Kisserup International Trade Roots

Kisserup International Trade Roots Kisserup International Trade Roots

Panel DiscussionManagement Consulting Business Symposium - 2

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Mission StatementWe make a living from what we receive and we make a life for what we give. If we

are principled, enthusiastic and uncompromising in our goals, we can, and we improve human, environmental and global conditions. In trade, in co-operation, in

partnerships, in all activities.

Kisserup International Trade Roots is an international trade training, project

management, research and business consulting company. Established in 1998, with offices in Copenhagen, Denmark and Nova Scotia, Canada. Kisserup has worked on projects in more than fifty (50) countries

through private sector, government agencies, industry and trade associations,

bilateral donors and multilateral donor agencies.

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A view from our European

Office

Our ServicesOur Services

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Lessons Learned…Lessons Learned…

•The Elephant in the room•The Dragon in Africa•Local Partnering•Local vs. Local•Local vs. International•Tied Aid vs. Non-Tied Aid

Lessons Learned

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Lessons Learned

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Lessons Learned

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Sourcing Strategic PartnersChamber of Commerce / Business Associates /Governments / Foreign Embassies and Trade

Commissioners / Business Associations / Business Advisors / Financial Institutions / Commercial Databases / Expos and Trade Shows

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Canada - CARICOM

• Certification• Immigration • Gratification

The EPAThe EPAThe CARIFORUM-EC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is an international agreement which fully complies with WTO rules and provides greater security for Caribbean traders and investors.  

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GATS: Modes of Service GATS: Modes of Service SupplySupply

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Highlights Under the EPAHighlights Under the EPA

The main sectors that most CARIFORUM states have

liberalized in the EPA are: Business services (accounting, architecture, engineering, etc); computer and related; research

and development; environmental services; management consultancy; maritime

transport; entertainment; tourism; among others.

Under the EPA

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PRO€INVEST Activities from 2002 to 2008PRO€INVEST is an EU-ACP partnership programme for the promotion of investment and technology flows in the ACP countries undertaken by the European Commission on behalf of the ACP Group of States. The Programme was launched in 2002 with a budget of €110 million and subsequently extended to the end of March 2011.

Source: What is PRO€INVEST? PRO€INVEST Management Unit.

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PRO€INVEST Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance (TA) is an instrument which offers opportunities to elaborate and implement projects related to all kind of activities that directly concern intermediary and regional organisations, active in the ACP countries.

Source: Technical Assistance, PRO€INVEST Management Unit.

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Europe 2020: Three priorities for Europe 2020: Three priorities for sustainable growth and jobssustainable growth and jobs

Source: Presentation of J.M. Barroso to the Informal European Council, 11 February 2010

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TED - Tenders Electronic DailyDirect access to public calls for tender from across the EU and Europe, on

average 1,200 new notices every day (www.ted.europa.eu)

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Contact UsContact UsMs. Pernille Fischer Boulter

President & CEOKisserup International Trade Roots Europe & Inc.

Email: [email protected]

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