TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. COMMERCIAL OVERVIEW  ...................................    4

-    Overview of import market
-    Commercial environment
-    Host country business attitudes towards the U.S.
-    Major business opportunities
-    Major roadblocks to doing business
-    Nature of local and third country competition

II. LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS .............    7

-    Best prospects products and services
     for U.S. exporters.

III. ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOK ..........................    8

-    Upside of Economic Cycle
-    Adjustment to Europe
-    Challenges in the Welfare State
-    Principal Growth Sectors
-    Agricultural Trends and Outlook
-    Government Role in the Economy
-    Balance of Payments Situation
-    Trade and Investment Barriers
-    Labor Force
-    Third country competitors
-    Infrastructure Situation
-    Major Infrastructure Projects Underway

IV.  POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT ...............................    14

-    Bilateral Relationship with the United States
-    Major political issues affecting business climate
-    Political System, Schedule for Elections,
     and Orientation of Major Political Parties

V.   MARKETING U.S. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ................    16

-    Marketing Channels
-    Agents/Distributors: Finding a partner
-    Franchising
-    Direct Marketing
-    Joint Ventures/Licensing
-    Steps to Establishing an Office
-    Selling factors/techniques
-    Advertising
-    Pricing product
-    Sales service/customer support
-    Selling to the Government
-    Protecting your Product from IPR Infringement
-    Need for a Local Attorney

VI.  TRADE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS .....................    32

-    Tariffs and Import Taxes
-    Customs Valuation
-    Import Licenses
-    Import/Export Documentation
-    Temporary Entry
-    Labeling, Marking Requirements
-    Prohibited Imports
-    Standards
-    Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
-    Special Import Provisions
-    Membership in Free Trade Organizations

VII. INVESTMENT CLIMATE .................................     41

-    Openness to foreign investment
-    Conversion and transfer policies
-    Expropriation and compensation
-    Dispute settlement
-    Political violence
-    Performance requirements/incentives
-    Right to private ownership and establishment
-    Protection of property rights
-    Regulatory system: laws and procedures
-    Bilateral investment agreements
-    OPIC and other investment insurance programs
-    Labor
-    Foreign trade zones/free ports
-    Capital outflow policy
-    Major foreign investors

VIII. TRADE AND PROJECT FINANCING .......................     49

-    Banks and Financial Institutions
-    Exchange controls affecting trade
-    General Financing Availability
-    How to finance exports/methods of payment
-    Types of available export financing and insurance

IX.  BUSINESS TRAVEL ....................................     55

-    Business customs
-    Travel advisory and visas
-    Holidays
-    Business infrastructure

APPENDIX A - COUNTRY DATA ...............................     59

APPENDIX B - LIST OF BEST PROSPECTS .....................     61

APPENDIX C - U.S. AND COUNTRY CONTACTS ..................     94

APPENDIX D - MARKET RESEARCH ............................    102

APPENDIX E - TRADE EVENT SCHEDULE .......................    107