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Architectural, Construction and Engineering Services in Brazil
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Architectural, Construction and Engineering Services in Brazil: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000
Date Published: 2000-05-16
Pages: 150
ISBN: 074182650X
   
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.
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 Brazil
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Brazil
2 ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
        2.3.1 Domestic Competitors
        2.3.2 U.S. Competitors
        2.3.3 Third Country Competitors
        2.3.4 Government
        2.3.5 Transportation Projects
        2.3.6 Energy Projects
        2.3.7 General Infrastructure
        2.3.8 Private Sector
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Financing
        2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
        2.4.4 Publications
        2.4.5 Associations
        2.4.6 Architectural Firms
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN BRAZIL
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Brazil
        3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
        3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
        3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN BRAZIL
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Brazil
        4.2.1 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
        4.2.2 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
        4.2.3 Product Registration
        4.2.4 The Banking System
        4.2.5 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
        4.2.6 General Availability of Financing
        4.2.7 Financing Exports
        4.2.8 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
        4.2.9 List of Banks with Correspondent Banking Arrangements
        4.2.10 Trade Regulations and Standards
        4.2.11 Customs Regulations
        4.2.12 Tariff Rates
        4.2.13 Internal Taxes
        4.2.14 Automatic License
        4.2.15 Non-Automatic License (LI)
        4.2.16 Documentation Needed for Registration
        4.2.17 New Brazilian Health Administration Agency
        4.2.18 Labeling Requirements
        4.2.19 Restrictions on Imports
        4.2.20 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
        4.2.21 Guarantees
        4.2.22 Standards and Conformity Assessment
        4.2.23 Free Trade Zone Options
        4.2.24 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
        4.2.25 Customs Contact Information
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN BRAZIL
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Brazil
        5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
        5.4.3 Protecting Property
        5.4.4 Major Taxation Issues Affecting U.S. Business
        5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.6 Export Incentives
        5.4.7 Investment Incentives
        5.4.8 Regulatory Corruption Risks
        5.4.9 Corruption Risks
        5.4.10 The Local Labor Market
        5.4.11 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
        5.4.12 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.13 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.14 Political Violence Risks
        5.4.15 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
        5.4.16 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
        5.4.17 Major Foreign Investors in Brazil
        5.4.18 Brazil's Contact Information for Investment-Related Inquiries
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN BRAZIL
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Brazil
        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 Selling Strategies
        6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion
        6.2.9 Pricing Issues
        6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
        6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
        6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Brazil
        7.2.1 Unionization in Brazil
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Brazil
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Brazil
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Brazil
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Brazil
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Brazil
        8.4 Political Issues in Brazil
        8.4.1 Political Risks
        8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Brazil
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Brazil
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Brazil
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN BRAZIL
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Brazil
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Brazil
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Brazil
        10.2.3 Religion in Brazil
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Brazil
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Economic, Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Economic History
        11.1.2 Social History
        11.1.3 Political History
        11.1.4 Historic International Relations
        11.1.5 Key Government Players
        11.2 Business Customs in Brazil
        11.2.1 Local Business Practices
        11.2.2 Travel Issues
        11.2.3 Local Holidays Observed
        11.2.4 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
 

 

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