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Executive Summary: This Report sets forth the Commission?s analysis of the U.S.- China relationship in the designated areas of investigation in our Congressional mandate: China?s proliferation practices, China?s economic reforms and U.S. economic transfers to China, China?s energy needs, Chinese firms? access to the U.S. capital markets, U.S. investments into China, China?s economic and security impacts in Asia, U.S.-China bilateral programs and agreements, China?s recor...
Excerpt: Science & Technology (S&T) Policy Infrastructure Guidelines and References Introduction: This reference guide is intended to assist Science and Technology (S&T) policy makers, planners and business professionals in formulating S&T policy that will enable greater commercial S&T activities and more productive relationships between public and private sector S&T entities. The Office of Technology Policy (OTP) of the Technology Administration in the U.S. Department o...
Excerpt: The Information Technology for Development Division (ICT) facilitates matching the needs of countries in the area of information technology (IT) for development with the resources and capabilities of the Inter-American Development Bank. As countries attempt to generate synergy to ensure that their diverse IT related activities contribute to achieving development objectives, the IADB is involved in generating internal synergy in order to respond effectively and i...
Executive Summary: Much has changed in the U.S.-China economic and trade relationship since China began negotiations to join the predecessor to the WTO, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 17 years ago. In 1986, total U.S.-China trade was only $7.9 billion, and imports from China outpaced U.S. exports to China by $1.7 billion. In contrast, in 2003, total U.S.-China trade is projected to top $170 billion, with imports from China exceeding U.S. exports to Ch...
Provision of Further Information: On request, PSC must provide the following information to the MOI every six (6) months: financial and employment records, contract status, weapons data, and any other data the MOI may advise they require. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the PSC Operating License. MOI shall provide the PSC with a written notice of any failure to comply with this provision and a one week grace period to comply before any revocation of an Operating License.
Excerpt: Pursuant to my authority as Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), and under the laws and usages of war, and consistent with relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 1483 and 1511 (2003) and 1546 (2004)...
Excerpt: COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY REGULATION NUMBER 11 AMENDMENTS TO COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY REGULATIONS NO. 2 (CPA/REG/10 JUNE 2003/02) AND NO. 3 (CPA/REG/18 JUNE 2003/03). Pursuant to my authority as Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), and under the laws and usages of war, and consistent with relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 1483 and 1511 (2003) and 1546 (2004)...
Executive Summary: Special 301 recommendation: Despite extensive raiding on behalf of some industry sectors, piracy rates remain at over 90% across all copyright industries. IIPA again recommends that China remain subject to Section 306 Monitoring.
Excerpt: Need help figuring out how to use American FactFinder (AFF) to get population information for your state or country or neighborhood?
Excerpt: Description of the Foreign Trade Statistics Program. Merchandise Trade Statistics - This description covers all phases of the foreign trade statistics program and may contain portions not pertinent to this report.
Excerpt: Letter of Interest financial package in place to help land emerging market business. That old greeting, I'm from the federal government, and I'm here to help you, used to bring peels of laughter to the entrepreneurial world. But some things have really changed. And, they recently got better for small- and mid-sized U.S. exporters.
Excerpt: The Advocacy Center is key The Advocacy Center was placed within the Commercial Service, the U.S. and overseas office network at the International Trade Administration, Commerce's export arm. That provides the resources to work closely with exporters both on their home ground as well as internationally (where the project tenders are being developed).
Excerpt: The Advocacy Center was established in 1993 to promote U.S. exports and help create and retain U.S. jobs by coordinating high-level U.S. government support to large, medium-sized, and small companies competing for international opportunities. U.S. exports and U.S. jobs are generated when these companies source goods and services from the United States. We use advocacy as a means to promote our country?s economic well-being by leveling the playing field.
Excerpt: USG export promotion policy has historically looked to U.S. incorporation and domestic content in determining whether USG support is appropriate in a particular instance. The increasingly complex nature of international commercial transactions now necessitates revisiting the issue of which factors should be considered in determining whether or not to provide USG advocacy support in any given circumstance. The guidelines that follow are provided to Ambassadors an...
Excerpt: ADVOCACY QUESTIONNAIRE. United States Government advocacy decisions are made on the basis of the best information available. To assist us in responding effectively to your company's request for advocacy, please submit this Questionnaire (including the information requested on the following pages) and other relevant materials to your USG contact or to the Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3814A, Washington, D.C. 20230, Phone: (202) 482-3896, Fax:...
Excerpt: United state Government advocacy decisions are made on the basis of the best information available. To assist us in responding effectively to your company's request for advocacy please this questionnaire including the information requested on the following page other relevant materials to your USG contact or to the Advocacy Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3814A Washing, D.C 20230, Phone (202) 482-3896, FAX:(202) 482-3508 Please also complete the attach...
Excerpt: For most people, lightning never strikes twice in the same place. But if it does, Global Atmospherics, Inc. (GAI) will know when and where Around the World, GAI's lighting detection equipments is catching numerous lighting surges and is also telling us what time and location Tunisia's Ministry of Communications.
Excerpt: The Advocacy Center: Let us Work For you Exporting today usually require more than offering superior products or services at competitive prices. Frequently, us Companies must navigate complex foreign trade regulations and deal with obscure foreign government agencies or bureaucracies. To assist current and potential U.S. exporters find their way through the sometimes over whelming challenges associated with marketing abroad, the U.S. government offers the services of Advocacy Center.
Excerpt: Now Partnership Between Commerce & Ex-Im Bank The MOU has already been of benefit to Cincinatti based architectural firm Landrum and Brown. The company sought our assistance in competing for a contract for the Building Design Scheme for the new passenger terminal area of the Beijing Capital International Airport.
Excerpt: A view on MDB procurement procedures and procurement guidelines. -- Panelists: James Adams, VP, Operations Policy and Country Services, World Bank Armando Araujo, Director of Procurement, The World Bank Manuel Rapoport, Manager, Development Effectiveness and Strategic Planning Department, IDB Christian Gomez, Deputy Manager, Development Effectiveness and Strategic Planning Department, IDB -- Moderator: Susana Florian, Senior Vice-President, Parsons Brinckerhoff...