Japan: Slow Reform of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives

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The Government of Japan (GOJ) sees progress in the reform of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) following a five-year reform period. The GOJ is set to review whether to restrict associate members (non-farmers) use of JA services in 2021. If use is restricted, JA banking and insurance businesses could be negatively affected. 

Japan: Slow Reform of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives

 

 

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