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Liberalization of the Energy Market in Portugal

Title:

Liberalization of the Energy Market in Portugal: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2001-08-07
Pages: 94
ISBN: 0597794987
   
About the Author(s)/Editor(s)
Philip M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)

Philip M. Parker is the Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore). He has been a professor there since 1988 where he teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global competitive strategy and research methodology. He has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr. Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics (Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics and economics. Some of his work and methodologies applied in this study were financially supported by the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which is gratefully acknowledged.

About the Series
This series helps international managers expand to various country markets around the world. Each report is a broad study of a particular product market, but also gives information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis, marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy). Each study provides ample statistics on market size and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover human resources and cross-cultural management.
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
        1.1 What does this report cover?
        1.2 Evaluating Portugal
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Portugal
2 LIBERALIZATION OF THE ENERGY MARKET
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent demand: aspects of interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.2.2 Statistical Data
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.5 Key Contacts
        2.5.1 Government
        2.5.2 Power Utilities
        2.5.3 Manufacturers
        2.5.4 Importers and Distributors
        2.5.5 Consultants
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN PORTUGAL
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Portugal
        3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
        3.2.3 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN PORTUGAL
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Portugal
        4.2.1 The Banking System
        4.2.2 Financing Export Strategies
        4.2.3 Export Finance/Methods of Payment
        4.2.4 Financing Projects
        4.2.5 Trade Barriers
        4.2.6 Customs Valuation
        4.2.7 Import Licenses
        4.2.8 Export Controls
        4.2.9 Import/Export Documentation
        4.2.10 Bills of Lading and Airway Bills
        4.2.11 Commercial Invoices
        4.2.12 Certificate of Origin
        4.2.13 Temporary Entry
        4.2.14 Labeling And Marking Requirements
        4.2.15 Prohibited Imports
        4.2.16 Local Standards
        4.2.17 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
        4.2.18 Advanced Rulings on Classification
        4.2.19 Entry and Re-Export
        4.2.20 Samples and Advertising Materials
        4.2.21 Duty Refund
        4.2.22 Drawback
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN PORTUGAL
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Portugal
        5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.2 Finance/Insurance
        5.4.3 Foreign Workers
        5.4.4 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.5 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.6 Dispute Settlement
        5.4.7 International Arbitration
        5.4.8 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.9 Taxes
        5.4.10 Special Regime
        5.4.11 Private Ownership/Enterprise
        5.4.12 Competitive Equality
        5.4.13 Privatization Program
        5.4.14 Patents
        5.4.15 Competition Law
        5.4.16 Capital Market Risks
        5.4.17 Political Violence Risks
        5.4.18 Corruption Risks
        5.4.19 The Local Labor Market
        5.4.20 Trade Zones & Free Ports
        5.4.21 Factors Affecting Foreign Direct Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN PORTUGAL
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Portugal
        6.2.1 Local Representative
        6.2.2 The Iberian Peninsula
        6.2.3 Distribution and Sales Channels
        6.2.4 Use of Agents/Distributors
        6.2.5 Franchising Activities
        6.2.6 Direct Marketing
        6.2.7 Joint Ventures/Licensing
        6.2.8 Steps to Establish an Office
        6.2.9 Selling Factors/Techniques
        6.2.10 Advertising and Trade Promotion
        6.2.11 Pricing Product
        6.2.12 Sales Service/Customer Support
        6.2.13 Selling to the Government
        6.2.14 Trademark Protection
        6.2.15 Copyright Protection
        6.2.16 Patent Protection
        6.2.17 Hiring Local Counsel
        6.2.18 Franchising
        6.2.19 Significant Investment Opportunities
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Portugal
        7.2.1 Unionization in Portugal
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Portugal
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Portugal
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Portugal
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Portugal
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Portugal
        8.4 Political Issues in Portugal
        8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
        8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Portugal
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Portugal
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Portugal
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN PORTUGAL
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Portugal
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Portugal
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Portugal
        10.2.3 Religion in Portugal
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Portugal
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Business Customs in Portugal
        11.2 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
 

 

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