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Sports and Fitness Equipment in Egypt
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| Title: |
Sports and Fitness Equipment in Egypt: A Strategic Entry Report, 1999 |
| Date
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1999-10-04 |
| Pages: |
159 |
| ISBN: |
0741818744 |
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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 Egypt
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Egypt
2 SPORTS AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT
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 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Health Clubs
2.5.2 Specialized Magazine
2.5.3 Industry Fairs
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN EGYPT
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Egypt
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Services
3.2.3 Energy
3.2.4 Agriculture
3.2.5 Major Government Projects
3.2.6 Industry
3.2.7 Infrastructure Projects
3.2.8 Macro-Economic Policies
3.2.9 Structural Adjustment and Privatization the Keys to Growth
3.2.10 Boosting Savings and Investment Rates
3.2.11 The U.S.-Egypt Partnership for Economic Growth and Development
3.2.12 U.S.-Egypt Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
3.2.13 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.14 Mobilizing the Private Sector
3.2.15 The Y2K Issue
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN EGYPT
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Egypt
4.2.1 Brief Description of the Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Availability Of Financing
4.2.4 Financing Exports to Egypt
4.2.5 Egyptian Financial And Insurance Mechanisms
4.2.6 Financing Projects
4.2.7 The World Bank
4.2.8 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
4.2.9 The International Development Association (IDA)
4.2.10 The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.11 The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
4.2.12 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.13 Valuations on Imports
4.2.14 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.15 Controls on Exports
4.2.16 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.17 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.18 Labeling Issues
4.2.19 Food Labeling Requirements
4.2.20 Multiple Product Samples
4.2.21 Artificial Colors
4.2.22 Natural Colors
4.2.23 Preservatives
4.2.24 Flavorings
4.2.25 Shelf-Life Standards and Product Specifications
4.2.26 Shipping Documents
4.2.27 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.28 Local Standards
4.2.29 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.30 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN EGYPT
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Egypt
5.4.1 Banking Law 155 of 1998
5.4.2 Law 156 of 1998
5.4.3 Law 1 of 1998
5.4.4 Law 18 of 1998
5.4.5 Law 19 of 1998
5.4.6 Law 89 of 1998
5.4.7 Barriers to Investment
5.4.8 Privatization
5.4.9 Private Property Risks
5.4.10 Investment Incentives and Guarantees Law 8 of 1997
5.4.11 Companies Law 3 of 1998
5.4.12 Representative Offices
5.4.13 Branch Offices
5.4.14 Capital Markets Law 95 of 1992
5.4.15 Banking Laws
5.4.16 Leasing Law 95 of 1995
5.4.17 R&D Projects
5.4.18 Foreign NGOs Working in Egypt
5.4.19 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.20 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.21 Patents
5.4.22 Copyrights
5.4.23 Trademarks
5.4.24 Trade Secrets
5.4.25 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.26 Adequacy of Laws and Regulations Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.27 Foreign Trade Zones and Ports
5.4.28 Major Taxation Issues Affecting U.S. Business
5.4.29 Performance Requirements and Incentives
5.4.30 Tax Incentives
5.4.31 Pricing and Customs Preferences
5.4.32 Geographical Areas
5.4.33 Export and Import Policies
5.4.34 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.35 Corruption
5.4.36 Labor
5.4.37 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.38 Repatriation of Profits and Capital
5.4.39 Bilateral Investment Treaty
5.4.40 Remittances
5.4.41 Royalty Payments
5.4.42 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.43 Small Investors/Individuals
5.4.44 The Supreme Constitutional Court
5.4.45 The Council of State and Administrative Court
5.4.46 The Judiciary
5.4.47 National Court System
5.4.48 Special Courts
5.4.49 Public Prosecution
5.4.50 The Social Prosecutor
5.4.51 Political Violence
5.4.52 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.53 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.54 Major Foreign Investors
5.4.55 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN EGYPT
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Egypt
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 General Partnership Companies, or Limited Partnership Companies
6.2.3 Limited Liability Company
6.2.4 Joint Stock Company
6.2.5 Agents/Distributors
6.2.6 Franchising Activities
6.2.7 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.8 Foreign Sales Corporations (FSC)
6.2.9 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.10 Organizational Structure & Management in Egypt
6.2.11 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.12 Selling Strategies
6.2.13 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.14 Pricing Issues
6.2.15 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.16 Selling To The Egyptian Government
6.2.17 Tenders Law
6.2.18 Practical Problems of the Tenders Law
6.2.19 Other Practical Considerations in Selling to the Government
6.2.20 Defense Trade
6.2.21 Defense Opportunities
6.2.22 Background and Overview of USAID in Egypt
6.2.23 Procurement Opportunities
6.2.24 Commodity Import Program (CIP)
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN EGYPT
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Egypt
7.2.1 Unionization in Egypt
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Egypt
7.2.3 Forced Labor in Egypt
7.2.4 Working Ages and Child Labor in Egypt
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN EGYPT
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Egypt
8.4 Political Issues in Egypt
8.4.1 Economic Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Terrorism
8.4.3 Political Reform
8.4.4 Brief Synopsis Of Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN EGYPT
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Egypt
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Egypt
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Egypt
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN EGYPT
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Egypt
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Egypt
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Egypt
10.2.3 Religion in Egypt
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Egypt
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Social History
11.1.2 Persian, Greek, Roman, and Arab Conquerors
11.1.3 European Influence
11.1.4 Camp David and the Peace Process
11.1.5 Economic History
11.1.6 Natural Resources
11.1.7 Historic International Relations
11.1.8 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in Egypt
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Food
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