaluation: Red

Source:

Government Decree # 872 from 27 October 2011
http://www.government.ru/gov/results/16917/

Government Response:

Glossary of trade terms