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Electric Power Equipment in Ecuador
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| Title: |
Electric Power Equipment in Ecuador: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
161 |
| ISBN: |
0741804689 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Ecuador
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Ecuador
2 ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.2 Accessibility: Foreign Entrants
2.3.3 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.3 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Government Institutions, Regional Electric Companies and Trade Associations
2.5.2 Major Private Electric Companies and Energy Consortiums
2.5.3 Major Distributors, Importers and Representatives of Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution Equipment
2.5.4 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN ECUADOR
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Ecuador
3.2.1 Economic Trends
3.2.2 Economic Growth
3.2.3 Inflation
3.2.4 Fiscal Policy
3.2.5 Monetary and Exchange Policy
3.2.6 Relations with International Financial Institutions
3.2.7 Petroleum and Mining
3.2.8 Agriculture and Fishing
3.2.9 Manufacturing, Construction and Utilities
3.2.10 Services
3.2.11 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.12 Structural Reform and Privatization
3.2.13 Industrial Policies
3.2.14 Trade and the Current Account
3.2.15 Capital Account and Foreign Reserves
3.2.16 External Debt
3.2.17 Transportation
3.2.18 Telecommunications
3.2.19 Electric Power
3.2.20 Water and Irrigation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN ECUADOR
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Ecuador
4.2.1 The 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 Types Of Available Export Financing And Insurance
4.2.6 Multilateral Financing
4.2.7 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.8 Valuations on Imports
4.2.9 Import Duties
4.2.10 Excise Taxes
4.2.11 Verification Fee
4.2.12 Import Licenses
4.2.13 Export Control Issues
4.2.14 Export Subsidies
4.2.15 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.16 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.17 Transit
4.2.18 Labeling Issues
4.2.19 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.20 Standards
4.2.21 Certificate of Conformity
4.2.22 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.23 Government Procurement
4.2.24 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 Trademarks
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 Efficiency Of Capital Markets And Portfolio Investments
5.4.22 Conversion And Transfer Policies
5.4.23 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.24 Dispute Settlement
5.4.25 Political Violence
5.4.26 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.27 Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.28 Large Foreign Direct Investments
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN ECUADOR
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Ecuador
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Commissioned Agents
6.2.3 Direct Importers
6.2.4 Distributors and Agents
6.2.5 Franchising Activities
6.2.6 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.7 Joint Ventures
6.2.8 Licensing Options
6.2.9 Creating a Sales 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 Strategies
6.2.15 Advertising Options
6.2.16 Trade Promotion
6.2.17 Pricing Issues
6.2.18 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.19 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.20 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.21 Local Counsel Requirements
6.2.22 Performing Due Diligence
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 Nature Of Political Relationship With The United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.3 Ecuador's Political System
8.4.4 Ecuador’s Political Parties
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 Political and Governmental History
11.1.3 Historic International Relations
11.1.4 U.S.-Ecuadoran Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Ecuador
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