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Computer Software in Peru
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| Title: |
Computer Software in Peru: A Strategic Entry Report, 1998 |
| Date
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1999-05-03 |
| Pages: |
144 |
| ISBN: |
0741815265 |
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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 Peru
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Peru
2 COMPUTER SOFTWARE
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.1.1 Market Highlights and Best Prospects
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Statistical Data
2.2.2 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 Imports
2.3.4 U.S. Companies with Branch Offices in Peru
2.3.5 Latent Demand: Target Buyers
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Import Duties
2.4.3 Import Taxes
2.4.4 Exchange Rates
2.4.5 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.6 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Peruvian Subsidiaries of U.S. Companies
2.5.2 Some Peruvian Companies Representing a U.S. Software Firm
2.5.3 Major Local Software Developing Companies
2.5.4 Useful Contacts: Trade Organizations
2.5.5 Useful Contacts: Trade Publications
2.5.6 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN PERU
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Peru
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 External Accounts
3.2.5 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN PERU
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Peru
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.3 Valuations on Imports
4.2.4 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.5 Controls on Exports
4.2.6 Import/Export Documentation Requirements
4.2.7 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.8 Labeling Issues
4.2.9 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.10 Local Standards
4.2.11 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN PERU
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Peru
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.3 Expropriation Risks
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.5 Performance Requirements and Incentives
5.4.6 Private Property Risks
5.4.7 Property Rights Risks
5.4.8 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.9 Capital Market Access
5.4.10 Political Violence
5.4.11 Corruption
5.4.12 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.13 Peru's Current Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Labor
5.4.15 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.16 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN PERU
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Peru
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 Incorporating a Subsidiary
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Pricing Issues
6.2.11 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.12 Selling to the Government of Peru
6.2.13 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.14 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN PERU
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Peru
7.2.1 Unionization in Peru
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Peru
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Peru
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Peru
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Peru
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PERU
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Peru
8.4 Political Issues in Peru
8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PERU
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Peru
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Peru
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Peru
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN PERU
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Peru
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Peru
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Peru
10.2.3 Religion in Peru
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Peru
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1.1 Social History
11.1.2 Educational System
11.1.3 Cultural History
11.1.4 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.5 Government
11.1.6 Political and Governmental History
11.1.7 Economic History
11.1.8 Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments
11.1.9 Foreign Investment
11.1.10 Economic outlook
11.1.11 Narcotics
11.1.12 Historic International Relations
11.1.13 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.14 U.S. Economic Assistance
11.2 Economic History
11.2.1 Economic Policy Risks
11.2.2 Macroeconomic/Fiscal Overview
11.2.3 Trade Policy
11.2.4 Monetary Policy
11.2.5 Exchange Rate Policy
11.2.6 Government Intervention
11.2.7 Government Debt
11.2.8 Barriers to Trade
11.2.9 Government Subsidies and Protectionism
11.3 Business Customs in Peru
11.3.1 Local Business Practices
11.3.2 Local Holidays Observed
11.3.3 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
11.3.4 Temporary Entry of Goods
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