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Railway and Locomotive Equipment in Egypt
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| Title: |
Railway and Locomotive Equipment in Egypt: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
182 |
| ISBN: |
0741826828 |
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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 Egypt
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Egypt
2 RAILWAY AND LOCOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects 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 Local Production
2.3.2 U.S. Presence
2.3.3 Third Country Imports
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Financing
2.4.3 Distribution Practices
2.4.4 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 KEY CONTACTS
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 Private Sector
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 Infrastructure Projects
3.2.3 Solid Macroeconomic Performance
3.2.4 Continuing Budget Discipline
3.2.5 Balance of Payments
3.2.6 Boosting Savings and Investment Rates
3.2.7 Structural Adjustment and Privatization
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN EGYPT
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Egypt
4.2.1 Trade Barrier Risks
4.2.2 Representative Listing of Commercial Legislation in Egypt
4.2.3 Valuations on Imports
4.2.4 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.5 Controls on Exports
4.2.6 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.7 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.8 Labeling Issues
4.2.9 Multiple Product Samples
4.2.10 Restrictions on the Use of Food Additives
4.2.11 Shelf-Life Standards and Product Specifications
4.2.12 Shipping Documents
4.2.13 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.14 Local Standards
4.2.15 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.16 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.17 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
4.2.18 Trade and Project Financing
4.2.19 Brief Description of the Banking System
4.2.20 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.21 General Availability of Financing
4.2.22 Egyptian Financial and Insurance Mechanisms
4.2.23 Financing Projects
4.2.24 The World Bank
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 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Barriers to Investment
5.4.3 Privatization
5.4.4 Repatriation of Profits and Capital
5.4.5 Bilateral Investment Treaty
5.4.6 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.7 Performance Requirements and Incentives
5.4.8 Tax Incentives
5.4.9 Pricing and Customs Preferences
5.4.10 Geographical Areas
5.4.11 Export and Import Policies
5.4.12 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.13 Investment Incentives and Guarantees
5.4.14 Additional Incentives and Measures
5.4.15 Companies
5.4.16 Capital Market Laws
5.4.17 Banking Laws
5.4.18 Leasing Law 95 of 1995
5.4.19 R&D Projects
5.4.20 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.21 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.22 Patents
5.4.23 Copyrights
5.4.24 Trademarks
5.4.25 Trade Secrets
5.4.26 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.27 Support for Intellectual Property Rights Protection
5.4.28 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.29 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.30 Political Violence Risks
5.4.31 Corruption
5.4.32 Bilateral Investment Agreements & Regional Cooperation
5.4.33 The Local Labor Market
5.4.34 Foreign Trade Zones and Ports
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 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Organizational Structure & Management in Egypt
6.2.7 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.8 Selling Strategies
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Daily Newspapers
6.2.11 Weekly Newspapers/Magazines
6.2.12 Pricing Issues
6.2.13 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.14 Selling to the Egyptian Government
6.2.15 Tenders Law
6.2.16 Practical Problems of the Tenders Law
6.2.17 Other Practical Considerations in Selling to the Government
6.2.18 Defense Trade
6.2.19 Defense Opportunities
6.2.20 Financing Foreign Agricultural Export Sales
6.2.21 Investment Opportunities
6.2.22 Trade Barriers
6.2.23 Import Tariffs
6.2.24 Customs Regulations
6.2.25 Import License Requirements
6.2.26 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
6.2.27 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
6.2.28 Decree 619 of 1998
6.2.29 Import Circular No. 82 of 1998: Prior Shipment Exempted
6.2.30 Import Circular No. 84 of 1998: List of Consumer Goods
6.2.31 Import Circular No. 86 of 1998: Decree 619
6.2.32 Import Circular No. 87 of 1998: Guarantee Requirements for Clearance of Consignments
6.2.33 Import Circular No. 94 of 1998: Consumer Goods in Free Zones
6.2.34 Labeling Requirements
6.2.35 Food Import Requirements
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 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Egypt
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Egypt
7.2.5 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 Terrorism
8.4.2 Political Reform
8.4.3 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 Persian, Greek, Roman, and Arab Conquerors
11.1.2 European Influence
11.1.3 Camp David and the Peace Process
11.1.4 Political and Governmental History
11.1.5 The Role of the Military
11.1.6 Economic History
11.1.7 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Egypt
11.2.1 Restricted Areas
11.2.2 Photography Requirements
11.2.3 Transportation
11.2.4 Language Communication
11.2.5 Housing
11.2.6 Food
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