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Air Pollution Control Equipment in Israel
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| Title: |
Air Pollution Control Equipment in Israel: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
123 |
| ISBN: |
0741805340 |
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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 Israel
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Israel
2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Market Highlights and Best Prospects
2.2.1 Statistical Data
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.3.1 Legal Framework
2.3.2 National Hazardous Waste Disposal Site
2.3.3 Industrial and Traffic Related Air Pollution
2.3.4 The Environmental Sector - Ministry of Environment
2.3.5 Associations of Towns for Environmental Protection (Igudei Arim)
2.3.6 Laws and Regulations, Standards
2.3.7 Implementation of Standards
2.3.8 Industrial Monitoring
2.3.9 Market Trends
2.4 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.4.1 Market Potential for Monitoring Systems
2.4.2 Domestic Production and Imports
2.4.3 Competitive Factors
2.4.4 End-User Analysis
2.5 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.5.1 Financing
2.5.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.6 Key Contacts
2.6.1 Major End Users
2.6.2 Agents
2.6.3 Environmental Engineering
2.6.4 Environmental Consulting Market
2.6.5 Key Government Agencies and Organizations
2.6.6 Associations of Towns for the Environment
2.6.7 NGO's
2.6.8 Other Important Industry Contacts
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN ISRAEL
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Israel
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN ISRAEL
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Israel
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 Export Finance/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Financing U.S.-Israeli Projects
4.2.6 Correspondent Banking Arrangements
4.2.7 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.8 Valuations on Imports
4.2.9 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.10 Licensing Procedures for Medical Equipment
4.2.11 Controls on Exports
4.2.12 Shipping Documentation
4.2.13 Certificates of Origin for Exporting to Israel
4.2.14 Labeling Issues
4.2.15 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.16 Local Standards
4.2.17 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.18 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN ISRAEL
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Israel
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protecting Property
5.4.4 Patents
5.4.5 Copyrights
5.4.6 Trademarks
5.4.7 Trade Secrets
5.4.8 Integrated Circuits
5.4.9 Cable Broadcast Law
5.4.10 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.11 Approved Enterprise Status
5.4.12 Grants Option
5.4.13 Tax Holiday Option
5.4.14 Research and Development
5.4.15 "Capital Intensive" Investments
5.4.16 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.17 Corruption Risks
5.4.18 The Local Labor Market
5.4.19 Capital Market Risks
5.4.20 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.21 Expropriation Risks
5.4.22 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.23 Political Violence Risks
5.4.24 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.25 Foreign Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN ISRAEL
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Israel
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 Major Newspapers and Business Journals (English Language)
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Performing Due Diligence
6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Israel
7.2.1 Unionization in Israel
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Israel
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Israel
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Israel
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Israel
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Israel
8.4 Political Issues in Israel
8.4.1 Bilateral Investment Agreements
8.4.2 The Peace Process
8.4.3 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.4 The Political System
8.4.5 Orientation of Major Political Parties
8.4.6 Schedule for Elections
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN ISRAEL
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Israel
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Israel
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Israel
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN ISRAEL
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Israel
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Israel
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Israel
10.2.3 Religion in Israel
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Israel
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 Historic International Relations
11.1.6 The Role of the Military
11.1.7 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in Israel
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Travel Issues
11.2.3 Languages
11.2.4 Transportation
11.2.5 Communications
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