China's Forest Sector Markets: Policy Issues and Recommendations
SUMMARY Based on the papers contributed to this Special Issue and other studies an effort is made to identify the major policy issues facing the Chinese forest sector. The policy analysis is organized around the so-called ‘supply china’ (from stump to final products' markets). The discussion of policy issues and implications centers on the identified large and growing gap in the demand/supply balance of forest products. A major problem to carry out the policy analysis is the identified lack of consistent and transparent data for the different components of the ‘supply chain’. This is a situation which must be substantially improved in order to undertake relevant policy setting for the Chinese forest sector.
The dragon and the eagle
OVER the past year the world economy has grown by almost 5%, its fastest pace in two decades. Growth has been powered by two high-octane fuels: America's exceptionally loose monetary policy, which has encouraged consumers to keep spending; and an unprecedented investment boom in China. America and China together accounted for almost half of global growth over the past year. If American consumers and Chinese producers were to retreat at the same time, global growth could slump.
A road map for European diabetes research: DIAMAP
A Road Map for Diabetes Research in Europe (DIAMAP) is a European Commission initiative to develop a strategic plan for future diabetes research in Europe. The DIAMAP project aims to identify diabetes research priorities for Europe, and will propose practical ways to integrate and co-ordinate European research expertise to focus research for the benefit of the patient.Br J Diabetes Vasc Dis;8: 299—300