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Pumps, Valves and Compressors in Ecuador
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Pumps, Valves and Compressors in Ecuador: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2001-08-07 |
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116 |
| ISBN: |
0597797900 |
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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.
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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 Ecuador
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Ecuador
2 PUMPS, VALVES AND COMPRESSORS
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 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN ECUADOR
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Ecuador
3.2.1 Fiscal Policy
3.2.2 Monetary and Exchange Policy
3.2.3 Relations with International Financial Institutions
3.2.4 Petroleum and Mining
3.2.5 Agriculture and Fishing
3.2.6 Manufacturing, Construction, and Utilities
3.2.7 Services
3.2.8 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.9 Structural Reform and Privatization
3.2.10 Industrial Policies
3.2.11 Trade and the Current Account
3.2.12 Capital Account and Foreign Reserves
3.2.13 External Debt
3.2.14 Transportation
3.2.15 Telecommunications
3.2.16 Electric Power
3.2.17 Water and Irrigation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN ECUADOR
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Ecuador
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls
4.2.3 General Availability of Financing
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Multilateral Financing
4.2.6 Trade Barriers
4.2.7 Tariffs
4.2.8 Non-Tariff Barriers
4.2.9 Customs Regulations
4.2.10 Tariff Rates
4.2.11 Import Taxes
4.2.12 Excise Taxes
4.2.13 Surcharges
4.2.14 Import License Requirements
4.2.15 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.16 Transit
4.2.17 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.18 Sanitary Registry
4.2.19 Pre-Shipment Inspection
4.2.20 Government Procurement
4.2.21 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.22 Prohibited Imports
4.2.23 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.24 Export Controls
4.2.25 Standards
4.2.26 Certificate of Conformity
4.2.27 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.28 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN ECUADOR
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Ecuador
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Petroleum
5.4.3 Mining
5.4.4 Fishing
5.4.5 Electricity
5.4.6 Telecommunications
5.4.7 Media
5.4.8 Strategic Sectors
5.4.9 Private Property Risks
5.4.10 Property Rights Risks
5.4.11 Patents
5.4.12 Other Protection
5.4.13 Trademark
5.4.14 Copyrights
5.4.15 Registration and Enforcement
5.4.16 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.17 Investment Requirements & Incentives
5.4.18 Regulatory Risks
5.4.19 Corruption Risks
5.4.20 The Local Labor Market
5.4.21 Capital Market Access
5.4.22 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.23 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.24 Dispute Settlement
5.4.25 Political Violence Risks
5.4.26 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.27 Large Investors
5.4.28 Factors Affecting Foreign Direct Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN ECUADOR
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Ecuador
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Commissioned Agents
6.2.3 Direct Importers
6.2.4 The Principal Agent Relationship
6.2.5 Franchising
6.2.6 Direct Marketing
6.2.7 Joint Ventures Options
6.2.8 Licensing Options
6.2.9 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.10 Corporations
6.2.11 Branches
6.2.12 Limited Liability Companies
6.2.13 Mixed Economy Company
6.2.14 Selling Factors and Techniques
6.2.15 Advertising Options
6.2.16 Product Pricing
6.2.17 Sales Service and Customer Support
6.2.18 Selling to the Government
6.2.19 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN ECUADOR
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Ecuador
7.2.1 Unionization in Ecuador
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Ecuador
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Ecuador
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Ecuador
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Ecuador
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ECUADOR
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Ecuador
8.4 Political Issues in Ecuador
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Ecuador's Political System
8.4.3 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ECUADOR
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Ecuador
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Ecuador
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Ecuador
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN ECUADOR
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Ecuador
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Ecuador
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Ecuador
10.2.3 Religion in Ecuador
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Ecuador
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Ecuador
11.2.1 Business Infrastructure
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