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[end of document]XII. MARKET RESEARCH AND TRADE EVENTS F. Market Research Following is an illustrative list of the marketing reports filed by the Commercial Service on the NTDB: Title Date The West African Economic Integration July 1997 The Twelve twenty importers Aug 1997 Cote d'Ivoire gets into gear with a truck assembly plant Oct 1997 Siemens to assemble an electronic spare parts plant in Cote d'Ivoire Nov 1997 Cote d'Ivoire's investment budget for 1997: Business implications for U.S. exporters Nov 1997 Cote d'Ivoire on the net Dec 197 Africites Jan 1998 Used clothing imports and marketing in C.I. Feb 1998 Counterfeit products and services in C.I. Feb 1998 Privatization process in Cote d'Ivoire Feb 1998 Abidjan regional stock exchange names director Feb 1998 Hotel Privatization in Cote d'Ivoire March 1998 Africa, April 21-24, 1998, Abidjan March 1998 New Arbitration Tribunal March 1998 United Parcel Service in Cote d'Ivoire March 1998 Getting there (the U.S.) to here (Abidjan) March 1998 Africa'98 -May 11-16, 1998- U.S. trade and investment March 1998 U.S. freight to handle food exports June 1998 American Chamber of Commerce of Cote d'Ivoire has a new board June 1998 Resignation of Abidjan regional stock exchange first Director could delay financial institution's activities June 1998 Reports produced by the Office of Agricultural Affairs, Abidjan include: --Oilseeds and Products Annual --Cocoa Annual and Semi-Annual --Coffee Annual and Semi-Annual --Cotton, Annual --Grain and Feed Annual --Forest Products Annual --Agricultural Situation Annual These reports are available on the FAS web page: www(a)fs.usda.gov or for purchase in hard copy from: Reports Office, Rm 6072 South USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service 14th & Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250 Tel: (202) 720-6136 Fax: (202) 720-7729
G. Major Trade Event Schedule Trade Events in the West African Region: Event Name: MULTIMEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SHOW (CONNECTION TO YEAR 2000) Event Date: October 15-17, 1998 Industry Theme: computers and telecommunications Type of Event: Trade Show and Conference Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Recruiter's Name: DOMINO S.A.R.L. Tel: (225) 05-8194/06-0202 Fax: (225) 42-8086 The Ivorian market for computers and telecommunications has grown considerably in the last five years. The number of users of computers has grown as well, including government agencies, non- government organizations, private companies, and individuals. The liberalization of the telecommunications sector in 1995 contributed to the boom of the telecommunications and computer market. Added value-services such as Internet, paging, and cellular telephony have helped introduced new technologies in the Ivorian market. American brands are present in the computer market and are sold very well despite the fierce competition. Event Name: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND RECREATION SHOW Event Date: November 3-7, 1998 Industry Theme: tourism Type of Event: Trade Show and Conference Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Recruiter's Name: SITLA Tel: (225) 32-2454 Fax: (225) 22-5924 The Ivorian government has decided to dedicate 1998 as the national year of tourism and leisure. Over the last five years, the number of tourists entering the country increased and Ivorian tourism officials aim at the level of 500,000 tourists within the next two years. Cote d'Ivoire is considered as a very central point in West and Central Africa. Compared to other neighboring countries, Cote d'Ivoire has a relatively hotel room capacity and adequate leisure, and entertainment facilities capable of attracting foreign visitors. However, there still a need for more hotels, park centers, leisure facilities, and these business opportunities for U.S. firms interested in the Ivorian market. Event Name: BATIREXPO Event Date: November 11-14, 1998 Industry Theme: construction Type of Event: Trade Show Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Recruiter's Name: CEPICI Tel: (225) 21-4070 Fax: (225) 21-4071 The Ivorian market for housing and construction has increased considerably over the last five years despite non-favorable economic and social factors. The market of building and construction materials has reached USD 200 million annually. Best prospects include electric cables, roofings, and cement. Event Name: SALI 99 Event Date: February 1-6, 1999 Industry Theme: General industry Type of Event: Trade Show Location: Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) Recruiter's Name: Ministry of Industrial Planning Tel: (225) 21-3088/21-3089 The Ivorian industry has grown in recent years. Many local companies are involved in chemical, plastic, cosmetic, cabling industry. U.S. firms can look at business opportunities offered and connect with them. Event Name: OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA Event Date: March 23-25, 1999 Industry Theme: Oil and gas Type of Event: Conference and Exhibition Location: Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) Recruiter's Name: Ministry of Mining and Petroleum Resources Tel: (225) 21-53-27 Fax: (225) 22-53-28
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