BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

05/01/2007

Belarusian President Introduces Mandatory Crop, Cattle Insurance

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has issued a decree introducing a mandatory insurance program for agricultural crops, cattle, and poultry, Belapan reported on January 4. Under the edict, all farms are required to pay premiums to Beldzyarzhstrakh, the largest state-run insurance company, for providing insurance coverage starting January 1, 2008. The measure is reportedly aimed at creating favorable conditions for the development of the agricultural sector and the protection of farms' property interests. JM

Source:

http://www.rferl.org/newsline/2007/01/3-cee/cee-050107.asp