18-12-2024, 12:47 PM
February 27th 5587
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With 87% of the votes Rebecca Tzafrir was elected Commissar of Economic Affairs. Previously vacant the office's responsibilities were fulfilled in a quasi personal union by Director Surfungo. Now that the Executive Committee plans to return to proactive economic policy, a proper replacement was chosen. She was the Director's preferred candidate, and her plans for the future of the economy look accordingly. In advance of her election she presented an agenda designed to tackle the ongoing economic difficulties caused by the Jelbic Embargo and the loss of Kundrati as a trading partner. It is based on two fundamental principles.
If possible, produce in Zardugal: Although this might sound simple, much work is needed to diversify Zardugal's production portfolio. For too long, the pharmaceutical sector was the only one to be promoted and the wealth it generated was relied on to cover the demand for other consumer goods mainly through imports. The collapse of the Zardic trade network made it clear that a continuation of this economic "monoculture" can have fatal consequences. But where to start? Commissar Tzafrir suggested that the first step should be to create a technology sector and an automotive industry basically from scratch. Although there is already business activity in both areas, it is designed exclusively for military purposes. Tzafrir therefore proposes to rededicate and thereafter expand parts of the existing companies for civilian production with strong financial support from the Executive Committee. Especially in these sectors the flow of goods is heavily controlled by imperialist great powers. For Zardugal it is therefore key to have an independent production in order to remain resistant to the influences of said powers without harming itself too much economically in doing so.
If trade is necessary, spread out imports, concentrate exports: While Zardugal is capable of producing most goods themselves with the right amount of money invested in the right places, some dependencies on the world market are dictated by our nation's geography and geology. In cases where imports remain without alternative Tzafrir recommends to rely on many economic partners rather than only one. Utilizing the NESET could become very beneficial in this context. The only execption to this rule marks Xsampa: if necessary resources and goods can be produced in a sufficient quantity on the soil of our most loyal international partner, Xsampa will get the contract. If it has the potential to produce resources which are simply unavailable in Zardugal (e.g. minerals, ores), but requires investment in their infrastructure to actually extract said resources, Zardugal will always be open to offering a part or all of the necessary funds. This dogma will be implemented to ensure Zardic money is rather used for the long term benefit of Terra's socialist economic sphere than the profits of capitalists, even if a different strategy could benefit Zardugal in the short term.
Export-oriented industries like the pharmaceutical sector are the big losers of the new economic agenda. In essence, they are being asked, albeit with gentle force, to strictly align the expansion of their sales market with the diplomatic situation of Zardugal. This is the first time that the Executive Committee has made serious efforts to put FARMAKON-Z on a short leash. Since the conglomerate controls the largest representative group in the CK-LK (Central Council of all Worker Councils), a reaction of some kind to the plans can be expected, especially within the framework of this institution.
REBECCA TZAFRIR, A FRESH FACE IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Yeudi community of Zardugal is delighted to see that for the first time one of its members has been appointed to the Executive Committee
With 87% of the votes Rebecca Tzafrir was elected Commissar of Economic Affairs. Previously vacant the office's responsibilities were fulfilled in a quasi personal union by Director Surfungo. Now that the Executive Committee plans to return to proactive economic policy, a proper replacement was chosen. She was the Director's preferred candidate, and her plans for the future of the economy look accordingly. In advance of her election she presented an agenda designed to tackle the ongoing economic difficulties caused by the Jelbic Embargo and the loss of Kundrati as a trading partner. It is based on two fundamental principles.
If possible, produce in Zardugal: Although this might sound simple, much work is needed to diversify Zardugal's production portfolio. For too long, the pharmaceutical sector was the only one to be promoted and the wealth it generated was relied on to cover the demand for other consumer goods mainly through imports. The collapse of the Zardic trade network made it clear that a continuation of this economic "monoculture" can have fatal consequences. But where to start? Commissar Tzafrir suggested that the first step should be to create a technology sector and an automotive industry basically from scratch. Although there is already business activity in both areas, it is designed exclusively for military purposes. Tzafrir therefore proposes to rededicate and thereafter expand parts of the existing companies for civilian production with strong financial support from the Executive Committee. Especially in these sectors the flow of goods is heavily controlled by imperialist great powers. For Zardugal it is therefore key to have an independent production in order to remain resistant to the influences of said powers without harming itself too much economically in doing so.
If trade is necessary, spread out imports, concentrate exports: While Zardugal is capable of producing most goods themselves with the right amount of money invested in the right places, some dependencies on the world market are dictated by our nation's geography and geology. In cases where imports remain without alternative Tzafrir recommends to rely on many economic partners rather than only one. Utilizing the NESET could become very beneficial in this context. The only execption to this rule marks Xsampa: if necessary resources and goods can be produced in a sufficient quantity on the soil of our most loyal international partner, Xsampa will get the contract. If it has the potential to produce resources which are simply unavailable in Zardugal (e.g. minerals, ores), but requires investment in their infrastructure to actually extract said resources, Zardugal will always be open to offering a part or all of the necessary funds. This dogma will be implemented to ensure Zardic money is rather used for the long term benefit of Terra's socialist economic sphere than the profits of capitalists, even if a different strategy could benefit Zardugal in the short term.
Export-oriented industries like the pharmaceutical sector are the big losers of the new economic agenda. In essence, they are being asked, albeit with gentle force, to strictly align the expansion of their sales market with the diplomatic situation of Zardugal. This is the first time that the Executive Committee has made serious efforts to put FARMAKON-Z on a short leash. Since the conglomerate controls the largest representative group in the CK-LK (Central Council of all Worker Councils), a reaction of some kind to the plans can be expected, especially within the framework of this institution.
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