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| Title: |
Local Loop Wireless: Paging in Ukraine: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
171 |
| ISBN: |
0741827212 |
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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 Ukraine
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Ukraine
2 LOCAL LOOP WIRELESS: PAGING
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 Local Production
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 KEY CONTACTS
2.5.1 American Embassy
2.5.2 Ukrainian Government
2.5.3 Major Telecom Operators
2.5.4 ISP and Satellite Services
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN UKRAINE
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Ukraine
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 UKRAINE
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Ukraine
4.2.1 Major Foreign Investors
4.2.2 Description of the Banking System
4.2.3 Foreign Exchange Control Risks
4.2.4 General Financing Availability
4.2.5 How to Finance Exports/Method of Payment
4.2.6 Types of Project Financing Available
4.2.7 The World Bank
4.2.8 The Eurasia Foundation
4.2.9 The Ukraine Fund
4.2.10 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Projects
4.2.11 Ukraine Trade Facilitation Program
4.2.12 Integrated Agricultural Services
4.2.13 Poltava Oil and Gas Extraction
4.2.14 SME Credit Line
4.2.15 World Bank Projects
4.2.16 Taxation
4.2.17 Tariffs, Non-Tariff Barriers and Import Taxes
4.2.18 Valuations on Imports
4.2.19 Import Licenses
4.2.20 Export Controls
4.2.21 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.22 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.23 Labeling Issues
4.2.24 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.25 Local Standards
4.2.26 Free Trade Zones/Bonded Warehouses
4.2.27 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.28 Membership in Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN UKRAINE
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Ukraine
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Property Risks
5.4.3 Property Rights Risks
5.4.4 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.5 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.6 Corruption
5.4.7 Labor
5.4.8 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.9 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.10 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.11 Dispute Settlement
5.4.12 Political Violence
5.4.13 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
5.4.15 Capital Outflow Restrictions
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN UKRAINE
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Ukraine
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Ventures
6.2.6 Foreign Investment Legislation
6.2.7 Licensing
6.2.8 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.9 Registration
6.2.10 Selling Factors / Techniques
6.2.11 Advertising Options
6.2.12 Product Pricing
6.2.13 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.14 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.15 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.16 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN UKRAINE
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Ukraine
7.2.1 Unionization in Ukraine
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Ukraine
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Ukraine
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Ukraine
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Ukraine
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UKRAINE
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Ukraine
8.4 Political Issues in Ukraine
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN UKRAINE
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Ukraine
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Ukraine
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Ukraine
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN UKRAINE
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Ukraine
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Ukraine
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Ukraine
10.2.3 Religion in Ukraine
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Ukraine
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Business Customs in Ukraine
11.2 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
11.2.1 Accommodations
11.2.2 Clothing
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Etiquette
11.2.5 Language
11.2.6 Money
11.2.7 Transportation
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