AGRICULTURE & BUSINESS

How an Asia–America Agricultural Partnership Could Work

A partnership should start with a real business opportunity—not a promise of guaranteed money.

1. Expression of interest

An applicant describes the business, project, market opportunity, experience and resources needed.

2. Initial review

The team considers whether the opportunity fits the initiative's commercial focus and whether the information supplied is credible.

3. Due diligence

Potentially suitable applicants may be asked for business registration, ownership, financial, operational, land/facility and other documentation appropriate to the proposed transaction.

4. Structure

Possible structures include a strategic partnership, joint venture, capital-plus-operations arrangement or supply/distribution relationship.

5. Formal agreement

No partnership should be treated as approved until required checks are completed and appropriate legal documents are signed.

Important

This initiative does not guarantee funding, investment, profits or acceptance. Anyone claiming they can guarantee acceptance or funding in exchange for a fee should not be treated as an authorized representative.