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Building Materials in Colombia
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| Title: |
Building Materials in Colombia: A Strategic Entry Report, 1999 |
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1999-10-04 |
| Pages: |
188 |
| ISBN: |
0741817888 |
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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 Colombia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Colombia
2 BUILDING MATERIALS
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 Non-U.S. Imports
2.3.3 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Requirements
2.4.2 Accessibility: Technical Requirements
2.4.3 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.4 Public Sector Procurement
2.4.5 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Related Government Agencies
2.5.2 Main End-Users Agents/Distributors
2.5.3 Financial Institutions Involved in Housing Construction
2.5.4 Useful Contacts: Publications Suitable for Advertising
2.5.5 Frequency of Publication: Monthly
2.5.6 Telephone Directories and Yellow Pages for Most Colombian Cities
2.5.7 Accessibility: Trade Events
2.5.8 Local Meetings and Exhibitions
2.5.9 International Buyers Groups
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN COLOMBIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Colombia
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN COLOMBIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Colombia
4.2.1 The Financial System
4.2.2 Reserve and Foreign Currency Requirements
4.2.3 Lending Regulations
4.2.4 The Money Market
4.2.5 The Bond Market
4.2.6 The Equity Market
4.2.7 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.8 Prior Deposit Requirement
4.2.9 Availability of Local Financing
4.2.10 Multilateral Funding Agencies and Financial Markets
4.2.11 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
4.2.12 Inter-American Development Corporation (IADC)
4.2.13 World Bank
4.2.14 Colombian Financing Sources
4.2.15 Import Duties
4.2.16 Import Tariffs
4.2.17 Non-Tariff Barriers
4.2.18 Non-Tariff Barriers to Agricultural Trade
4.2.19 Import License Approval Requirement by the MOA
4.2.20 Price Bands
4.2.21 Phytosanitary Requirements for U.S. Wheat
4.2.22 Import Licenses and Fees
4.2.23 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.24 Import Declaration
4.2.25 Valuations on Imports
4.2.26 Pre-Shipment Inspections
4.2.27 Other Import Controls (Resolutions 9 and 10 of 1996)
4.2.28 Sanitary Registration
4.2.29 Controls on Exports
4.2.30 Import Documentation
4.2.31 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.32 Short Term
4.2.33 Long Term
4.2.34 Demonstration Equipment
4.2.35 Labeling Issues
4.2.36 Labels On Pharmaceutical Products
4.2.37 Local Standards
4.2.38 Colombian Export Controls
4.2.39 Colombian Export Documentation
4.2.40 Products That Require Special Documentation
4.2.41 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN COLOMBIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Colombia
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Legal Services
5.4.3 Insurance
5.4.4 Accounting and Auditing
5.4.5 Mining and Hydrocarbons
5.4.6 Petroleum
5.4.7 Advertising
5.4.8 Audiovisual Services
5.4.9 Financial Services
5.4.10 Data Processing And Information
5.4.11 Telecommunications
5.4.12 Investment Screening
5.4.13 Andean Community CET
5.4.14 Other Regional Trade Agreements
5.4.15 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.16 Protecting Property
5.4.17 Patents and Trademarks
5.4.18 Copyrights
5.4.19 The Plan Vallejo
5.4.20 The CERT
5.4.21 Free Trade Zones
5.4.22 Export Credit
5.4.23 Preferential Export/Import Policies
5.4.24 Import Licenses
5.4.25 Promotion
5.4.26 Tax And Financial Incentives
5.4.27 Tax Reforms
5.4.28 Andean Community Decision 291
5.4.29 Performance Requirements
5.4.30 Regulatory Risks
5.4.31 Procurement
5.4.32 Bureaucratic Procedures
5.4.33 Corruption Risks
5.4.34 Enforcement
5.4.35 The Local Labor Market
5.4.36 Capital Market Risks
5.4.37 Banking and Finance
5.4.38 Related Party Transactions
5.4.39 Stocks and Bonds
5.4.40 Ownership Limitations
5.4.41 Tax Regime
5.4.42 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.43 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.44 Expropriation Risks
5.4.45 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.46 Political Violence Risks
5.4.47 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.48 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN COLOMBIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Colombia
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Prohibition Against Doing Business with Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs)
6.2.4 Franchising Activities
6.2.5 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.6 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.7 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.8 Local Corporation (Stock Company)
6.2.9 Limited Liability Partnership
6.2.10 Branch of a Foreign Corporation
6.2.11 Selling Strategies
6.2.12 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.13 Media in Colombia
6.2.14 Newspapers and Periodicals (in order of importance)
6.2.15 Magazines
6.2.16 Major Television Broadcasters/Programmers
6.2.17 Major Radio Networks
6.2.18 Pricing Issues
6.2.19 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.20 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.21 Certificate of Reciprocity
6.2.22 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN COLOMBIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Colombia
7.2.1 Unionization in Colombia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Colombia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Colombia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Colombia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Colombia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COLOMBIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Colombia
8.4 Political Issues in Colombia
8.4.1 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COLOMBIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Colombia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Colombia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Colombia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN COLOMBIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Colombia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Colombia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Colombia
10.2.3 Religion in Colombia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Colombia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Social History
11.1.2 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.3 The Republic
11.1.4 The National Front
11.1.5 Post-National Front Years
11.1.6 The Role of the Military
11.1.7 Economic History
11.1.8 Narcotics Cultivation and Control
11.1.9 Historic International Relations
11.1.10 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.11 Trade Development
11.2 Business Customs in Colombia
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Business Dress
11.2.3 Climate
11.2.4 Altitude
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