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Computers and Peripherals Market in Cote d'Ivoire
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| Title: |
Computers and Peripherals Market in Cote d'Ivoire: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
133 |
| ISBN: |
0741826267 |
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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 Evaluating Cote d’Ivoire
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Cote d’Ivoire
2 COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS MARKET
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: aspect of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.2.3 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Financing
2.4.3 Trade Shows
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Professional Associations
2.5.2 Companies
2.5.3 Software and Services
2.5.4 Main Users
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN COTE D'IVOIRE
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN COTE D'IVOIRE
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Cote d'Ivoire
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 General Finance Availability
4.2.4 Financing Exports
4.2.5 SGS Inspection Certificate
4.2.6 Taxes, Duties and Investment Incentives
4.2.7 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
4.2.8 Temporary Entry
4.2.9 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.10 Prohibited Imports
4.2.11 Standards
4.2.12 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.13 Membership in Free Trade and Monetary Agreements
4.2.14 Commercial Barriers
4.2.15 Tariffs and Import Taxes
4.2.16 Valuations on Imports
4.2.17 Import/Export Licenses
4.2.18 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.19 Errors/Voiding of a License or Intent
4.2.20 Export Controls
4.2.21 Import/Export Document Requirements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN COTE D'IVOIRE
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Cote d'Ivoire
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.5 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.6 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.7 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.8 Political Violence Risks
5.4.9 Corruption Risks
5.4.10 The Local Labor Market
5.4.11 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.12 Large Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN COTE D'IVOIRE
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Cote d'Ivoire
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Use of Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Wholesalers and Retailers
6.2.5 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.6 Taxes
6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN COTE D'IVOIRE
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Cote d'Ivoire
7.2.1 Unionization in Cote d'Ivoire
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Cote d'Ivoire
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Cote d'Ivoire
7.2.4 Trafficking in Persons
7.2.5 Forced Labor in Cote d'Ivoire
7.2.6 Working Ages and Child Labor in Cote d'Ivoire
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COTE D'IVOIRE
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Cote d'Ivoire
8.4 Political Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System and Orientation of Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN COTE D'IVOIRE
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
9.2.1 Trial Justice in Cote d'Ivoire
9.2.2 Excessive Punishment in Cote d'Ivoire
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN COTE D'IVOIRE
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Cote d'Ivoire
10.2.3 Religion in Cote d'Ivoire
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Cote d'Ivoire
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Government
11.1.2 Political Conditions
11.1.3 Economy
11.1.4 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
11.1.5 Economic History
11.1.6 Foreign Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Cote d'Ivoire
11.2.1 Public Holidays
11.2.2 Business Infrastructure
11.2.3 Overland Transport
11.2.4 Air and Maritime Transport
11.2.5 Currency Exchange
11.2.6 Communications
11.2.7 Housing/Business Services/Schools
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