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SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SILVASANDE SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR SNUC SO SOC SOCI SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIO SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOMALIA SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STEPHEN HADLEY STET STP STR STUDENT SU SUCCESSION SUFFRAGE SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SUSAN SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THOMAS THOMMA THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN 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KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LOPEZ LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MANUEL SERGIO GONZALEZ MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARANTIS MARIA MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS MATT MAYA MB MBM MC MCA MCAP MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCAIN MCCONNELL MCCP MCGRAW MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEETINGS MENDIETA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL FELIPE CANAHUATI YACAMAN MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIKE MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMED HESHAM ELDIN YOUSSEF MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS MORALES MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURAD MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NADIA NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEGROPONTE NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICHOLAS NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC 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02AMMAN2819 | JORDAN ASKS FOR VIEWS ON FTA MEETINGS [...] (sbu) Majed Hammoudeh, the director of the Foreign Trade Policy Directorate at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT),called to broach the subject of bilateral meetings foreseen by the Free Trade Agreement. ------------------------- Rules of Origin Committee ------------------------- [...] | 2002-05-30 15:42:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV JO OPIC |
02AMMAN4060 | JORDAN: 2002 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT SINCE KING ABDULLAH SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE IN 1999, JORDAN HAS TAKEN STEPS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN INVESTMENT. KEY REFORMS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TOURISM, AND SERVICES SECTORS. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT LAWS GRANT SPECIFIC IN [...] | 2002-07-23 07:04:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB KIDE EFIN ECON ETRD JO OPIC |
02AMMAN4786 | U.S. FIRM INTERESTED IN CALL CENTERS IN JORDAN [...] (u) Summary. In an initiative that it sees both as a promising business venture and an element of support for regional peace, the U.S. firm Stream International is seriously looking at Jordan as a site for an international call service center that would employ over 300 technically skilled J [...] | 2002-08-25 06:38:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ECPS ECON IS JO OPIC |
02AMMAN5515 | JORDAN'S TRADE MINISTRY GEARING UP FOR JOINT [...] (u) The Ambassador delivered the USG's official invitation to convene the 2002 U.S.-Jordan Joint Commission to Jordanian Trade Minister Salah al Bashir on September 22. Accepting the invitation, Bashir provided the GOJ's preferences for dates, events, and agenda items for the Joint Commissio [...] | 2002-09-25 06:58:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EAGR JO OPIC |
02AMMAN6374 | JORDAN FUND LAUNCHED [...] (U) Amid an enthusiastic reception, the Government of Jordan launched the Jordan Fund, a $50 million fund designed to attract foreign investment and provide capital to the local private sector. Deutsche Bank is acting as International Advisor for the Fund, with Jordanian investment banking f [...] | 2002-10-31 08:58:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON KTDB KIDE JO OPIC |
02AMMAN6581 | JORDAN'S JOINT COMMISSION AGENDA [...] (u) Summary: Jordan's government and private sector have developed an ambitious schedule of events in support of the December 11 U.S.-Jordan FTA Joint Commission meeting (detailed schedule below). Their plan envisages three days of FTA-related meetings and press events to raise awareness o [...] | 2002-11-08 10:26:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV KPAO JO OPIC |
03ABUDHABI3164 | UAE: 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2003-07-07 06:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON KSPR KTBD KPRP OPIC TC |
03AMMAN11 | JORDAN: POST VIEWS ON ENLARGING INTERARAB FUND [...] (sbu) Summary. In response to proposals to increase the size and nature of OPIC's support for the Amman-based InterArab Fund, Embassy staff took a hard look at the Fund's current activities as well as the factual basis of persistent local rumors about improprieties involving the Fund's mana [...] | 2003-01-02 08:31:00 | Embassy Amman | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV JO OPIC |
03AMMAN4929 | JORDAN: 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT SINCE KING ABDULLAH SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE IN 1999, JORDAN HAS TAKEN STEPS TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN INVESTMENT. KEY REFORMS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TOURISM, AND SERVICES SECTORS. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT LAWS GRANT SPECIFIC IN [...] | 2003-08-06 07:40:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB KIDE EFIN ECON ETRD JO OPIC |
03COLOMBO1389 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2003 FOR SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2003-08-11 07:10:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECONOMICS EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV |
03COLOMBO1478 | Sri Lanka Country Commercial Guide, FY 2004 [...] Below is the Executive Summary of the Sri Lanka Country Commercial Guide, FY 2004. Per reftel, Post has sent the entire text of the Guide to Washington agencies, and will be uploading the guide to CS intranet soon. BEGIN TEXT. Country Commercial Guide Sri Lanka Fiscal Year 2004 [...] | 2003-08-25 09:31:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV BEXP CE OPIC ECONOMICS |
03COLOMBO1540 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR MALDIVES, [...] The following is the 2004 Investment Climate Statement for the Republic of Maldives. This statement will be included in the Post's FY 2004 Maldives Country Commercial to be sent separately. Begin text. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT MALDIVES, SEPTEMBER 2003. Openness to Foreign Investm [...] | 2003-09-05 05:40:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV MV OPIC ECONOMICS |
03HANOI1808 | VIETNAM: 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2003-07-16 02:05:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | BTA ECON EINV ELAB ETRD FINREF KTBD OPIC VN |
03OTTAWA2002 | 2003 CANADIAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] This message is sensitive but unclassified; please protect accordingly. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR CANADA Openness to Foreign Investment General Attitude ---------------- 2. With few exceptions, Canada offers foreign investors full national treatment within the context of a [...] | 2003-07-15 20:13:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV KTDB KSPR CA OPIC |
03RANGOON910 | BURMA'S INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Table of Contents: Summary Preface: U.S. Investment in Burma Subject to Sanctions  [...] | 2003-07-31 07:15:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB BM OPIC |
03SANAA1690 | 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - REPUBLIC OF [...] THE FOLLOWING IS EMBASSY'S YEAR 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR YEMEN. 2. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: A. 1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) is committed to attracting foreign investors by improving its overall investmen [...] | 2003-07-13 07:05:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV YM OPIC ECON COM |
03TEGUCIGALPA1923 | 2003 Investment Climate Statement for Honduras [...] Provided below is the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for Honduras. Responses are keyed to reftel. ----------------------------------- A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. The Honduran government is generally open to foreign investment and welco [...] | 2003-08-14 17:40:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV HO OPIC |
03THEHAGUE1879 | NETHERLANDS 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Attached we transmit the text of the 2003 investment climate statement for the Netherlands. This update corresponds with chapter VII in the FY 2003 Country Commercial Guide. The full text of the ICS has also been transmitted by e-mail to EUR/IFD/OIA for the attention of Neil Feird and Ann Mc [...] | 2003-07-24 15:02:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON KTDB EFIN KIDE NL OPIC |
04ABUDHABI2343 | UAE: JULY 2004 APPENDIX TO 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] (U) This appendix serves as an update to the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has been provided to assist investors in the interim period resulting from the U.S. Government's decision to begin publishing the Country Commercial Guide (of which the Invest [...] | 2004-07-13 11:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON KSPR KTBD KPRP OPIC TC |
04ACCRA2044 | GHANA'S PARLIAMENT MEETS ONE LAST TIME BEFORE [...] (C) Ghana's Parliament convened October 5 for a final, abbreviated session prior to the December elections. Parliament's agenda includes a number of bills and agreements important to the U.S. This includes the Ghana-OPIC Agreement, the Ghana-Kaiser Aluminum Agreement on the Sale of Valco, the [...] | 2004-10-16 17:51:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EAIR ENRG EINV EIND PREL GH OPIC |
04ACCRA2205 | KAISER COMPLETES SALE OF VALCO TO THE GOVERNMENT [...] (U) Kaiser Aluminum has sold its 90-percent stake in the Volta River Aluminum Company (Valco) to the Government of Ghana (GoG)for USD 18.5 million. After Parliament ratified the sale agreement on October 28 (septel),GoG and Kaiser officials met in London on October 29 to complete the officia [...] | 2004-11-08 17:22:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV EMIN ENRG GH EXIM OPIC |
04ACCRA2213 | GHANA: FINAL PARLIAMENT ACTION IN 2004 [...] This cable highlights significant legislation that passed Parliament during its October 5 - November 4 session and follows up on bills of particular US interest, as highlighted Reftel. 2. In its final session of 2004, Parliament ratified the OPIC-Ghana Investment Incentives Agreement, passe [...] | 2004-11-09 12:28:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EAIR ENRG GH OPIC |
04ACCRA2305 | IMF READOUT ON GHANA'S ECONOMY [...] (SBU) The IMF has raised 2004 growth estimates for Ghana to 5.5 percent. Inflation should stay at 11-13 percent and the balance of payments improved in 2004 due to large cocoa exports, donor aid flows and record remittances. There is concern on the fiscal side, with wages and fuel subsidies [...] | 2004-11-23 16:05:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINV ENRG GH OPIC |
04ACCRA2319 | FINANCE MINISTER'S UPBEAT STATUS REPORT ON GHANA'S [...] (SBU) Summary: Finance Minister Osafo Maafo gave an optimistic appraisal of Ghana's planning for the Millennium Challenge Act (MCA) during a November 22 meeting with Ambassador Yates. In response to concerns raised by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC),Osafo Maafo reconfigured Ghana [...] | 2004-11-29 11:22:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KMCA EAID EINV EAGR EFIN GH OPIC MCA |
04ACCRA2384 | GHANA: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 2004 [...] This report covers noteworthy economic events and activities in Ghana for November 2004. The issues covered are: -- Ambassador Hosts AmCham Breakfast -- Fitch and Standard and Poor's Reaffirm Ghana Ratings -- World Bank Approves West Africa Gas Pipeline Project -- President Kufuor Opens Co [...] | 2004-12-07 15:08:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EMIN GH OPIC |
04ACCRA2484 | WEST AFRICA GAS PIPELINE NEARING THE FINISH LINE; [...] (SBU) On December 3, the Government of Ghana (GoG) hosted symbolic signing and groundbreaking ceremonies of the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP). The States had not accomplished all conditions necessary for the West Africa Pipeline Company (WAPCo) to take Final Investment Decision (FID) prior t [...] | 2004-12-15 17:23:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ENRG ETRD GH OPIC |
04ACCRA2527 | ALCOA'S BID FOR VALCO [...] (SBU) Summary. EconOffs met with Randy Phillips and Jeff Heeter of Alcoa December 14. Phillips and Heeter were in Ghana to follow up on Alcoa's proposal to purchase a larger stake in the Volta Aluminum Company(VALCO) and develop Ghana's bauxite reserves. The proposal also includes the const [...] | 2004-12-22 08:30:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EMIN ENRG GH EXIM OPIC |
04ACCRA2536 | GHANA 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Post is pleased to provide below the 2005 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ghana. This report revises and updates the ICS submitted August 2004. A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment Attracting foreign direct investment remains a key objective of Ghana's economic recovery program, w [...] | 2004-12-22 22:38:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN BEXP KTDB ELAB GH OPIC USTR |
04ACCRA2551 | WAGP INVESTMENT COMPLETED FOLLOWING LAST MINUTE [...] (SBU) Summary: On December 17 and 20 the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) and West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP) shareholders completed the final requirements for taking Final Investment Decision (FID). Most investors (excluding Togo and Benin) deposited their financial contributions int [...] | 2004-12-23 20:22:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EFIN GH OPIC |
04AMMAN5611 | 2004 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, post updates an outstanding investment dispute by a "U.S. person" against the Government of Jordan (GOJ). Claimant A refers to Jacobs Engineering Group of Pasadena, California. Claimant B refers to Arab Potash Co., Ltd., which at the time the dispute arose was 52 [...] | 2004-07-07 14:49:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN PGOV KIDE CASC JO OPIC |
04COLOMBO951 | SRI LANKA: REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2004-06-09 08:37:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN PGOV KIDE CASC CE OPIC ECONOMICS |
04GUATEMALA1417 | GUATEMALA'S 2004 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Land invasions (squatter takeovers) of large farmlands are fairly common in Guatemala. Private sector organizations complained that the squatters sometimes acted with government complicity during the four-year administration of President Portillo, who left office in January 2004. The new ad [...] | 2004-06-08 18:52:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN PGOV KIDE CASC OPIC |
04GUATEMALA1791 | Guatemala - July 2004 Appendix to 2003 [...] No summary [...] | 2004-07-20 19:44:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE KTDB EFIN ECON GT OPIC |
04HANOI2068 | VIETNAM: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT APPENDIX [...] This cable provides the suggested text of the 2004 Investment Climate Statement Appendix for Vietnam. As requested reftel, post has also sent the ICS/A via email to EB/IFD/OIA Alexander T. Bryan. 2.Begin text of the 2004 Investment Climate Statement Appendix for Vietnam: Vietnam - July 2 [...] | 2004-07-26 08:02:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC VN FINREF IPROP LABOR |
04KINSHASA1407 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT APPENDIX 2004 [...] Per Reftel, Post submits ICS appendix below. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: July 2004 Appendix to 2003 Investment Climate Statement. This appendix serves as an update to the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has been provided to assist investors in t [...] | 2004-07-29 14:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB PGOV PREL CG OPIC |
04KINSHASA1506 | EMBASSY COMMENTS ON NO.1 CONTRACTING OPIC [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified, Privileged Business Information. Not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Embassy Kinshasa has reviewed the two applications for political risk insurance that No.1 Contracting Corporation of Ashley, PA has submitted to OPIC. Post opines that there are no curre [...] | 2004-08-10 12:48:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ELTN CG OPIC |
04KINSHASA1553 | PRIDE AND PREJUDICE BY VP BEMBA [...] (C) Summary. On Aug 12, Ambassador Meece paid a courtesy call on DRC Vice President for Economic and Financial Affairs, Jean-Pierre Bemba. Bemba made clear his pride in the economic achievements of the past year and his extreme prejudice toward Rwandan President Kagame as the primary culprit b [...] | 2004-08-17 13:53:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON EFIN EINV EMIN ETRD PGOV PREL CG HIPC OPIC |
04KINSHASA1591 | EMBASSY COMMENTS ON IRC OPIC APPLICATION [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified, Privileged Business Information. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Embassy Kinshasa has reviewed the application for political risk insurance that International Rescue Committee (IRC) has submitted to OPIC. IRC has operated in the DRC for almost the ent [...] | 2004-08-24 06:37:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EINV CG OPIC |
04KINSHASA1763 | EMBASSY COMMENTS ON ALEXANDER'S GROUP OPIC [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Privileged Business Information. Please Protect Accordingly. 2. (SBU) Embassy Kinshasa has reviewed Alexander's Group Telecom's (ASG - of NY, New York) applications for OPIC political risk insurance. ASG has been present in the DRC since 1999. It was previous [...] | 2004-09-20 14:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV CG OPIC |
04KINSHASA2021 | EMBASSY COMMENTS ON NO.1 CONTRACTING OPIC [...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Privileged business information. 2. (SBU) Embassy Kinshasa has reviewed the application that No.1 Contracting and Franoza Trucking have submitted to OPIC for political risk investment insurance on a performance bond. Post believes that there are no current po [...] | 2004-11-01 15:41:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON ELTN CG OPIC |
04KUWAIT2272 | Kuwait Investment Climate Statement [...] Kuwait - July 2004 Appendix to 2003 Investment Climate Statement a) This appendix serves as an update to the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for Kuwait. It has been provided to assist investors in the interim period resulting from the U.S. Department of Comme [...] | 2004-07-21 06:30:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB KU OPIC |
04LAGOS1410 | JULY 2004 INTERIM UPDATE OF 2003 NIGERIA INVESTMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2004-07-13 10:10:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON ELAB KTDB NI OPIC |
04LILONGWE1175 | MALAWI INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2005 [...] Openness to Foreign Investment A. The Government encourages both domestic and foreign investment in most sectors of the economy, without restrictions on ownership, size of investment, source of funds, and destination of final product. The Competition And Fair Trading Act -- passed by Parli [...] | 2004-12-30 13:50:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC USTR BUD FIN |
04MADRID2794 | SPAIN: 2004 APPENDIX TO 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Spain - July 2004 Appendix to 2003 Investment Climate Statement 2. This appendix serves as an update to the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for Spain. It has been provided to assist investors in the interim period resulting from the U.S. Government's decision to begin publishing the Cou [...] | 2004-07-22 14:24:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB SP USTR OPIC |
04MANAMA1175 | BAHRAIN - JULY 2004 APPENDIX TO 2003 INVESTMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2004-07-25 10:25:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV BA OPIC |
04MAPUTO1053 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT APPENDIX FOR [...] Per reftel, post submits Investment Climate Statement (ICS) appendix below: MOZAMBIQUE: July 2004 Appendix to 2003 Investment Climate Statement This appendix serves as an update to the 2003 Investment Climate Statement for Mozambique. It has been provided to assist investors in the interim pe [...] | 2004-08-04 15:28:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV MZ OPIC |
04MAPUTO1445 | MCC CEO PAUL APPLEGARTH'S VISIT TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: DURING A FOUR-DAY VISIT, MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION CEO PAUL APPLEGARTH AND HIS TEAM MET WITH PRESIDENT CHISSANO, SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS, AND THE PRESS IN AN EFFORT TO BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH MOZAMBIQUE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE MILLENNIUM CH [...] | 2004-11-02 12:01:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EINV MZ MCC OPIC |
04MAPUTO1446 | OPIC-SUPPORTED US INVESTOR IN MOZAMBIQUE BACKS INTO [...] (SBU) Summary: On October 28, American investor David Herbert and his Danish partner Jorgen Nielsen settled a dispute with the Zimbabwean firm Cabo do Mar over rights to the land on which their Nyati Beach Lodge is located. They agreed to pay usd 650,000 to permanently block execution of an Oc [...] | 2004-11-02 12:02:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV MZ OPIC MCC |
04MAPUTO463 | NACALA CORRIDOR PROJECT IN JEOPARDY -- YET AGAIN [...] (C) Summary. The Nacala Port and Rail Corridor project is yet again in trouble. Two principal outstanding issues remain: 1) the lack of the government of Malawi (GOM)'s signature on a Direct Agreement and 2) on-going disagreements between the project's US-led consortium and the principal Mozam [...] | 2004-04-02 09:27:00 | Embassy Maputo | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ETRD PGOV PREL MZ OPIC |
04MAPUTO923 | MOZAMBIQUE RESPONSE: SOVEREIGN CREDIT RATING FOLLOW- [...] (SBU) Provided below is Post's response to Reftel request for input on Mozambique's Sovereign Credit Rating (SCR). I. LOCAL SUPPORT FOR SCRs: a. The Government of Mozambique (GRM) maintains a strong interest in retaining and updating its SCR. The Government, through the Ministry of Planning a [...] | 2004-07-12 07:22:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAID EFIN MZ OPIC |
04WELLINGTON558 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT ON NEW ZEALAND [...] No summary [...] | 2004-06-30 05:11:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN KTDB PGOV NZ OPIC |
05ABUDHABI224 | 2005 Investment Climate Statement, United Arab Emirates [...] No summary [...] | 2005-01-12 10:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OPIC KTDB USTR TC |
05ACCRA1499 | POST COMMENT ON APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: [...] Post has consulted with various sources in Ghana and found no adverse information on Ghana Home Loans Co. Ltd., CAL Bank Ltd., or on any of the individuals mentioned Ref A. 2. Dominic Adu, the proposed Executive Chairman, is a Ghanaian trained in the U.K. as an accountant. Prior to workin [...] | 2005-07-28 16:19:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN GH OPIC |
05ACCRA190 | VALCO REBORN: ALCOA SIGNS MOU WITH GHANA GOVERNMENT [...] (SBU) On January 26, Alcoa signed an MOU with the GOG giving it the exclusive right to assess the feasibility of creating an integrated aluminum industry in Ghana which could pave the way for a USD 600 million investment. If both parties agree on the economic feasibility of the project after [...] | 2005-01-27 16:58:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EMIN ENRG GH EXIM OPIC |
05ALGIERS1164 | ALGERIAN BANKS WILL FINANCE DESALINIZATION PLANTS [...] (C) Minister of Energy and Mines Khelil made clear in a June 6 meeting with Ambassador that the GOA had given careful consideration to its plans to finance future desalinization plants. While Algerian state banks did not have much experience in project financing, they had to start somewhere. [...] | 2005-06-07 17:37:00 | Embassy Algiers | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON AG OPIC |
05ALGIERS1328 | ALGERIA SIGNS ITS FIRST-EVER PROJECT FINANCE DEAL [...] (U) Hamma desalination plant negotiators signed contracts June 25 committing to a loan for the first reverse-osmosis desalination plant in Algeria, one of the largest such plants in the world. OPIC is loaning up to $200 million for the plant, which is expected to be completed in 2007, 24 mont [...] | 2005-07-02 08:45:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV SENV AG OPIC |
05ALGIERS1624 | ALGERIA 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2005-08-08 08:24:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB AG OPIC USTR |
05AMMAN4782 | 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Per reftel, post herewith updates the October 2004 "Report of U.S. Citizen Expropriation Claims and Certain Other Commercial and Investment Disputes" regarding an outstanding investment dispute by a "U.S. person" against the Government of Jordan (GOJ). Claimant A refers to Jacobs Eng [...] | 2005-06-15 15:12:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV JO |
05AMMAN531 | JORDAN - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2005 [...] In response to reftel request, post submits the Investment Climate Statement for 2005 for Jordan. As requested, post will also send a copy of the ICS via email to EB/IFD/OIA. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, JORDAN: Investment Climate Openness to Foreign Investment Since [...] | 2005-01-23 07:11:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB JO OPIC USTR |
05ANKARA3357 | GMAC/DILLINGHAM UPDATE [...] (SBU) On June 1, ECON/C raised GMAC/Dillingham's problems in completing the long-delayed Izmir Ring Road project with Under Secretary Ibrahim Canakci, the head of the Turkish Treasury who reports directly to State Minister Ali Babacan. Canakci was familiar with the letter sent by OPIC VP Ro [...] | 2005-06-14 07:53:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EFIN EINV TU OPIC |
05ANKARA3870 | TURKISH REPLY TO OPIC LETTER ON IZMIR RING [...] (U) On July 5, Embassy received the following response to our June 3 diplomatic note that transmitted OPIC Acting CEO Connelly's letter to Deputy Prime Minister Sener. Begin Text. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the honour to inform that the letter from Ross J. Connelly, Acting Presi [...] | 2005-07-06 08:35:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP EINV TU OPIC |
05ANKARA4786 | COURT RULING THREATENS TO SUSPEND TURKISH POWER [...] (SBU) Summary: In a surprise ruling in late July, the Council of State (Danistay) issued a suspension ruling for the Electricity Sales Agreement of Enka's Izmir power plant. Enka is optimistic that the court ruling will be overturned, given the power plant's significant share in Turkey's elect [...] | 2005-08-15 14:51:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV BEXP TU EXIM OPIC |
05ANKARA5310 | TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO IRAQ - GOOD NEWS; [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey's Kartet Company gained GOT regulatory approval for increasing its exports to Iraq to 300 MW from current 200 MW, but for a limited and indefinite period, in favor of aiming for a competitive tender for allocation of transmission capacity for the longer term or for a lar [...] | 2005-09-13 08:37:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ETRD TU IZ OPIC |
05BRASILIA119 | BRAZIL INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2005 [...] This cable transmits Mission Brazil's submission of the 2005 Investment Climate Statement. Introduction - Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------------------- 2. Openness to Foreign Investment. Brazil knows that achieving sustained, rapid growth depends on for [...] | 2005-01-12 14:38:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB BR OPIC USTR |
05BRASILIA1696 | BRAZIL: SUBMISSION FOR INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2005-06-24 20:06:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ENRG EFIN OPIC |
05BRASILIA1879 | BRAZIL: DISPUTES CAST SHADOW OVER FUTURE ENERGY [...] (SBU) Summary. Investment disputes between U.S. investors and Brazil are currently concentrated in the country's energy sector. The majority of the disputes involve contracts for thermoelectric plants that were signed during a period of drought-induced energy shortage (2001- 2002) with guara [...] | 2005-07-15 15:05:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ENRG EFIN KIDE OPIC |
05BRASILIA2133 | BRAZIL - OPIC PROPOSED LOAN TO PORT SECURITY INTL [...] Post has no objection to OPIC's proposed loan to Port Security International, LLC (PSI) in support of the installation and operation by that firm of scanning equipment at three ports in Brazil (Itajai, Sao Francisco do Sul, and Paranagua). The Foreign Commercial Service Office in Brasilia doe [...] | 2005-08-11 16:43:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN EWWT OPIC |
05BRATISLAVA38 | SLOVAKIA - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2005 [...] SINCE 1998, SLOVAKIA'S ONCE TROUBLED ECONOMY HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A BUSINESS FRIENDLY STATE THAT LEADS THE REGION IN ECONOMIC GROWTH. IN ITS DOING BUSINESS IN 2005 REPORT, THE WORLD BANK NAMED SLOVAKIA AS THE WORLD'S TOP REFORMER IN IMPROVING ITS INVESTMENT CLIMATE OVER THE LAST YEAR, AL [...] | 2005-01-20 17:24:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KTDB LO OPIC USTR |
05CAIRO4532 | EGYPT: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] a) Claimant A b) 2001 c) In June 2001, the Alexandria Governorate took approximately 6,000 square meters of claimant's land (on which a factory had been built) to widen the adjoining highway. The Governorate's ensuing construction work also damaged a wall and some property. As a re [...] | 2005-06-15 15:21:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE PGOV EG OPIC |
05CARACAS790 | 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR VENEZUELA [...] (U) Per Reftel, the 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Venezuela is presented below. 2. (U) 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Venezuela Contents A. Openness to Foreign Investment A.1 The New Constitution A.2 Legal Framework: Decree 2095 A.3 Limitations under Decree 2 [...] | 2005-03-16 21:19:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KTDB ETRD PGOV VE OPIC USTR |
05COLOMBO1026 | 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The following dispute is being submitted for 2005 as per section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA) for Sri Lanka: (A) Claimant A (B) 2004 (C) Claimant had been contracted in June 2000 to provide power to the national grid under a combined cycle agreement signed [...] | 2005-06-08 09:56:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE PGOV OPIC |
05COLOMBO1052 | SRI LANKA: FASTS AND FURIOUS: MONKS AND MARXISTS [...] (SBU) President Chandrika Kumaratunga continues to face staunch opposition from Marxist coalition partner Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Buddhist nationalist Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) over her plans to sign an agreement on tsunami relief with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam S [...] | 2005-06-13 12:17:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PTER CE OPIC LTTE |
05COLOMBO1366 | IMI - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2005 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2005-08-04 10:59:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON ECONOMICS EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
05COLOMBO875 | IMI - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2005 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2005-05-12 07:40:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON ECONOMICS EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
05DARESSALAAM77 | TANZANIA: 2005 Investment Climate Statement [...] Per reftel, post submits the 2005 Investment Climate Statement below. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Government of Tanzania has taken significant steps to encourage foreign investment by creating an attractive package [...] | 2005-01-14 08:19:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB OPIC USTR TZ |
05DARESSALAAM775 | TANZANIA: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Post is not aware of any new investment disputes or expropriation claims in 2005. 2. (U) Our 2004 submission reported on a long-standing claim of two United States companies, Cargill and Louis Dreyfuss, against the Government of Tanzania. This claim has since been settled. (Please see [...] | 2005-04-20 12:47:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN PGOV KIDE CASC TZ OPIC |
05DOHA85 | 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: QATAR [...] This report serves as the 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Qatar. It will be provided to assist U.S. investors wishing to do business in Qatar. 2. A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment: 3. The Government of Qatar, under the leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa [...] | 2005-01-12 11:10:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ENRG EPET QA KTBD OPIC USTR |
05GUATEMALA218 | GUATEMALA: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] No summary [...] | 2005-01-31 13:20:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE KTDB EFIN ECON GT USTR OPIC |
05HANOI468 | VIETNAM: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2005-02-25 14:12:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | APEC ASEAN BTA EFIN EINV FINREF ILAB IPROP KTDB OPIC PGOV SOE VN WTO |
05HANOI575 | VIETNAM: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2005-03-09 04:40:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | APEC ASEAN BTA EFIN EINV ELAB FINREF IPROP KTDB LABOR OPIC PGOV SOE VN |
05ISTANBUL346 | SUZER PLAZA CONTROVERSY CONTINUES [...] (SBU) Summary: Istanbul's controversial Suzer Plaza skyscraper, which houses the Ritz Carlton Hotel and was partially financed by OPIC, has returned to the headlines in recent weeks. In early January, two restaurants at the building's base were targeted for partial demolition by city official [...] | 2005-03-02 07:59:00 | Consulate Istanbul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV TU OPIC |
05KINGSTON1257 | 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Kingston is aware of one investment dispute between a U.S. citizen/entity and the GOJ. This dispute was first described in ref B, was updated in refs C and D, and was included in the 2004 Report on Investment Disputes. 2. Post was last contacted by Claimant via his lawyer in June [...] | 2005-05-12 20:33:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | KIDE EINV ECON CASC EFIN PGOV JM OPIC |
05KINGSTON2720 | PROPOSED OPIC INVESTMENT GUARANTY: POST VIEWS FROM [...] (U) Post is responding to OPIC's request for comments and recommendations regarding the proposed OPIC investment guaranty to the National Housing Trust of Jamaica (NHT) in connection with the plan by NHT to finance mortgages and other costs associated with a low-income housing initiative for g [...] | 2005-12-16 20:19:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON JM OPIC |
05KINSHASA148 | 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - CONGO-KINSHASA [...] Summary: The Congolese Government (GDRC) has completed over one year of its transition from war to peace with only limited impact on the investment climate. The inclusion of former rebel groups in the GDRC has provided a modicum of political stability. Additionally, IMF and World Bank reform [...] | 2005-01-27 14:26:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB PGOV PREL CG OPIC |
05KINSHASA819 | CONGO/B: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] In reply to Reftel A, Embassy Brazzaville reports the following investment disputes in Republic of Congo (Congo/B). 2. Claimant A Year When Dispute Arose: As early as 1999 Case History: Claimant purchased Congolese debt on secondary market and claims that Congo has defaulted on the debt. [...] | 2005-05-19 07:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE PGOV CF OPIC |
05KUWAIT113 | KUWAIT 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, included below is the full text of Embassy Kuwait's 2005 Investment Climate Statement. 2. ---------------------------- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT ---------------------------- OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ The Council of Ministers approv [...] | 2005-01-09 07:38:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KTDB KU OPIC USTR |
05KUWAIT2231 | KUWAIT INPUT FOR 2005 REPORT OF INVESTMENT [...] (U) As requested reftel, post is submitting the following update for inclusion in the 2005 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims. 2. (U) A. Claimant Designation: Claimant A vs. Kuwait Ministry of Finance, Offset Department. 3. (U) B. Year When Dispute Arose: The di [...] | 2005-05-25 04:27:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN CASC PGOV KIDE KU OPIC |
05LIMA1346 | Peru: 2005 ATPDEA Eligibility Report [...] The following is Post's submission of Peru's 2005 ATPDEA Eligibility Report, as requested in reftel. Effect of the ATPA/ATPDEA ------------------------- 2. The growing importance of the U.S. market for Peruvian exporters is reflected by the fact that the U.S. share of Peru's total expor [...] | 2005-03-21 16:39:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV PE OPIC USTR |
05LIMA5360 | POST RESPONSE TO MICROFINANCE INTERNATIONAL [...] This is an action request. Please see Para 3. 2. Post received OPIC's request for Embassy comments regarding proposed OPIC financing for Microfinancing International Corporation (MFIC) and how recent events may impact the proposed project. After some internal investigation, neither FCS [...] | 2005-12-19 21:54:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | PE ENIV OPIC |
05MADRID100 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness to Foreign Investment A. The socialist (PSOE) government of Spain that assumed office in March, 2004 is interested in attracting foreign investment. There have been no significant changes in Spain's regulations for investment and foreign exchange under the new government. Spanish l [...] | 2005-01-12 12:55:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB SP OPIC USTR |
05MAPUTO1062 | MOZAMBIQUE - 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] Claimant A purchased a 50 percent share in a luxury beach lodge in Vilanculos, Mozambique, from a non-U.S. citizen in August 2004, using USD 2.5 million in OPIC funds.? A Zimbabwean claimant had for several years asserted a claim to the land on which the lodge was constructed in late 2003. Cou [...] | 2005-08-22 14:49:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE PGOV MZ OPIC |
05MAPUTO115 | MOZAMBIQUE: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2005-01-24 16:02:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EAGR ETRD BTIO BEXP EAID KTDB MZ USTR OPIC |
05MAPUTO145 | OPIC/NYATI BEACH DEVELOPMENTS - U.S. INVESTOR [...] (C) Summary: OPIC-supported American investor Dave Herbert was evicted from his Nyati Beach Lodge on January 6 based on a new provincial court order. Mozambique High Court has issued a dispatch suspending that order, but the provincial judge has refused to enforce the suspension. Mr. Herbert a [...] | 2005-01-31 14:58:00 | Embassy Maputo | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV MZ OPIC |
05MAPUTO25 | MEETING WITH PRESIDENT-ELECT GUEBUZA ON OPIC- [...] (SBU) Summary: OPIC-supported investor Dave Herbert continues to be under threat from a claimant to the land on which his Nyati Beach Lode is located. It appears that plans by the claimant to take possession of the lodge and evict guests on December 31 were frustrated when the Minister of Inte [...] | 2005-01-06 07:55:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV MZ OPIC |
05MAPUTO262 | MOZAMBIQUE CONTACTS: WTO NON-AGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS [...] Per reftel request, Post recommends the following Mozambican private sector contacts to be included in a discussion about a sectoral approach to tariff liberalization: Sergio Chitara Executive Director, Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique (CTA) Tel. (+258)-1-311-734/5 Fax. ( [...] | 2005-02-27 08:35:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EINV ETRD KTDB MZ OPIC USTR WTO |
05OTTAWA1773 | OTTAWA: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2005-06-10 18:47:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC EFIN KIDE PGOV CA OPIC |
05OTTAWA1811 | OTTAWA: REVISION TO 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] The following information has been received from Robert Curtis, claimant G. His letter (below),requesting assistance in returning to Canada, is accompanied by two copies of a FOIA request (para 2). Post is forwarding the original to WHA/CAN for transmittal to the FOIA office and other offic [...] | 2005-06-15 16:11:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC EFIN KIDE PGOV CA OPIC FOI |
05PARIS349 | FRANCE 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...] | 2005-01-19 15:07:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB FR OPIC USTR |
05PORTAUPRINCE1667 | HAITI: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (A) Claimant A (B) 1973 (C) According to information provided by Claimant A (a U.S. citizen who has not signed a Privacy Act Waiver),in 1970 Claimant signed a 99 year agreement with the GOH to establish a privately financed, privately administered free enterprise zone on the Haitian i [...] | 2005-06-16 14:06:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE HA OPIC POGV |
05PORTAUPRINCE3136 | Haiti: 2006 Investment Climate Statement [...] Per reftel, post submits the following 2006 Investment Climate Statement for Haiti. Openness to Foreign Investment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. Haiti's openness to foreign investment is codified in its laws. Officials at the highest level have affirmed the Government of Haiti's in [...] | 2005-12-28 20:27:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB EFIN ECON EINV ELAB PGOV HA OPIC USTR |
05PRAGUE68 | CZECH REPUBLIC: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Post's updated investment climate statement for 2005 follows para 2. 2. THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE Maintaining an open investment climate has been a key element of the Czech Republic's transition from a Communist, centrally planned economy to a functioning market economy. The Czech Republic [...] | 2005-01-13 07:04:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB EZ OPIC USTR |
05RANGOON43 | BURMA 2004 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Table of Contents: Summary Preface: U.S. Investment in Burma Subject to Sanctions Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Performance Requirements and Incentives Right to Private Ownership and Establishment Protect [...] | 2005-01-11 04:41:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTDB BM OPIC USTR |
05SANAA255 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE 2005 [...] The following is posts' submission for the 2005 Investment Climate Statement: (Begin Text) Investment Climate 2005 for Yemen: Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Performance Requir [...] | 2005-02-07 11:03:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR YM ECON COM |
05SANTIAGO1412 | CHILE: 2005 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTE AND [...] This message transmits Post submission for the 2005 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. 2. Embassy is not aware of any on-going investment dispute, involving U.S. citizens or corporations and the GOC, that meets the criteria outlined in Ref A. KELLY [...] | 2005-06-29 12:31:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN CASC KIDE CI OPIC |
05TEGUCIGALPA2491 | Honduras: Post Supports Microfinance International [...] Summary: Post strongly supports MFIC USD 4 million request in OPIC financing to support its lending program for Microfinancial institutions, and USAID continues to work with all three prospective partner organizations of Finsol, Banhcafe, and ODEF. Post looks forward to learning more of pos [...] | 2005-12-12 22:33:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON AMGT HO OPIC |
05TEGUCIGALPA404 | HONDURAS: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2005-02-18 20:43:00 | Embassy Tegucigalpa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV HO OPIC USTR |
05VIENNA138 | 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA [...] Following is 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: Investment Climate Statement - Austria 2005 ------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ With the European Union's (EU) enlargement in May 2004, Austria's location became [...] | 2005-01-14 15:37:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB AU OPIC USTR |
05WELLINGTON45 | NEW ZEALAND: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2005 [...] No summary [...] | 2005-01-14 04:22:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV NZ OPIC USTR |
05WELLINGTON985 | NEW ZEALAND: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2005-12-21 02:05:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR NZ |
06ABUDHABI135 | UAE: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-18 12:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV AE USTR OPIC |
06ADDISABABA2073 | ETHIOPIAN PASTORALISTS GATHERING DISCUSS INTERNAL AND CROSS-BORDER CONFLICTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: From July 16-18, the UN's Office of the Coordinator for Humanitarian Activities (UN OCHA) convened approximately 300 pastoralists from about 15 West and East African countries, as part of UN OCHA's DFID-funded Pastoralist Communications Initiative. The meeting provided a platform [...] | 2006-07-26 14:14:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN EINV EAID PGOV PREF ET EAGR OPIC |
06AITTAIPEI1905 | 2006 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation [...] AIT/Taipei is not aware of any claims or disputes that would be candidates for inclusion in the 2006 report on investment disputes and expropriation claims. KEEGAN [...] | 2006-06-05 05:57:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV TW |
06AMMAN303 | JORDAN - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2006 [...] In response to reftel request, post submits the Investment Climate Statement for 2006 for Jordan. As requested, post will also send a copy of the ICS via email to EB/IFD/OIA. BEGIN TEXT OF INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, JORDAN: Jordan 2006 Investment Climate Statement - Jordan Openne [...] | 2006-01-17 13:20:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB JO OPIC USTR |
06ANKARA100 | TURKEY: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness To Foreign Investment The Government of Turkey (GOT) views foreign direct investment as vital to the country's economic development and prosperity. Accordingly, Turkey has one of the most liberal legal regimes for FDI in the OECD. With the exception of some sectors (see below),areas [...] | 2006-01-06 12:54:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB TU OPIC USTR |
06ANKARA2798 | HOPES AND FEARS IN TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-17 04:58:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV BEXP EXIM OPIC TU |
06ANKARA2824 | HOPES AND FEARS IN TURKEY'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With growing fears of an electricity supply deficit in Turkey by the end of the decade, the Turkish government has announced plans to add nuclear power to its energy mix and the private sector is calling for greater clarity on the investment framework. While the U.S. firm AES [...] | 2006-05-18 07:12:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV BEXP EXIM OPIC TU |
06ANKARA2877 | HOPES AND FEARS IN TURKEY' ELECTRICITY SECTOR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With growing fears of an electricity supply deficit in Turkey by the end of the decade, the Turkish government has announced plans to add nuclear power to its energy mix and the private sector is calling for greater clarity on the investment framework. While the U.S. firm AES [...] | 2006-05-22 06:21:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV BEXP TU EXIM OPIC |
06ANKARA3712 | TURKEY'S KARTET PERSEVERES IN ELECTRICITY EXPORTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkish Kartet Company seeks U.S. support in its quest to increase electricity exports from Turkey to northern Iraq from 250 MW to 1200 MW. Kartet says this has been blocked by Turkish energy regulator EMRA, which has called for competition, but has been unable to stir up compe [...] | 2006-06-23 12:26:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ETRD OPIC TU IZ |
06ANKARA3716 | TURKEY'S KARTET PERSEVERES IN IRAQ ELECTRICITY EXPORTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkish Kartet Company seeks U.S. support in its quest to incrase electricity exports from Turkey to northern raq from 250 MW to 1200 MW. Kartet says this has been blocked by Turkish energy regulator EMRA, which has called for competition, but has been unable to stir up competi [...] | 2006-06-23 14:42:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET ETRD OPIC TU IZ |
06ANKARA4379 | TURKEY'S LOOMING ELECTRICITY DEFICIT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With growing fears of an electricity supply deficit in Turkey before the end of the decade (Ref B),the Turkish government has announced plans to move forward more quickly on privatization and establishment of an electricity market for pricing and settlement. Meanwhile, long fi [...] | 2006-08-01 07:33:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EINV EPET BEXP EXIM OPIC TU |
06ANKARA5455 | TURKEY ENERGY SECTOR - MAKE NO SMALL PLANS [...] (SBU) Summary: On the heels of completion of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, Energy Minister Hilmi Guler announced ambitious plans for $130 billion in new energy projects in Turkey, calling on the private sector to take up these new opportunities. Turkey is committed to developin [...] | 2006-09-19 10:43:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG BEXP EINV EXIM OPIC TU |
06ASMARA580 | Eritrea: 2006 Report on Investment Disputes and [...] The United States Government is aware of four claims by American citizens that may be outstanding against the Government of the State of Eritrea (GSE). Three of these claims were reported in previous reports and there is one new claim for 2006. 2. a) Claimant A b) 1998 c) On July 20 [...] | 2006-07-07 09:33:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED | ENIV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV ER |
06ASTANA51 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (SBU) This cable is Sensitive But Unclassified and contains business-sensitive information. Not for Internet distribution. Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) This cable responds to Reftel request for input to the 2006 report on investment disputes and expropriation claims. 3. (SBU) Po [...] | 2006-06-15 14:48:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN PGOV KIDE OPIC KZ |
06BANJUL191 | GAMBIAN CIVAIR: AIRLINE NEGOTIATIONS AND A NEW DIRECTOR [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Gambian government continues its efforts to attract a commercial air carrier that will provide direct flights to the United States. Negotiations with North American Airlines (NAA),acquired by World Air Holdings in 2005, have progressed quickly and there is a possibility for a [...] | 2006-03-29 12:09:00 | Embassy Banjul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR KTIA OPIC PINR ETRD EINV GA |
06BANJUL583 | THE GAMBIA: GOTG ISSUES INITIAL OIL EXPLORATION [...] (SBU) Local media have announced a September 8 agreement between the GOTG and a Canadian oil company, Buried Hill Energy Company (BHEC),whereby the latter obtained an oil exploration license covering two of six blocks in the GOTG-designated offshore exploration zone. Issuance of the explorat [...] | 2006-09-19 17:33:00 | Embassy Banjul | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET PREL PGOV OPIC EXIM USTDA GA CA |
06BELGRADE75 | SETTLEMENT REACHED IN VALEANT INVESTMENT DISPUTE [...] (SBU) On December 14, 2005, the GOS and U.S. company Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (formerly ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc.) reached an agreement to settle on an outstanding investment dispute. The history of the case, which is an ownership dispute, is provided in Reftel A. The GOS agreed t [...] | 2006-01-18 13:01:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIDE EINV EFIN CASC PGOV SR MW OPIC |
06BOGOTA717 | COLOMBIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The Uribe administration stepped up the economic liberalization begun in the early 1990's and is committed to an open investment regime. Liberalization has progressed furthest in telecommunications, accounting/auditing, energy, and tourism and to a lesser extent, legal services, insurance, dis [...] | 2006-01-26 15:52:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OPIC KTDB USTR CO |
06BRASILIA1366 | BRAZIL: SUBMISSION FOR INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Per instructions in reftel, US Embassy Brasilia is aware of two (2) claims of US persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Brazil (GOB). Claim 1 ------- a. Claimants A and B b. 1999 c. Claimants A and B, along with a Brazilian partner, through a joint [...] | 2006-07-06 18:52:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE ENRG CASC ECON OPIC PGOV BR |
06BRASILIA324 | BRAZIL INVESTMENT CLIMATE 2006 [...] This cable transmits Mission Brazil's submission of the 2006 Investment Climate Statement. This document has already been forwarded to USDOC by e-mail. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Brazil is open to and encourages foreign investment. The Brazilian Co [...] | 2006-02-14 17:46:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR BR |
06BRIDGETOWN1706 | ANTIGUA - HALF MOON BAY: INCREASING COMMON GROUND; [...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 20 Ambassador Kramer and legal counsel to the Half Moon Bay property's Amcit majority shareholder met with Antigua and Barbuda Attorney General and Minister of Tourism to revitalize efforts to resolve differences surrounding the 11-year-old expropriation case of the [...] | 2006-09-25 20:27:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV PGOV PREL PINR CASC ELAB OPIC KIDE AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1811 | AMBASSADOR KRAMER FAREWELL TOUR: ANTIGUA AND [...] (C) SUMMARY: During a September 20 visit to Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador Kramer met with Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, continuing her series of farewell meetings with leaders of the seven island-nations to which she is accredited. The Ambassador also met with Minister of Housing, Cultu [...] | 2006-10-12 19:52:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV PGOV PREL PINR CASC ELAB OPIC KIDE AC XL |
06BRIDGETOWN1832 | AMBASSADOR KRAMER BEGINS FAREWELL TOUR: ST. KITTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: During her September 18-20 visit to St. Kitts, Ambassador Kramer began the first in a series of farewell meetings with the Prime Ministers and Governors General of the seven island-nations to which she is accredited. On September 18 she met with St. Kitts and Nevis Governor Gen [...] | 2006-10-17 15:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV PGOV PREL PINR CASC ELAB OPIC EAGR KIDE |
06BRIDGETOWN1833 | AMBASSADOR KRAMER BEGINS FAREWELL TOUR: ST. KITTS [...] (U) SUMMARY: During her September 18-20 visit to St. Kitts, Ambassador Kramer began the first in a series of farewell meetings with the Prime Ministers and Governors General of the seven island-nations to which she is accredited. On September 18 she met with St. Kitts and Nevis Governor Gen [...] | 2006-10-17 15:21:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV PGOV PREL PINR CASC ELAB OPIC EAGR KIDE |
06BUENOSAIRES1362 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The following report outlines new and ongoing investment disputes between the GOA and US investors, updating Post,s 2004 Investment Disputes Report (reftel C) and its 2005 update (reftel B). Post is aware of 21 disputes involving 19 claimants against the GOA, of which 12 are active. Since [...] | 2006-06-16 14:19:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV KIDE PREL OPIC AR |
06BUENOSAIRES33 | ARGENTINA -- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-06 14:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
06BUENOSAIRES34 | ARGENTINA -- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-06 14:17:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
06CAIRO3706 | EGYPT: 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] a. Claimant A b. 2001 c. In June 2001, the Alexandria Governorate took approximately 6,000 square meters from Claimant A's land (on which a factory had been built) to widen the adjoining highway. The Governorate's ensuing construction work also damaged a wall and some property [...] | 2006-06-14 08:21:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV EG |
06CARACAS2450 | 2006 SECTION 527 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES IN [...] No summary [...] | 2006-08-17 18:36:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
06CASABLANCA631 | MOROCCO SUBMISSION FOR 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] (U) Post has discussed reftel internally with relevant Mission elements. We are not aware of any expropriation, other taking of property or contract repudiation by the Government of Morocco (GOM) in the past year. Please note post did not submit a report last year because only affirmative [...] | 2006-06-08 15:30:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE PGOV OPIC MO |
06COLOMBO1515 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] The following dispute is being submitted for 2006 as per section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA) for Sri Lanka: (A) Claimant A (B) 2004 (C) Claimant had been contracted in June 2000 to provide power to the national grid under a combined cycle agreement signed with [...] | 2006-09-14 09:30:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CE |
06COLOMBO218 | IMI - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 - [...] THE FOLLOWING IS THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR MALDIVES FOR 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT MALDIVES FEBRUARY 2006 2. Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 87 are exclusive resort islands. The local population is about 285,000, and ove [...] | 2006-02-10 05:37:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR MV |
06COLOMBO321 | IMI - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2006 ? SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-02-28 10:56:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV |
06DARESSALAAM63 | TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] The Government of Tanzania has taken significant steps to encourage foreign investment by creating an attractive package of incentives for investors and easing bureaucratic requirements. As a result, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Tanzania has increased steadily in the last five years. Tan [...] | 2006-01-18 03:52:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB TZ OPIC USTR PGOV |
06DOHA51 | 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: QATAR [...] This report serves as the 2006 Investment Climate Statement for Qatar. It will be provided to assist U.S. investors wishing to do business in Qatar. 2. Begin text of Investment Climate Statement. A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment: The government of Qatar, under the leadership of the [...] | 2006-01-10 15:11:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ENRG EPET QA KTBD OPIC USTR ECON |
06DUBLIN60 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 - IRELAND [...] Over the past twenty years, the Irish Government has actively promoted foreign direct investment (FDI),a strategy that has underpinned unprecedented economic growth during this "Celtic Tiger" period. FDI flows into Ireland increased from an annual average of USD 140 million in the mid-1980s [...] | 2006-01-20 13:54:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN USTR ECON KTDB OPIC EI |
06GEORGETOWN107 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR GUYANA [...] The Government of Guyana encourages foreign direct investment in almost all sectors. Billed as a "first stop shop" for investors, the Guyana Office for Investment (GO- INVEST) is charged with leading government efforts to attract foreign and domestic investment. GO-INVEST focuses primarily [...] | 2006-01-31 19:28:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV KTDB GY OPIC USTR |
06GEORGETOWN374 | OPIC-SUPPORTED INVESTMENT FUND IN THE REGION: [...] As requested in Reftel, Post has reviewed AIC International Investments Limited's proposal and offers the following feedback. 2. There is a need for capital in almost all sectors in Guyana. Commercial banks are the main source for capital funds. During 2005, the average lending rates at com [...] | 2006-04-24 19:38:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OTRA OPIC GY |
06GEORGETOWN547 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] In response to reftel, the following is Post's submission for the 2006 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. Post is aware of five (5) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Guyana (GOG),all of which were detailed in the 2005 report [...] | 2006-06-09 19:25:00 | Embassy Georgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV GY |
06GUATEMALA1087 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - GUATEMALA [...] CLAIMANT A - MARGARET ARGUDO: EMBASSY HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY CLAIMANT A ON THE STATUS OF EVICTING ILLEGAL SETTLERS FROM HER FARM. AS PER REF A, SHE HAD ALSO NOT RETURNED TELEPHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS IN 2005. THIS CASE APPEARS TO BE RESOLVED OR INACTIVE. 2. CLAIMANT B - FERROVIAS GUATE [...] | 2006-06-02 15:08:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE PGOV ECON CASC OPIC GT |
06GUATEMALA49 | GUATEMALA: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-11 22:09:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB ECON GT OPIC EXIM |
06HARARE972 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The US Government is aware of eight (8) claims of US persons which may be outstanding against the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ). All eight claims arise out of the GOZ's Land Resettlement Program, which commenced in 2000. The general pace of land seizure has slowed, as very few non-indigenous [...] | 2006-08-01 16:13:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC CASC PGOV |
06ISLAMABAD21968 | ASSISTANT SECRETARY BOUCHER'S MEETING WITH PAKISTANI PRIME [...] (C) Summary: On November 7, Assistant Secretary Boucher met with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. Aziz discussed the political situation, remarking that the Bajaur incident had played into the hands of the religious opposition, and that the mood of the general populace was truly angry. He re [...] | 2006-11-13 10:39:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON ETRD EINV OPIC MNUC AF PK |
06JAKARTA6335 | INDONESIA 2006 SECTION 527 INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] As requested in reftel, the following is post,s submission for the Department,s annual Section 527 report to Congress on U.S. citizen expropriation claims and other investment disputes involving foreign governments/economies. This cable updates post,s 2005 submission. 2. The United States [...] | 2006-05-19 01:23:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV ID |
06KABUL1022 | VISIT OF SECRETARY OF COMMERCE CARLOS GUTIERREZ TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez visited Afghanistan February 28 to March 1. Secretary Gutierrez met with GOA President Karzai, Minister of Commerce Arsala, participated in a roundtable with Afghan International Chamber of Commerce executives and members of parliament, bus [...] | 2006-03-08 11:40:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL1201 | Afghanistan: Ambassador Gross Promotes [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador David Gross, U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy visited Afghanistan February 25-27, 2006 to meet with senior Afghan government officials, including Vice President Massoud and the newly created Parliamentary Committee on Communicati [...] | 2006-03-19 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS EINV ECON PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL1345 | AFGHANISTAN ADVOCACY SUCCESS STORY: U.S. POULTRY [...] (U) Summary: In the wake of Afghanistans first confirmed case of Avian Influenza, Summit Associates, an American company that imports U.S. frozen chicken and eggs, requested Embassy advocacy to intervene with customs officials blocking Summit containers from entering the country and to help l [...] | 2006-03-27 15:30:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL2298 | THE ARDS AND GOA PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES [...] (SBU) The Afghan Reconstruction Development Service (ARDS,) strives to conduct GOA procurement in accordance with international standards and the GOA Procurement Law, passed in September 2005. Though not all GOA procurement is handled by the ARDS, this office sets a standard to which all gove [...] | 2006-05-21 08:38:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EINV EFIN OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL623 | NEW INVESTMENT LAW DRAWS BOTH PRAISE AND CONCERN [...] (SBU) A new investment law, quietly signed by the President just before the new Parliament convened, has elicited both praise and concern among the international and Afghan business community. The new law, while offering more favorable conditions in areas such as the leasing of real estate an [...] | 2006-02-12 13:26:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL EAID PGOV AF OPIC |
06KABUL745 | AFGHANISTAN INVESTMENT COMPANY CLOSING IN ON FIRST [...] (SBU) Summary: The Afghanistan Investment Company (AIC,) founded in October 2005 by 50 of Afghanistans and the Afghan Diasporas wealthiest businessmen, is closing in on its first venture: a Greenfield cement plant in Puli i Khumri, Baghlan province. According to Mahmood Karzai, the GOA Presi [...] | 2006-02-20 12:50:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KABUL938 | AMERICAN BUSINESSES IN AFGHANISTAN: HERAT PROVINCE [...] (U) Summary: Although Herat is Afghanistans second largest commercial center, it remains remote for Western businesses operating in Afghanistan. The few foreign companies present are primarily small traders, including two U.S. firms offering groceries and frozen chicken and eggs. This is th [...] | 2006-03-05 09:34:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EFIN PREL OPIC EAID PGOV AF |
06KATHMANDU141 | 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (SBU) This is Post's 2006 Investment Climate Statement, per reftel. Post has also sent the Investment Climate Statement by unclassified email, per reftel. Begin Text. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Although the Government of Nepal (GON) is open to fore [...] | 2006-01-13 11:25:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR NP |
06KINGSTON1144 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Kingston is aware of one investment dispute between a U.S. citizen/entity and the GOJ. This was first reported in ref. B, and was updated in refs. C, D and E. This dispute has been included in past Reports on Investment Disputes. 2. A) Claimant A. B) 1996 C) Case status: As n [...] | 2006-06-09 18:45:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | KIDE EINV ECON CASC EFIN OPIC PGOV JM |
06KINGSTON90 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE SURVEY - JAMAICA 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-12 19:32:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD EIND ELAB KTDB PGOV JM OPIC USTR |
06KINSHASA439 | DRC: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Summary: In the almost three years since the Global and Inclusive Accord was implemented with the installation of a transitional government, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has done much to improve the country's investment climate. While there is still much more to do, the pacifica [...] | 2006-03-15 09:35:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV |
06KUALALUMPUR857 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-11 01:45:00 | Embassy Kuala Lumpur | UNCLASSIFIED | ENIV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV MY |
06KUWAIT3601 | KUWAIT INPUT FOR 2006 REPORT OF INVESTMENT [...] (U) As requested Reftel, post is submitting the following update for inclusion in the 2006 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims. 2. (U) A. Claimant Designation: Claimant A vs. Kuwait Ministry of Finance, Offset Department. 3. (U) B. Year When Dispute Arose: The di [...] | 2006-09-06 14:04:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV KU |
06LAPAZ3148 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR OPIC'S JEAN ADEN [...] Embassy La Paz is pleased to grant country clearance to Jean Aden, Director, OPIC Office of Accountability, to travel to Santa Cruz, Bolivia December 2-4, 2006 to speak at "Strengthening Environmental Law and Enforcement in the Americas," an OAS-sponsored side event to the December 4-5 Min [...] | 2006-11-22 16:25:00 | Embassy La Paz | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AORC EINV OTRA OPIC BL |
06LIMA117 | Peru's Investment Climate Statement 2006 [...] The following is Post's submission of Peru's 2006 Investment Climate Statement, as requested in reftel. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Peruvian government seeks to attract investment -- both foreign and domestic -- in nearly all sectors of the econo [...] | 2006-01-11 18:46:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR PE |
06LIMA3636 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FOR OPIC OFFICER STEVEN SMITH [...] (U) The Embassy grants country clearance for the visit to Peru of OPIC Officer Steven Smith from September 13, 2006 through September 19, 2006. The purpose of this trip is to conduct site visit. Per your request Embassy will make arrangements for visit with Econ and FCS officers. When de [...] | 2006-09-13 14:27:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV OTRA OPIC EC ASEC PE |
06MADRID41 | Investment Climate Statement, Spain [...] Openness to Foreign Investment A. The socialist (PSOE) government of Spain that assumed office in March 2004 is interested in attracting foreign investment. There have been no significant changes in Spain's regulations for investment and foreign exchange under the new government. Spanish [...] | 2006-01-10 16:34:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN KTDB SP USTR OPIC |
06MANAMA1014 | BAHRAIN: 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Per reftel request, Post was notified in April 2006 of a potentially qualifying dispute by a collection agency operating on behalf of Claimant A. Post is unaware of any other U.S. person-GoB dispute or expropriation claims. Post has no previous disputes to update. 2. (SBU) The colle [...] | 2006-06-10 17:33:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV BA ECTRD |
06MANAMA568 | BAHRAIN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] No summary [...] | 2006-04-08 12:17:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
06MINSK599 | BELARUS: 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Post submits its annual contribution for the 2006 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. During the year the Belarus Government continued with its policy of fundraising through confiscation of transiting goods, although this process appears to be declining. The State Cu [...] | 2006-06-09 04:44:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BO |
06MOSCOW10247 | OPIC FINANCE: SDM BANK [...] No summary [...] | 2006-09-14 11:41:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN OPIC RS |
06OTTAWA1869 | CANADA: 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-15 19:47:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CAC EFIN KID OPIC PGOV CA |
06PANAMA1104 | PANAMA: 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] Below is Embassy Panama's input for the Congressionally mandated annual report on investment disputes as contemplated in Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act. Text is keyed to reftel. The United States is aware of four claims of United States citizens that may be [...] | 2006-06-08 12:38:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV PM |
06PANAMA360 | PANAMA - 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The resolution of a number of investment dispute cases in recent years opened the way for the April 2004 start of bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama. 2. Traditionally, Panama has maintained a rather liberal regime for foreign investment [...] | 2006-02-24 20:39:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR PM |
06PARIS332 | FRANCE 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...] | 2006-01-18 17:12:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB FR OPIC USTR |
06PORTOFSPAIN489 | OPIC-SUPPORTED INVESTMENT FUND - TRINIDAD [...] Post is pleased to comment on reftel report of a possible OPIC-supported investment fund. AIC has had a presence in T&T since 2003. We understand that it was founded and is controlled by Jamaican Michael Lee-Chin, now residing in Canada. In July 2005, Central Bank Governor Williams spoke at [...] | 2006-04-25 11:56:00 | Embassy Port Of Spain | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC EFIN TD XL |
06PRETORIA171 | SOUTH AFRICA: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] (U) In response to Ref A, this cable presents post's 2006 Investment Climate Statement for South Africa. This is also Chapter 6 of the 2006 Country Commercial Guide for South Africa. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT Chapter 6 Investment Climate Statement FY 2006 6.1 Openness to Foreign Investment [...] | 2006-01-17 14:42:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC USTR PGOV SF |
06PRETORIA5095 | SOUTH AFRICA RESPONSE TO OPIC-SUPPORTED INVESTMENT [...] Per request in reftel, post provides the following comments regarding OPIC's proposed backing of Ethos Fund V. -- Capital to build houses will improve the serious shortage of low-income housing in South Africa and is compatible with SAG's current housing policies. -- Funds for housing a [...] | 2006-12-21 11:40:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC SF |
06PRISTINA882 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO OPIC OFFICERS MARY BOOMGARD [...] US Office Pristina welcomes and grants country clearance to Ms. Mary Boomgard, Director of the Environmental Group and Mr. Joseph Wozniak, International Economist, Office of Investment Policy with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to visit Pristina November 6 - November 8, 2006. The [...] | 2006-10-24 09:19:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OTRA OPIC XB XC XE |
06RABAT73 | MOROCCO 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-18 07:44:00 | Embassy Rabat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV MO |
06ROME263 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] Summary. Italy continues to court foreign investors by actively seeking to implement the 2003 legal reforms designed to lift the Italian economy out of its malaise. In 2003 Italy successfully reformed its civil code and made important modifications to its Unified Rules on Financial Intermed [...] | 2006-01-30 08:52:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV IT OPIC USTR |
06SANAA884 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SANJEEV AGGARWAL, [...] Embassy Sanaa grants country clearance and welcomes the visit of Sanjeev Aggarwal, from o/a April 4 to o/a April 12, 2006. Posts requests Security Clearance for RSO files. 2. Control Officer for the visit will be Noah Siegel who can be contacted at all times through the Embassy at (967) [...] | 2006-03-29 11:21:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA ENIV OPIC |
06SANSALVADOR197 | EL SALVADOR: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, following is Embassy San Salvador's 2006 Investment Climate Statement. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ 2. The Government of El Salvador views foreign investment as crucial for economic growth and development and has taken numerous steps in recent [...] | 2006-01-25 21:11:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EFIN KTDB ES OPIC USTR |
06SANSALVADOR983 | POST'S VIEWS ON OPIC CAFTA-DR FUND [...] Post understands that OPIC is planning to support a Central America and Caribbean Fund that may invest in the financial services sector, to include banks and nonbank financial intermediaries and specialized financial services firms in OPIC-eligible countries in Central America and the Caribbe [...] | 2006-04-17 14:52:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OTRA ES OPIC |
06SANTODOMINGO1941 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 2006 INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] This cable provides the 2006 Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims Report for the Dominican Republic. The tracked changes version was sent via email on June 9, 2006 as directed. 2. The United States Government is presently aware of seventeen (17) claims (including five new ones fo [...] | 2006-06-09 20:57:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC DR ENIV KIDE PGOV OPIC |
06SARAJEVO1310 | BOSNIA INPUT TO 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] a. Claimant A b. 2001 c. Claimant A submitted a bid in 2000 for four wood-processing companies in a privatization tender by the GRS. The tender required all bids to include a deposit fee as a condition of tender, but none of the bidders submitted the required fee. Despite this failure by t [...] | 2006-06-08 15:12:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV BK |
06SOFIA83 | BULGARIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-20 08:08:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | BU EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR |
06SOFIA89 | BULGARIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT. [...] No summary [...] | 2006-01-23 10:13:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
06SOFIA90 | BULGARIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT. [...] Bulgaria - 2006 Investment Climate Statement. A. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Bulgaria has a liberal foreign investment regime and attracting foreign investment, especially American, is one of the new administration's top priorities. The government is focused on developing promising s [...] | 2006-01-23 10:13:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
06TAIPEI103 | Taiwan: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the Taiwan Investment Climate Statement for 2005, as requested reftel. A copy has been transmitted by e-mail to EB/IFD/OIA. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. Taiwan officially welcomes foreign di [...] | 2006-01-12 06:52:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON OPIC KTDB USTR TW |
06TAIPEI109 | Overview of Taiwan's Investment Climate [...] Summary: Septel transmits AIT's mandated annual report with Taiwan's "Investment Climate Statement." Here we attempt to answer a different question: Are local and international investors, especially long-term investors, satisfied with Taiwan's investment climate, looking at both political a [...] | 2006-01-12 06:55:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN PINR OPIC KTDB USTR TW |
06THEHAGUE126 | 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - THE NETHERLANDS [...] The following transmits the draft 2006 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for the Netherlands. This update corresponds with Chapter VI in the FY 2006 Country Commercial Guide. The full text of the ICS has been forwarded by e-mail to EUR/IFD/OIA to the attention of J. Nathaniel Hatcher and Pa [...] | 2006-01-19 14:46:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB NL OPIC USTR |
06VIENNA1301 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - AUSTRIA [...] No summary [...] | 2006-05-08 11:50:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV |
06VIENNA462 | 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA [...] Following is 2006 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- AUSTRIA -------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ With the European Union's (EU) enlargement in May 2004, Austria's location beca [...] | 2006-02-15 14:59:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR AU |
06WELLINGTON456 | 2006 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES: NEW ZEALAND [...] No summary [...] | 2006-06-15 04:09:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV NZ |
06ZAGREB45 | CROATIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006 [...] SUMMARY: Only in recent years has Croatia begun to emerge as an attractive destination for investment. Croatia lagged behind many of the other countries of Central and Eastern Europe in attracting foreign investment following the fall of the Berlin Wall, partly as a result of the conflicts [...] | 2006-01-13 12:53:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC |
07ABIDJAN14 | COTE D'IVOIRE 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Summary: Cote d,Ivoire,s economy is projected to increase by 2 percent in 2007, slightly higher than 1.8 percent in 2006. The main contributors of the growth are higher export earnings from oil and refined products, cocoa revenues and proceeds from the telecommunications sector. Despite the [...] | 2007-01-05 16:39:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC USTR KTDB ECON ETRD |
07ABIDJAN676 | 2007 COTE D'IVOIRE REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Embassy Abidjan is aware of no new investment disputes or expropriation claims involving U.S. persons against the Government of Cote d'Ivoire. 2. (SBU) Post is pleased to report the end of the sole outstanding investment dispute reported from Cote d'Ivoire, the Cora de Comstar matter [...] | 2007-06-26 11:36:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV IV |
07ABUJA122 | NIGERIA: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) The following information is Nigeria's 2007 Investment Climate Statement. Overview -------- With an estimated population of 140 million, Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation. It offers investors a low-cost labor pool, abundant natural resources, and potentially the largest domest [...] | 2007-01-19 10:20:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB EINV ETRD EFIN OPIC USTR NI |
07ABUJA174 | OPIC REQUEST FOR RESPONSE ON MICROCREDIT ENTERPRISE [...] (SBU) The Economic Section has reviewed OPIC's request for comments or recommendations regarding issuing political risk investment insurance to Microcredit Enterprises. Based on the information in the application we have no comments on the proposal. CAMPBELL [...] | 2007-01-26 09:55:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON NI OPIC |
07ABUJA931 | NIGERIA 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-14 12:36:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PGOV KIDE CASC OPIC NI |
07ABUJA932 | NIGERIA 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] We have received no reported cases of an investment dispute where a U.S. citizen alleges there has been an expropriation, other taking of property, or contract repudiation by a foreign government. CAMPBELL [...] | 2007-05-14 12:37:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PGOV KIDE CASC OPIC NI |
07ADDISABABA1958 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) SUMMARY. Post is aware of four (4) claims by U.S. persons which may be outstanding against the Government of Ethiopia. One claim included in the 2006 report has been resolved. There is one new reported claim. (See update to case of Claimant E, and new claim by Claimant H). Post is also [...] | 2007-06-22 12:11:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV ET |
07AITTAIPEI1747 | 2007 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation [...] No summary [...] | 2007-08-06 06:02:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV TW |
07AMMAN2973 | NO SECTION 527 INVESTMENT DISPUTES TO REPORT FOR [...] In response to reftel, Post is not aware of any new investment disputes nor expropriation claims involving a U.S. citizen in Jordan through June 1, 2007, per Section 527 of the FY94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act. 2. The point of contact in Amman for investment disputes is EconOff D [...] | 2007-07-11 06:41:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV JO |
07ANKARA77 | TURKEY: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness To Foreign Investment The Government of Turkey (GOT) views foreign direct investment as vital to the country's economic development and prosperity. Accordingly, Turkey has one of the most liberal legal regimes for FDI in the OECD. With the exception of some sectors (see below),are [...] | 2007-01-17 09:30:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC KTDB USTR TU |
07ASHGABAT767 | Turkmenistan: 2007 Report on Investment [...] (U) a. Claimant A b. 2004: c. Claimant A concluded a contract on purchasing 3,000 tons of K-354 type carbon black at a price of $320.00 per ton with the State Concern "Turkmen Fertilizers and Chemistry" in November 2004. During 2005, the selling organization failed to deliver the [...] | 2007-08-02 09:09:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL BTIO EINV CASC OPIC ENRG PGOV TX |
07ASMARA640 | ERITREA: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The United States Government is aware of four claims by American citizens that may be outstanding against the Government of the State of Eritrea(GSE). All, four of these claims were reported in previous reports. Point of Contact for U.S. Embassy, Asmara, Eritrea is: Holly Holzer, Political a [...] | 2007-08-01 12:47:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENIV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV ER |
07ASTANA173 | KAZAKHSTAN: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following information is provided in response to reftel request. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Kazakhstan has made significant progress toward creating a market economy since its independence in 1991. The European Union in 2000 and the U.S. Department [...] | 2007-01-19 13:50:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR KZ |
07BELGRADE630 | GOS SELLS TRAVEL AGENCY AS AMCIT WINS ARBITRATION [...] (U) On April 20, the Government of Serbia (GOS) sold its 70 percent share in the Putnik travel agency - and its valuable real estate holdings - to Cyprus-based Acciona Investments Limited for EUR 38 million. This rapid-fire sale on the Belgrade Stock Exchange was concluded in the midst of a t [...] | 2007-05-10 15:43:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIDE EINV EFIN CASC PREL OPIC SR |
07BISHKEK21 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR THE KYRGYZ [...] This cable provides Embassy Bishkek's submission of the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for the Kyrgyz Republic. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ The Kyrgyz Republic has a liberal investment regime with a broad base of commercial laws. Unf [...] | 2007-01-16 08:29:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR KG |
07BISHKEK684 | NO KNOWN U.S.-KYRGYZ INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-06 09:33:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG |
07BOGOTA6957 | OPIC CEO MOSBACHER HIGHLIGHTS U.S.-COLOMBIAN [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In September 10-11 meetings with government and private sector representatives, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Mosbacher, Jr. highlighted the potential for increased U.S. investment in Colombia and the range of OPIC services a [...] | 2007-09-25 14:17:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ENRG OPIC CO |
07BRASILIA1466 | BRAZIL: SUBMISSION FOR INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) Summary: Per instructions in reftel, US Embassy Brasilia is aware of one (1) claim of US persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Brazil (GOB). Claim 1 ------- a. Claimants A and B b. 1999 c. Claimants A and B, along with a Brazilian partner, through a joint [...] | 2007-08-02 11:46:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE ENRG CASC ECON OPIC PGOV BR |
07BRIDGETOWN800 | 2007 EXPROPRIATION REPORT: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of a United States person that may be outstanding against the Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB). End Summary. Claimant Designation -------------------- 2. (U) Claimant A Date of Expropriation --------------------- [...] | 2007-06-18 20:59:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
07BRIDGETOWN801 | 2007 EXPROPRIATION REPORT: ST. KITTS AND NEVIS [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one (1) outstanding and eight (8) new claims of United States persons against the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (GOSKN). End Summary. Claimant Designation -------------------- 2. (U) Claimant A Date of Expropriation ---------------- [...] | 2007-06-18 21:00:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
07BUENOSAIRES1128 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) The following report outlines new and ongoing investment disputes between the GOA and US investors, following an action request cable (Ref A),and updating Post's 2004 Investment Disputes Report (Ref B),and its subsequent 2005 and 2006 updates (Refs C and D). There were no new disputes f [...] | 2007-06-07 20:08:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV PGOV KIDE PREL OPIC AR |
07BUENOSAIRES119 | ARGENTINA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] This cable transmits the text of the Argentina Investment Climate Statement for 2007 OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Argentina remains open to foreign investment. Four consecutive years of real GDP growth over 8 percent have attracted considerable U.S. and other international investor int [...] | 2007-01-24 13:49:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV OPIC USTR AR |
07BUJUMBURA545 | BURUNDI: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-30 15:52:00 | Embassy Bujumbura | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BY |
07CARACAS173 | VENEZUELA -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-26 12:12:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN KTDB STR OPIC VE |
07CARACAS174 | VENEZUELA -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-26 12:12:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN KTDB STR OPIC VE |
07COLOMBO251 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2007 - MALDIVES [...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for Maldives for 2007. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT-MALDIVES FEBRUARY 2007 Investment Climate --Introduction Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 87 are exclusive resort islands. Populati [...] | 2007-02-09 09:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV |
07COLOMBO82 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2007 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-16 12:01:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
07COLOMBO848 | SRI LANKA: INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (SBU) The following three claims are hereby submitted for 2007, in accordance with reftel request: 2. (SBU) a. Claimant A b. 2004 c. Claimant A had been contracted in June 2000 to provide power to the national grid under a combined cycle agreement signed with the state-owned Cey [...] | 2007-06-14 13:02:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CE |
07COLOMBO849 | MALDIVES: NO INVESTMENT DISPUTES OR EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-14 13:03:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MV |
07COTONOU136 | BENIN: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, below is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Benin. 2. Investment Climate Statement A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment Beninese law guarantees the right to own and transfer private property. The government of Benin officially favors and encourages foreign investment. [...] | 2007-02-20 12:59:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR PGOV BN |
07DAKAR112 | SENEGAL: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] Senegal offers investors political stability, democracy, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, an advantageous geographic location, a bilateral investment treaty with the United States, low inflation, a currency pegged to the euro, easy repatriation of capital and income and abundant se [...] | 2007-01-12 15:44:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC EFIN USTR ETRD SG |
07DARESSALAAM170 | TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-06 12:53:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TZ |
07DHAKA1126 | BANGLADESH: 527 REPORT [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of three (3) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). 2. a. Claimant A b. 1979 c. In 1977 Claimant A entered into an agreement with the GOB Ministry of Agriculture. [...] | 2007-07-11 07:37:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BG |
07DHAKA195 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - BANGLADESH [...] No summary [...] | 2007-02-05 09:03:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR BG |
07DUSHANBE124 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TAJIKISTAN [...] (U) Following is our submission per the referenced telegram for the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Tajikistan. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- TAJIKISTAN Tajikistan presents selected opportunities for savvy investors who are willing to put in si [...] | 2007-01-19 12:10:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TI |
07DUSHANBE125 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR TAJIKISTAN [...] (U) Following is our submission per the referenced telegram for the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Tajikistan. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- TAJIKISTAN Tajikistan presents selected opportunities for savvy investors who are willing to put in si [...] | 2007-01-19 13:28:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TI |
07FREETOWN340 | SIERRA LEONE: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-30 18:20:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PGOV KIDE SASC OPIC SL |
07FREETOWN58 | SIERRA LEONE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) Ministry of Trade and Industry is actively working to increase trade and investment. 2. Investment Laws: A new Investment Code went into effect in 2005. It is designed to put Sierra Leone at par with western countries concerning the protection of compa [...] | 2007-01-24 17:46:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC EFIN USTR ETRD SL |
07GUATEMALA1177 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - GUATEMALA [...] Claimant A: Embassy has not been contacted by claimant A during 2006 and first semester of 2007 on the status of evicting illegal settlers from her farm. This case appears to be resolved or inactive. 2. Claimant B: Claimant B's disputes with the railroad regulator continue, with no sho [...] | 2007-06-15 16:50:00 | Embassy Guatemala | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE PGOV ECON CASC OPIC GT |
07HARARE543 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] The US Government is aware of eight (8) claims of US persons which may be outstanding against the Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ). All eight claims arise out of the GOZ's Land Resettlement Program, which commenced in 2000. The general pace of land seizure has slowed, as very few non-indigenous c [...] | 2007-06-19 15:01:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
07HELSINKI634 | FINLAND: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] In response to reftel Post has no reports of U.S. citizen expropriation claims or other investment disputes. 2. Post points of contact on related issues are the following: Primary Jane Messenger, Economic Section Chief Tel: 358-9-6162-5468 messengerjs@state.gov Alternate Riikka Aho, [...] | 2007-08-16 13:45:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV FI |
07ISLAMABAD283 | PRIME MINISTER AZIZ RAISES ECONOMIC AND CROSS-BORDER AGENDA [...] (C) Summary: On January 12, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher met with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. Aziz discussed his recent visit to Afghanistan, noting that he had spent over two hours in a one-on-one meeting with Karzai, and that Karzai's [...] | 2007-01-18 06:08:00 | Embassy Islamabad | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER ECON ETRD EINV OPIC MNUC AF PK |
07JAKARTA2064 | INDONESIA'S 2007 SUBMISSION FOR 527 REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) Below please find Post's 2007 submission pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA). 2. (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of United States citizens against the Government of Indonesia (GOI). This c [...] | 2007-07-31 08:43:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE ECON OPIC PGOV ID |
07KABUL1771 | Afghanistan: 2007 Investment Disputes and Expropriation [...] No summary [...] | 2007-05-29 05:23:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV AF |
07KIGALI680 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - RWANDA [...] SUMMARY. In accordance with reftel, the following updates the single existing investment dispute involving an American investor in Rwanda. END SUMMARY. 2. The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of a United States person that is outstanding against the Government of Rwanda (G [...] | 2007-07-30 15:12:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CACS RW |
07KUWAIT107 | 2007 KUWAIT INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT SUBMISSION [...] Per reftel instructions, the following is Post's submission for the 2007 Kuwait Investment Climate Report: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ The Council of Ministers approved the implementing regulations for its current Direct Foreign Capital Investment Law -- [...] | 2007-01-24 14:41:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV OPIC EINV KTDB USTR KU |
07KUWAIT876 | KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR OPIC DIRECTOR [...] (SBU) Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Director Nancy Rivera to travel to Kuwait June 8-9 to attend meetings with client Kuwait Gulf Link regarding a port privatization project in Jordan. 2. (U) This clearanc [...] | 2007-06-05 10:46:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT APER ENIV KU OTRA OPIC PREL |
07KUWAIT941 | KUWAIT INPUT FOR 2007 REPORT OF INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) Per reftel, post is submitting the following update for inclusion in the 2007 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims: 2. (SBU) Post is unaware of any current investment disputes or expropriation claims involving American claimants in Kuwait. ********************* [...] | 2007-06-19 06:58:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KU |
07KYIV113 | UKRAINE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] As requested reftel, below is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. Post is transmitting the ICS in three separate parts due to its large size. Post will send the ICS in Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA by email. Begin Text: A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment G [...] | 2007-01-18 12:55:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP |
07KYIV114 | UKRAINE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Ref A contained part one of the 2007 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. Part two of the ICS continues below. Text Continued: A.5. Performance Requirements/Incentives PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS There are no known cases of performance requirements imposed on foreign investo [...] | 2007-01-18 13:46:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP |
07KYIV118 | UKRAINE: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Refs A and B contained parts one and two of the 2007 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. The third and final part of the ICS is below. Text Continued: A.9. Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment BANKING The Ukrainian banking system consists of the National Ban [...] | 2007-01-18 14:25:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP |
07LIMA221 | PERU 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART 1/2) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-26 18:36:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB ELAB PGOV OPIC USTR PE |
07LIMA222 | PERU 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART 2/2) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-26 18:40:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB ELAB PGOV OPIC USTR PE |
07LISBON1960 | PORTUGAL: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Post does not have any investment disputes to report regarding the GOP nationalizing or expropriating property, repudiating or nullifying contracts, and/or taking any other action with the effect of seizing ownership or control of the property of any United States citizen. 2. (U) Post's [...] | 2007-07-30 15:49:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV PO |
07LUXEMBOURG316 | LUXEMBOURG 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-30 10:29:00 | Embassy Luxembourg | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV LU |
07MANAGUA1327 | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVES ABILITY OF NEWLY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: After several years of planning, a vetted unit has been created in Nicaragua to investigate high-profile financial, corruption-related, narcotics and transnational crimes. The unit has been initially funded by illicitly acquired assets of corrupt former Nicaraguan officials t [...] | 2007-05-23 23:12:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV OPIC KCOR PGOV SNAR KCRIM KJUS NU |
07MANAGUA1528 | NICARAGUA: 2007 EXPROPRIATION REPORT [...] (U) This cable provides proposed language for the Nicaragua chapter of the 2007 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. Embassy will e-mail comprehensive annex with details of confiscated property claims by June 15 per reftel request. Property Confiscation Claims ----------- [...] | 2007-06-15 21:17:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON PGOV KIDE OPIC CASC NU |
07MANAMA291 | BAHRAIN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-03-29 14:14:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
07MAPUTO675 | MOZAMBIQUE - 2007 Report on Investment Disputes and [...] Post is aware of one (1) claim that may be outstanding against the Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM). 2. Claimant A. 3. This potential claim arose on or around August 5, 2005. 4. In 2001 Claimant A received authorization for a foreign investment project from the GRM's [...] | 2007-06-18 05:43:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAID EINV ETRD OPIC PGOV KIDE CASC MZ |
07MAPUTO869 | COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STEVEN SMITH AND [...] Embassy Maputo welcomes and grants country clearance for Steven Smith and Nathan Bayer to travel to Mozambique, from July 24, 2007 through July 26, 2007. The purpose of this travel is to conduct site visit to the following projects: Central African Railway, Corredor do Norte, Jopa Villas, and [...] | 2007-07-23 14:09:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OTRA OPIC MI KE MZ |
07MEXICO173 | MEXICO 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- PART II [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-12 23:05:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB OPIC USTR ELAB ETRD EFIN PGOV |
07MEXICO212 | MEXICO 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- PART I [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-16 20:50:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB OPIC USTR ELAB ETRD EFIN PGOV |
07MEXICO3300 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Summary. The United States Government is aware of eighteen (18) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Mexico (GOM). Eight (8) cases are NAFTA Chapter 11 cases. In addition, one (1) case was resolved in 2006. End Summary. 2. a. Claimants A [...] | 2007-06-22 21:51:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MEXICO3304 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:23:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MEXICO3305 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:24:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MEXICO3306 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MEXICO3307 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MEXICO3308 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07MINSK662 | BELARUS: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of seven (7) unresolved claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Belarus (GOB). Under the second heading are provided, as last year, six (6) other incidents in which property owned by the US Government was sei [...] | 2007-07-30 13:50:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EFIN EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BO |
07MOSCOW3933 | OPIC FINANCE: ADDITIONAL DUE DILIGENCE FOR ASATI MOSCOW [...] (SBU) Reftel requested that Embassy gather information on an Accounting Chamber audit of Asati that stemmed from money laundering allegations made by a former joint owner of the company. Embassy has been unable to obtain either information or even confirmation of such an audit. Embassy belie [...] | 2007-08-10 14:21:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON OPIC RS |
07MUSCAT790 | OMAN RESPONSE TO SECTION 527 REQUEST [...] (U) In response to reftel request, Embassy submits one case involving the Omani government that was brought to our attention by a U.S. citizen who works for a Bahraini-based company involved in the dispute. 2. (U) Case summary. The United States Government is aware of one claim against the [...] | 2007-08-19 12:32:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MU |
07MUSCAT97 | OMAN 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel request, Embassy submits the following Investment Climate Statement for 2007. 2. Begin text of Investment Climate Statement: Economic Overview Oman's economy is based primarily on petroleum and natural gas, which are expected to account for 79% of the government's revenue [...] | 2007-01-30 13:25:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB ENRG KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
07NAIROBI2353 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (U) The U.S. Mission in Kenya is aware of one (1) outstanding claim of a United States business interest against a branch of the Government of Kenya (GOK). 2. (U) Background: In December 1995, Claimant A entered into a joint venture with a Kenyan public university ("the university"),via [...] | 2007-06-07 03:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE OPIC CASC PGOV KE |
07NICOSIA45 | CYPRUS: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-12 15:19:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
07OSLO780 | NORWAY SUBMISSION: INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Post has no knowledge of any investment disputes where a U.S. citizen alleges an expropriation, as outlined in reftel. 2. (U) Post's primary point of contact on related issues is Pol/Econ Counselor Kristen Bauer. Ms. Bauer's telephone number is (47) 2130-8809, with an unclassified [...] | 2007-07-26 14:54:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV OPIC PGOV KIDE NO |
07PANAMA1112 | PANAMA: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Below is Embassy Panama's input for the Congressionally mandated annual report on investment disputes as contemplated in Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorizations Act. Test is keyed to reftel. The United States is aware of one claim of United States citizens that may be [...] | 2007-07-03 13:53:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ECON EFIN ENIV KIDE PGOV PM OPIC |
07PANAMA307 | PANAMA 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The resolution of a number of investment dispute cases in recent years opened the way for the April 2004 start of bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and Panama. The negotiations concluded successfully in December 2006. As of early 2007, the re-named [...] | 2007-03-01 22:42:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR |
07PARIS232 | FRANCE 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...] | 2007-01-22 12:35:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR FR |
07QXICO3307 | MEXICO 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2007-06-25 13:32:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
07ROME1229 | ITALY 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] In response to reftel, the Embassy is aware of four (4) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Italy. CLAIMS ====== 2. a. Claimant A b. 1974 - 1980 c. Claimant A, a U.S. citizen who died in September 1997, alleged that real property i [...] | 2007-06-05 14:04:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV IT |
07ROME147 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 - ITALY, PART I [...] This is part one of a two-part cable on Italy's investment climate. 2. SUMMARY: While the Government of Italy (GOI) continues to court foreign investors, the GOI still needs to enact economic reforms and take other steps to ensure a more welcoming investment climate. Current positives in [...] | 2007-01-23 16:13:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV IT |
07ROME149 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 - ITALY, PART II [...] This is part two of a two-part cable on Italy's investment climate. (See ref A for part one.) BILATERAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS ------------------------------- 2. As of December 2006, Italy has bilateral investment agreements with the following countries: Albania Algeria Angola (s [...] | 2007-01-23 16:36:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV IT |
07SANJOSE63 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT - COSTA RICA [...] The 2007 Investment Climate Report requested in reftel follows. As instructed the following report has also been submitted via unclassified email. 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Costa Rica A.1. OPENESS TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT Costa Rica has a generally open international tr [...] | 2007-01-12 15:39:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
07SINGAPORE24 | SINGAPORE - 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel instructions, Post submits the text of the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided the document via email to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. Begin text of Statement: Singapore INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 INTRODUCTION Foreign investments [...] | 2007-01-04 00:46:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
07SINGAPORE831 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] No summary [...] | 2007-04-27 09:21:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV SN |
07SOFIA181 | BULGARIA 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Bulgaria - 2007 Investment Climate Statement ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Bulgaria has a liberal foreign investment regime; a top government priority is to attract foreign investment, especially American. The government foc [...] | 2007-02-13 09:44:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
07TAIPEI73 | Taiwan's 2007 Investment Climate Statement (Part II) [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-11 01:34:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON PINR OPIC KTDB USTR TW |
07TAIPEI74 | Taiwan's 2007 Investment Climate Statement (Part I) [...] Taiwan officially welcomes foreign direct investment. Taiwan's science-based industrial parks and export processing zones offer streamlined procedures. Taiwan has made significant improvement in protecting intellectual property. 2. As part of its efforts to improve the investment climate [...] | 2007-01-11 01:35:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON PINR OPIC KTDB USTR TW |
07TALLINN499 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) The United States Government is aware of one (1) previously disputed claim of U.S. persons against the Government of Estonia, which was resolved in January 2007. a. Claimants A and B. b. The dispute began in 2005. c. Claimants A and B were U.S. corporations that owned 27.88 and 5. [...] | 2007-07-30 13:40:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV EN |
07TALLINN500 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) The United States Government is aware of one (1) previously disputed claim of U.S. persons against the Government of Estonia, which was resolved in January 2007. a. Claimants A and B. b. The dispute began in 2005. c. Claimants A and B were U.S. corporations that owned 27.88 and 5. [...] | 2007-07-30 14:34:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV EN |
07THEHAGUE1157 | NETHERLANDS: 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] In response to reftel, Post is not aware of any significant investment disputes involving the Dutch government or any expropriation claims involving U.S. citizens for the period of 2006 through June 1, 2007. This message represents a coordinated response from Embassy The Hague's FCS, FAS and [...] | 2007-06-15 15:29:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV NL |
07TUNIS140 | TUNISIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] Tunisia's 2007 Investment Climate Statement. Topics covered include: Paragraph -- Topic 2 -- Openness to Foreign Investment 16 -- Conversion and Transfer Policies 21 -- Expropriation and Compensation 22 -- Dispute Settlement 26 -- Performance Requirements and Incentives 33 -- Right to Priv [...] | 2007-01-30 16:45:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TS |
07TUNIS141 | TUNISIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2007 [...] No summary [...] | 2007-01-30 16:51:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TS |
07ULAANBAATAR436 | No Investment Disputes or Expropriation Claims in Mongolia [...] No summary [...] | 2007-07-27 02:42:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC PGOV KIDE OPIC MG |
07ULAANBAATAR444 | POST'S RESPONSE RE INVESTMENT GUARANTY TO CALVERT SOCIAL [...] (SBU) Post has the following response to OPIC's request for background information regarding the two possible Mongolian microfinance institutions (MFI) Khan bank and Khas (hereafter using local spelling "Xac", but pronounced "khas") bank. First, to post's knowledge neither Khan Bank nor Xac ba [...] | 2007-08-01 03:49:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON OPIC PGOV MG |
07VIENNA2103 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES: NO CLAIMS IN [...] Based on information available to Post (EconPol Section and FCS),no U.S. citizen expropriation claims or other investment disputes in Austria should be included in the report. Kilner [...] | 2007-08-09 14:52:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC AU |
07VIENNA269 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR [...] Following is the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- AUSTRIA -------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ With the European Union's (EU) enlargements in May 2004 and January 2007, [...] | 2007-02-06 12:37:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC |
07VIENTIANE490 | 2007 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation [...] The Embassy is unaware of any changes to the below noted disputes since submission of the 2006 report. Please note the Embassy no longer has contact information for the Claimants. 2. a. Claimant A b. 1991 c. According to Claimant's attorney, Claimant asserts that he entere [...] | 2007-06-13 07:33:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC ECON EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV PREL LA |
07WARSAW1438 | POLAND: ANNUAL INVESTMENT DISPUTE REPORT [...] (SBU) Post is unaware of any ongoing expropriation disputes involving Poland and U.S. companies or citizens. However, on April 29, 2004, Cargill filed a request for arbitration with the Polish Government relating to its investment in an isoglucose plant in Wroclaw. In 1995, Cargill invested [...] | 2007-06-22 12:36:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV PL |
07WELLINGTON444 | 2007 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - NEW ZEALAND [...] SUMMARY: Pursuant to reftel, Post has reviewed all cases in the past year involving investment disputes and found that there were no/no cases of expropriations (or other takings) without compensation on the part of the New Zealand government. In regards to disputes between a U.S. person/corpor [...] | 2007-06-15 06:14:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE PGOV OPIC NZ |
07YEREVAN44 | ARMENIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2007 [...] (U) Following is our submission per reftel for the 2007 Investment Climate Statement for Armenia. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- Foreign investment in Armenia has steadily increased from USD 70 million in 2001 to USD 297 million as of September 2006, according to data from the National [...] | 2007-01-12 12:47:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AM |
07YEREVAN659 | GLOBAL GOLD MINING: A YEAR OF... [...] (C) Global Gold Corporation (GGC) is an international gold mining company with operations in Armenia and principal offices in Connecticut. For the past few years, GGC has been involved in an at-times hostile dispute with the GOAM and more specifically with the Armenian Minister of Nature Protection [...] | 2007-05-22 03:37:00 | Embassy Yerevan | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ECON PGOV OPIC AM |
07ZAGREB46 | CROATIA 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Summary: Croatia has enjoyed respectable economic growth over the last few years, accompanied by low inflation, a stable exchange rate and growth in the tourism sector. At the same time, the government has undertaken several initiatives aimed at streamlining the bureaucracy in an effort to [...] | 2007-01-17 15:40:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC |
08ABIDJAN36 | COTE D'IVOIRE 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Despite the ongoing political/economic crisis, the Ivorian government actively encourages foreign investment through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers, or startups. There are no significant limits on foreign investment nor are there generally diffe [...] | 2008-01-16 14:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC USTR KTDB ECON ETRD |
08ABUDHABI813 | UAE 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA),Embassy Abu Dhabi has compiled a list of U.S. citizen expropriation claims and investment disputes involving the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy is currently aware o [...] | 2008-07-15 12:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
08ABUJA107 | NIGERIA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following information is Nigeria's 2008 Investment Climate Statement. Overview -------- With an estimated population of 140 million, Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation. It offers investors a low-cost labor pool, abundant natural resources, and potentially the largest domestic [...] | 2008-01-17 06:39:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR NI |
08ABUJA832 | NIGERIA 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] We have received no reported cases of an investment dispute where a U.S. citizen alleges there has been an expropriation, other taking of property, or contract repudiation by a foreign government. SANDERS [...] | 2008-05-07 09:59:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON PGOV KIDE CASC OPIC NI |
08ACCRA89 | GHANA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-16 09:13:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN OPIC USTR |
08ADDISABABA105 | ETHIOPIA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] As requested in Reftel, post is pleased to submit the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Ethiopia. Begin Text: 2. Openness to Foreign Investment 2006/2007 HIGHLIGHTS -- In a bid to curb increasing food prices the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) levied a 10 percent surtax on selected import [...] | 2008-01-14 13:45:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON KTDB USTR OPIC ET |
08AMMAN138 | JORDAN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR OPIC OFFICERS DRUMHELLER AND [...] (SBU) Embassy Amman warmly welcomes the visit of OPIC Officers Robert Drumheller and Mary Mervenne to Jordan from January 21-25, 2008, as requested reftel. The purpose of the trip is to attend meetings with clients regarding IMMDF, and discuss potential housing finance projects for OPIC. The [...] | 2008-01-14 14:20:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV OPIC OTRA JO |
08AMMAN146 | JORDAN 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: OPENNESS TO [...] Since King Abdullah succeeded to the throne in 1999, Jordan has taken several steps to encourage foreign investment and realize the vision of transforming Jordan into an outward- oriented, market-based economy competitive in the global marketplace. Key reforms have been undertaken in the info [...] | 2008-01-15 09:09:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR |
08AMMAN573 | OPIC CEO Reviews Projects Supporting King's Initiatives in [...] (SBU) Summary: OPIC President and CEO Robert Mosbacher discussed ongoing and potential OPIC investments in Jordan worth $750 million with senior Jordanian officials on the margins of the February 10-11 Middle East and North Africa Trade and Investment Conference held in Amman. In 2007, OPIC [...] | 2008-02-24 11:59:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG OPIC JO KWBG |
08AMMAN62 | JORDAN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR OPIC OFFICERS MONTGOMERY, [...] (SBU) Embassy Amman warmly welcomes the visit of OPIC Officers Danielle Montgomery, Nancy Rivera, Mary Boomgard and Alexander Evans to Jordan from January 10-18, 2008, as requested reftel. The purpose of the trip is to perform due diligence for the Disi project. The travelers should carefully [...] | 2008-01-08 07:46:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV OPIC OTRA JO |
08ANKARA1086 | TURKEY: 2008 REPORT ON EXPROPRIATION AND INVESTMENT [...] The following is Embassy Ankara's submission for the 2008 report to the U.S. Congress on expropriation claims and investment disputes, providing an update on the two ongoing cases reported in 2007. 2. Claimant Data: -- Claimants A are Victor and Kristy Bedoian, both U.S. citizens. The [...] | 2008-06-12 12:05:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CASC TU |
08ASHGABAT14 | TURKMENISTAN 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] (U) Text of Embassy Ashgabat's Investment Climate Statement for 2008 is as follows: BEGIN TEXT OF PART I OF II: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Turkmenistan is a relatively large but sparsely inhabited country (about five million) with abundant hydrocarbon resources. The government reg [...] | 2008-01-04 11:31:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR TX |
08ASHGABAT15 | TURKMENISTAN 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] (U) Text of Embassy Ashgabat's Investment Climate Statement for 2008 is as follows: BEGIN TEXT OF PART II OF II: RIGHT TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND ESTABLISHMENT Foreign and domestic private entities in Turkmenistan have the right to establish and own business enterprises, though this is as [...] | 2008-01-04 11:31:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR TX |
08ASHGABAT6 | TURKMENISTAN 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] (U) Text of Embassy Ashgabat's Investment Climate Statement for 2008 is as follows: BEGIN TEXT: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Turkmenistan is a relatively large but sparsely inhabited country (about five million) with abundant hydrocarbon resources. The government regularly proclaims [...] | 2008-01-02 12:46:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR TX |
08ASHGABAT728 | TURKMENISTAN: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] (U) a. Claimant A b. 2004: c. Claimant A concluded a contract on purchasing 3,000 tons of K-354 type carbon black at a price of $320.00 per ton with the State Concern "Turkmen Fertilizers and Chemistry" in November 2004. During 2005, the selling organization failed to deliver t [...] | 2008-06-06 15:37:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL BTIO ENRG EINV CASC OPIC TX |
08ASMARA38 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] The following responses are keyed to reftel paragraph 15. Post submitted the 2006 Investment Climate Statement by email only, thus no reftel. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Eritrea remains a strict command economy, pushi [...] | 2008-01-28 11:23:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC ER |
08ASMARA603 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] The following is keyed to reftel, para 15. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Eritrea remains a strict command economy, with government activities crowding out most private investment. Investors in Eritrea face significant risks, including: lack of transparen [...] | 2008-12-23 10:37:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR PGOV ER |
08ASTANA1164 | KAZAKHSTAN - 2008 INVESTMENT DISPUTES REPORT UPDATE [...] (SBU) This cable constitutes post's response to reftel. The United States Government is aware of recent claims by two (2) United States persons against the Government of Kazakhstan (GOK). Claimant B's dispute was fully resolved during the reporting period. 2. (SBU) a. Claimant A b. 19 [...] | 2008-06-23 06:32:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIDE CASC EINV OPIC PGOV KZ |
08ASTANA133 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - KAZAKHSTAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-29 02:04:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN ECON EINV PREL OPIC KTDB USTR |
08ASTANA146 | 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - KAZAKHSTAN [...] The following information is provided in response to reftel request. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Kazakhstan has made significant progress toward creating a market economy since its independence in 1991. The European Union in 2000 and the U.S. Department of [...] | 2008-01-29 09:12:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN ECON EINV PREL OPIC KTDB USTR |
08BAGHDAD1389 | SCENESETTER FOR OPIC PRESIDENT AND CEO MOSBACHER'S [...] (C) Welcome to Iraq. Despite sustained senior level economic engagement with Iraqis during the period of the security surge, security gains have not been cemented in place with jobs and investment. Much is required on many levels to make this happen. Major Barriers to Investment -------- [...] | 2008-05-04 10:20:00 | Embassy Baghdad | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD EFIN EINV EAID OPIC IZ |
08BAGHDAD148 | IRAQ -- 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Post's submission for Iraq's 2008 Investment Climate Statement. BEGIN TEXT 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - IRAQ Iraq's first post-conflict permanent government passed a National Investment Law in October 2006, which was expected to open up its economy to foreign investmen [...] | 2008-01-21 07:32:00 | Embassy Baghdad | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC IZ |
08BAKU123 | CORRECTED COPY: AZERBAIJAN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] This cable contains post's Investment Climate Statement for 2008. The Statement includes the following sections: Introduction A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment A.2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A.3. Expropriation and Compensation A.4. Dispute Settlement A.5. Performance Requir [...] | 2008-02-12 06:59:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD OPIC PGOV AJ |
08BAKU71 | AZERBAIJAN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] This cable contains post's Investment Climate Statement for 2008. The Statement includes the following sections: Introduction A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment A.2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A.3. Expropriation and Compensation A.4. Dispute Settlement A.5. Performance Requir [...] | 2008-01-28 11:39:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD OPIC PGOV AJ |
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN130 | BRUNEI - NO INVESTMENT DISPUTES OR EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (U) Post is not aware of any investment disputes or expropriation claims in Brunei Darussalam involving U.S. persons or companies. SKODON [...] | 2008-05-01 06:53:00 | Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BX |
08BANGKOK1577 | 2008 INVESTMENT DISPUTE REPORT: THAILAND SUBMISSION [...] Embassy Bangkok is unaware of any investment disputes in Thailand involving U.S. citizens that match the criteria listed in reftel. [...] | 2008-05-22 07:07:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC CASC PGOV TH |
08BISHKEK104 | 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR KYRGYZSTAN [...] This cable contains Post's Investment Climate Statement for 2008. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Kyrgyz Republic has a liberal investment regime with a broad base of commercial laws. Unfortunately, these laws are not implemented consistently. Fo [...] | 2008-01-31 02:17:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR KG |
08BISHKEK566 | NO KNOWN U.S.-KYRGYZ INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-02 05:07:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG |
08BISHKEK760 | BISHKEK MAYOR TARGETS HYATT WITH WATER CUTS AND [...] (C) Summary: Bishkek municipal employees, working with a police escort, tore down large sections of the security fence surrounding the Hyatt Regency Bishkek on July 24. City officials had earlier cut off water to the hotel in an attempt to pressure the Hyatt over land leases and "public acc [...] | 2008-07-24 12:38:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG |
08BISHKEK766 | CHARGE PROTESTS BISHKEK MAYOR'S ACTIONS AGAINST [...] (C) Summary: Charge called on presidential foreign policy advisor Islan Ryskulov July 25 to protest the actions of the City of Bishkek against the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Charge pointed out that the city's unilateral actions to shut off the hotel's water supply and tear down the hotel's perimete [...] | 2008-07-25 12:59:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL EINV KIDE OPIC KG |
08BISHKEK875 | WILL TALKS BREAK THE BISHKEK HYATT IMPASSE? [...] (C) Summary: Following the late July destruction by Bishkek municipal employees of the security fence guarding the Hyatt Regency's front perimeter, Bishkek Mayor Tuleyev has focused his attention on squeezing higher land rent from the Hyatt before agreeing to a resolution of the fence disput [...] | 2008-08-26 10:54:00 | Embassy Bishkek | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG |
08BOGOTA3824 | COLOMBIA: COMMENTS ON OPIC-SUPPORTED INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In addition to pursuing increased exploration and production in its traditional hydrocarbons sector in order to maintain its net energy exporter status beyond 2015, Colombia is also increasing renewable energy production through new hydroelectric plants, aggressive biofuel blend [...] | 2008-10-21 17:04:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ENRG SENV ECON OPIC CO |
08BOGOTA4086 | COLOMBIA: INFORMATION FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY [...] SUMMARY: The following information on Colombia's energy sector is provided in response to reftel request. Colombia is working to expand its renewable energy output and offers extensive opportunities for increased investment in wind, solar, geothermal, biomass/biofuels, and hydroelectric proje [...] | 2008-11-12 17:16:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EINV SENV PGOV OPIC CO |
08BRIDGETOWN357 | 2008 EXPROPRIATION REPORT: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] a. Claimant A b. 2002 c. In December 2001, Claimant A (a holding company comprised of 98 percent U.S. and 2 per cent Canadian shareholders) requested that Embassy Bridgetown intervene with the GOAB to halt the expropriation of a 110-acre beachfront property. Despite Post interventions [...] | 2008-06-03 15:10:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV AC XL |
08BRIDGETOWN358 | 2008 EXPROPRIATION REPORT: ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES [...] a. Claimant A b. June 2006 c. In June, 2007, the SVG High Court found that Claimant A had violated the terms of the "Alien's (Land-Holding Regulation) Act." The court ruled that Claimant A was required to spend a minimum of USD 15 million on construction within three years of receiving [...] | 2008-06-03 18:17:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV VC XL |
08BUENOSAIRES1263 | Argentina: Seizing the Bilateral Opportunity - Building on [...] (SBU) The GoA's surprise September 2 announcement that it will soon pay all Paris Club debt, which would include fully clearing some $402 million in arrears to the USG, opens the door to Argentina's normalization with official USG credit agencies. Once arrears to the USG are reconciled and cle [...] | 2008-09-10 19:13:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV OPIC EXIM BEXP AR |
08BUENOSAIRES58 | Argentina: 2008 Investment Climate Statement [...] Argentina remains open to foreign investment. Five consecutive years of real GDP growth over 8 percent have attracted considerable U.S. and other international investor interest in exploring opportunities in the Argentine market. The government of Argentina, in turn, has signaled its desire [...] | 2008-01-16 11:35:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV AR |
08CARACAS69 | BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Per request in reftel, this cable transmits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Begin text ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Given economic and political uncertainties, a recent history o [...] | 2008-01-17 20:38:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC VE |
08CHISINAU39 | MOLDOVA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Embassy Chisinau submits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement in response to reftel. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Moldova continues to take steps toward developing a stronger economy, reforming a cumbersome regulatory framework, combating corruption a [...] | 2008-01-15 12:34:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR MD |
08COLOMBO58 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 - MALDIVES [...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for Maldives for 2008. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT-MALDIVES FEBRUARY 2008 Investment Climate --Introduction Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 95 are exclusive resort islands. The popu [...] | 2008-01-14 02:57:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV MV |
08COLOMBO61 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 10:32:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
08COPENHAGEN668 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: DENMARK [...] Following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement (ICS09). ICS09 will form part of the 2009 Country Commercial Guide for Denmark. 2. INVESTMENT CLIMATE - Denmark Introduction Denmark is characterized by political, economic and regulatory stability. The macroeconomic environment is [...] | 2008-12-16 15:46:00 | Embassy Copenhagen | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC DA |
08COTONOU39 | BENIN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Please find below Embassy Cotonou's submission for Benin's 2008 Investment Climate Statement keyed to the topics in Reftel. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. President Yayi, in office since April 2006, aims to establish double [...] | 2008-01-16 10:41:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC BN |
08COTONOU779 | BENIN'S 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Please find below Embassy Cotonou's submission for Benin's 2009 Investment Climate Statement keyed to the topics in reftel. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. President Yayi, in office since April 2006, aims to establish double [...] | 2008-12-15 08:15:00 | Embassy Cotonou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC BN |
08DARESSALAAM32 | TANZANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 12:13:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TZ |
08DUBLIN51 | IRELAND -- INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] Per reftel, the following is Embassy Dublin's 2008 Investment Climate Statement submission. 2. The text of the submission follows. BEGIN TEXT ---------- IRISH GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS FOREIGN INVESTMENT The Irish Government actively promotes foreign direct investment (FDI),[...] | 2008-01-28 13:41:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR EI |
08GRENADA91 | GRENADA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The Investment Climate Statement is contained in paragraph 2 below. 2. (U) Begin text: The Government of Grenada (GOG) seeks to attract foreign direct investment and encourages investors to enter in and operate enterprises in all fields of lawful economic activity. There is no minimum en [...] | 2008-07-03 19:11:00 | Embassy Grenada | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC GJ |
08HONGKONG179 | HONG KONG'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ----------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. Hong Kong pursues a free market philosophy with minimal government interfe [...] | 2008-01-28 06:34:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MO |
08HONGKONG183 | MACAU'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for the Macau Special Administrative Region. ----------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of [...] | 2008-01-28 11:00:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MO |
08JAKARTA1145 | INDONESIA'S 2008 SUBMISSION FOR 527 REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) Below please find Post's 2008 submission pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA). 2. (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of United States citizens against the Government of Indonesia (GOI). This c [...] | 2008-06-12 00:26:00 | Embassy Jakarta | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE ECON OPIC PGOV ID |
08JERUSALEM299 | WEST BANK/GAZA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-15 14:53:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KPAL KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC |
08KATHMANDU704 | NEPAL: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Post's submission of its 2008 "Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims" follows: Begin Text. NEPAL The United States Government is aware of two (2) claims of United States citizens that may be outstanding against the Government of Nepal (GON). Â [...] | 2008-06-20 10:30:00 | Embassy Kathmandu | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV NP |
08KIGALI417 | RWANDA ENERGY REVIEW - ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BY [...] (U) Summary: With economic development strangled by the high cost of imported energy, the Government of Rwanda (GOR) has embarked on an ambitious plan of domestic energy independence maximizing use of alternative energy sources. The government is aggressively promoting hydroelectric power an [...] | 2008-06-16 14:46:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC |
08KIGALI442 | RWANDA HOSTS FIRST EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY [...] (U) Summary: On June 26-28, Rwanda hosted the 9th East African Community (EAC - Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) Heads of State Summit in conjunction with the first-ever EAC Investment Conference. EAC leaders focused on the need to improve transportation and energy infrastructure, [...] | 2008-06-30 15:08:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV OPIC RW |
08KIGALI634 | RWANDA ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (U) This issue of the Rwanda Economic Review covers: Commercial Issues: -- Kobil Rwanda acquires Stippag petroleum business -- Total sells Rwanda operations to Engen Petroleum Ltd. -- Nakumatt launches business operations in Kigali -- Electrogaz dismantled Development Issues: -- Rwan [...] | 2008-09-18 14:27:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC |
08KIGALI760 | RWANDA ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (U) This issue of the Rwanda Economic Review Covers: Development Issues -- Government of Rwanda (GOR) consolidates seven agencies into the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) -- World Bank approves $24 million for ICT infrastructure -- GOR offers subsidies to local exporters -- Central [...] | 2008-10-28 14:50:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC |
08KIGALI795 | RWANDA RELATIVELY UNSCATHED BY GLOBAL FINANCIAL [...] (U) Summary: The global financial crisis has so far spared Rwanda. Rwanda's small financial sector, limited import/export trade, subsistence agriculture and donor-supported public sector are on the periphery of the global financial system and as such only indirectly impacted by the financi [...] | 2008-11-10 08:04:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC RW |
08KIGALI818 | RWANDA ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (U) This issue of the Rwanda Economic Review Covers: -- Methane pilot project begins feeding power to national power grid -- International Finance Corporation (IFC) invests $4 million in Kivu Methane Gas Project -- Millicom wins tender to become Rwanda's third telecom provider -- MT [...] | 2008-11-24 13:13:00 | Embassy Kigali | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC RW |
08KIGALI862 | RWANDA MINING REVIEW - NEW INVESTMENT, STRONG [...] (U) Summary: Since privatization in early 2007, the Rwandan mining sector has experienced a surge in foreign investment and explosive growth of export earnings. 2008 mineral exports are expected to grow to over $100 million from $70 million in 2007 and less than $40 million in 2006. While tra [...] | 2008-12-19 10:09:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD PGOV OPIC RW |
08KINGSTON1039 | JAMAICA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] Response to reftel request for the investment climate statement. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) seeks to attract foreign direct investment and markets itself to companies in Europe, North America and the Caribbean region. [...] | 2008-12-10 13:02:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV EAGR ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC |
08KUWAIT578 | KUWAIT INPUT FOR 2008 REPORT OF INVESTMENT [...] (SBU) In response to reftel, Post is unaware of any current investment disputes or expropriation claims involving American claimants in Kuwait. ********************************************* * For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit: http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/?cable s Vi [...] | 2008-05-21 11:39:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EIVN KIDE OPIC PGOV KU |
08KUWAIT64 | 2008 KUWAIT INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT SUBMISSION [...] Per reftel instructions, the following is Post's submission for the 2008 Kuwait Investment Climate Statement: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT The Council of Ministers approved the implementing regulations for its current Direct Foreign Capital Investment Law -- Law No. 8/2001 - passed by [...] | 2008-01-16 04:51:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EINV KTDB USTR OPIC KU |
08KYIV101 | UKRAINE: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, PART [...] Ref A contained part one of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. Part two of the ICS continues below. Begin Text of Part II: A.7. Protection of Property Rights MORTGAGES During the last few years, Ukraine's policymakers have launched several initiatives to develo [...] | 2008-01-17 07:20:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP |
08KYIV99 | UKRAINE: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, PART I [...] As requested reftel, below is Part I of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Ukraine. Post is transmitting the ICS in two separate parts due to its large size. Post will send the ICS in Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA by email. Begin Text: A.1. Openness to Foreign Invest [...] | 2008-01-17 02:59:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR UP |
08LIMA1338 | PERU 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) The following is an updated version of post's submission (ref A) for the State Department's 2008 527 Report (ref B). The updates are to Claimant D's cases. 2. (U) Begin text. The US Government is aware of eight (8) claims that may be outstanding against the Government of Peru. a [...] | 2008-08-13 16:59:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE PGOV CASC OPIC USTR ETRD PE |
08LIMA151 | PERU 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) The Peruvian government seeks to attract investment -- both foreign and domestic -- in nearly all sectors of the economy. The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA),signed by President Bush and President Garcia on December 14, enables Peru to attract additional investment by clarifyin [...] | 2008-01-28 20:29:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB ELAB PGOV OPIC USTR PE |
08LISBON1050 | PORTUGAL: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Post does not have any investment disputes to report regarding the GOP nationalizing or expropriating property, repudiating or nullifying contracts, and/or taking any other action with the effect of seizing ownership or control of the property of any United States citizen. 2. Post's contact [...] | 2008-04-30 13:38:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
08LISBON156 | PORTUGAL'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Portugal's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement: A. Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------- Portugal offers a favorable investment climate for foreign capital, both in the near and long term. Its economy has become increasingly dive [...] | 2008-01-18 08:48:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC PO |
08LISBON157 | PORTUGAL'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Portugal's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement: A. Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------- Portugal offers a favorable investment climate for foreign capital, both in the near and long term. Its economy has become increasingly dive [...] | 2008-01-18 08:58:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC PO |
08MADRID565 | NO INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS IN [...] (U) There are no investment disputes and expropriation claims involving American citizens in Spain. Aguirre [...] | 2008-05-22 16:05:00 | Embassy Madrid | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV SP |
08MANAGUA242 | NICARAGUA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] The Free Trade agreement between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR) entered into force on April 1, 2006, for the United States and Nicaragua. The CAFTA-DR Investment Chapter establishes a secure, predictable legal framework for U.S. investors in Central [...] | 2008-03-03 13:11:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON PREL OPIC KTDB USTR NU |
08MANAGUA753 | NICARAGUA: 2008 EXPROPRIATION REPORT [...] (U) This cable provides proposed language for the Nicaragua chapter of the 2008 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. Embassy will e-mail a comprehensive annex with details of confiscated property claims by June 15 per reftel request. 2. (U) Property claims resolutions in [...] | 2008-06-12 15:39:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON USTR KIDE OPIC CASC NU |
08MAPUTO60 | MOZAMBIQUE'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Mozambique's 2008 Investment Climate Statement. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Mozambique encourages foreign direct investment. CPI, the government's Investment Promotion Center, seeks to bring investor [...] | 2008-01-18 06:38:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR MZ |
08MASERU29 | LESOTHO: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] SUMMARY: Embassy Maseru submits the following information for Lesotho's 2008 Investment Climate Statement. The Kingdom of Lesotho is open to foreign direct investment (FDI) and generally treats foreign investors favorably. With most investment originating from East Asia, FDI in Lesotho is p [...] | 2008-02-06 11:45:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV USTR OPIC KTDB LT |
08MEXICO152 | MEXICO'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- PART 2 OF 2 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-22 16:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR EINV MX |
08MEXICO2072 | MEXICO 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-07 22:40:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
08MEXICO2073 | MEXICO 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-07 22:41:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
08MEXICO96 | MEXICO'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- PART [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-14 17:47:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR EINV MX |
08MINSK23 | 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Belarus [...] Per reftel, the follow is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Belarus: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ The government of Belarus officially welcomes foreign investment, which is seen as a source of new production technologies, jobs and hard currency. T [...] | 2008-01-15 15:04:00 | Embassy Minsk | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KTDB OPIC USTR BO |
08MONROVIA1063 | LIBERIA: KENDEJA CULTURAL CENTER -- NO PROGRESS [...] (SBU) The RLJ Kendeja Hotel construction is proceeding in anticipation of a March 2009 opening. Ref C reported some of the controversy surrounding the launch of the project, and Ref B requested an update on the status of relocation of the displaced Kendeja cultural center. During a December 1 [...] | 2008-12-29 17:38:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA1067 | LIBERIA: Encouraging Investment? [...] (SBU) Summary: In recent meetings with the Ambassador, two top GOL officials confirmed that they expect the revised Investment Code to pass quickly after the legislature convenes in mid-January. President Sirleaf has called on her Cabinet to expedite major concession agreements, but investors [...] | 2008-12-30 15:55:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON EFIN OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA139 | LIBERIA: ENERGY FROM RUBBER WOOD CHIPS? [...] (SBU) Summary: The GOL continues to pursue medium-term power sources but is stymied by indecision. Buchanan Renewable Energy (BRE, a Canadian firm) has proposed using chips from rubber trees to provide 17-34 MW of energy in Monrovia, with the possibility of similar smaller scale biomass power [...] | 2008-02-19 14:05:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EAGR EAID EINV SENV ECON OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA32 | LIBERIA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] SUMMARY: There is growing investor interest in Liberia, particularly in agriculture, construction, the extractive industries and tourism. UN sanctions on timber exports were lifted in 2006 and on diamonds in early 2007 as Liberia became compliant with the Kimberly Process. The removal of san [...] | 2008-01-14 13:02:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTBD OPIC USTR PGOV LI |
08MONROVIA407 | LIBERIA: APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: KENDEJA HOTEL [...] (U) The following response to reftel is based on information gleaned during the May 19-23 visit of OPIC officers Kenneth Angell and Barbara Gibian, on post's interaction with the Kendeja project prior to that meeting, and on information gleaned from Liberian officials and others who either supp [...] | 2008-05-27 07:45:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA427 | LIBERIA: APPLICATION FOR OPIC FINANCE: BUCHANAN RENEWABLES [...] (SBU) The possibility of electricity generated from abundant locally-available fuel is tremendously appealing. The BRE/MacBain team presents a compelling case, but there are some assumptions and uncertainties that do not yet appear to have been resolved. 2. (SBU) Econoff participated in a Fe [...] | 2008-05-29 16:51:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA51 | LIBERIA'S COMMERCE MINISTER AND TIFA/AGOA UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Minister of Commerce is committed to progress under TIFA and is already planning for the AGOA workshop and an AGOA Resource Center. Plans are underway for a standards lab in Monrovia that will permit sanitary and phyto-sanitary tests. The Minister supports establishment of [...] | 2008-01-16 16:11:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAID EAGR ECON EAIR OPIC USTR PGOV LI |
08MONROVIA52 | LIBERIA'S COMMERCE MINISTER AND TIFA/AGOA UPDATE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Minister of Commerce is committed to progress under TIFA and is already planning for the AGOA workshop and an AGOA Resource Center. Plans are underway for a standards lab in Monrovia that will permit sanitary and phyto-sanitary tests. The Minister supports establishment of [...] | 2008-01-16 16:13:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAID EAGR ECON EAIR OPIC USTR PGOV LI |
08MONROVIA70 | LIBERIA: ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUESTS PARTNERSHIP WITH TVA; [...] (SBU) Harry Yuan, the Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC, the state-owned electricity provider) visited the Ambassador January 17 to request his assistance in arranging an association with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). He proposed a partnership between TVA and [...] | 2008-01-28 09:27:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EAID BEXP AMGT ABLD ASEC OPIC LI |
08MONROVIA993 | LIBERIA: LEDFC AT ONE -- LESSONS LEARNED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The OPIC-funded Liberia Enterprises DevQopment Finance Company (LEDFC) is faltering but can probably be salvaged. Both the recently-resigned LEDFC General Manager and current CHF International caretakers cite the lack of adequate business service support and mentoring as a facto [...] | 2008-12-05 11:04:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON OPIC LI |
08MONTEVIDEO308 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES: URUGUAY [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-27 14:04:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV UY |
08MOSCOW1703 | Russia--No New Investment Disputes for 2008 Report [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-16 10:47:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
08MUSCAT100 | 2008 OMAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: PART II [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 13:30:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MU |
08MUSCAT99 | 2008 OMAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: PART I [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 13:23:00 | Embassy Muscat | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MU |
08NAIROBI1325 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) The U.S. Mission in Kenya is aware of one (1) outstanding claim of a United States business interest against a branch of the Government of Kenya (GOK). 2. (U) Background: In the mid-1990s, Claimant A entered into a partnership with a Kenyan public university ("the university"),via a [...] | 2008-05-23 08:34:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIDE EINV OPIC CASC PGOV KE |
08NICOSIA32 | CYPRUS: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] EU nationals permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus, and EU registered legal entities with jurisdiction, central management or primary place of business in the Republic of Cyprus may acquire real estate (of any type or size) without prior approval by the District Administration Office [...] | 2008-01-14 10:19:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
08OTTAWA85 | CANADA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (u) Per reftel instructions, post has updated the Investment Climate Statement for the 2008 Country Commercial Guide. 2. (u) Begin Text of ICS Update Chapter 6: Investment Climate Openness to Foreign Investment General Attitude Strong economic fundamentals, proximity to the U.S. marke [...] | 2008-01-15 22:00:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | CA EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
08PANAMA534 | PANAMA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Below is Embassy Panama's input for the congressionally mandated annual report on investment disputes as contemplated in Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorizations Act. The United States is aware of one case in which United States citizens have an outstanding claim again [...] | 2008-07-01 16:30:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ECON EFIN ENIV KIDE PGOV PM OPIC |
08PARAMARIBO42 | SURINAME: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] (U) Post submits the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Suriname. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------- 2. The Government of Suriname (GOS) has identified Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a key element in achieving sustainable development. In its 2006-2011 [...] | 2008-02-04 16:42:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV USTR NS |
08PARIS141 | FRANCE 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...] | 2008-01-28 14:46:00 | Embassy Paris | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR FR |
08PHNOMPENH318 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR CAMBODIA [...] Cambodia, a developing country, began the transformation from a command economy to the free market in the late 1980s. It is now integrating into the regional and world trading framework. In 1998, Cambodia joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and in September 2004, became [...] | 2008-04-10 01:07:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC USTR KTDB CB |
08PRETORIA77 | 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - SOUTH AFRICA [...] (U) In response to Ref A, this cable presents post's 2008 Investment Climate Statement for South Africa. This is also Chapter 6 of the 2008 Country Commercial Guide for South Africa. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT Chapter 6 Investment Climate Statement FY 2008 6.1 Openness to Foreign Investment The [...] | 2008-01-15 08:08:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR SF |
08PRISTINA390 | KOSOVO: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) This is the first submission of the Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims for Kosovo. 2. (U) Begin text: U.S. Embassy Pristina is unaware of any ongoing investment disputes, property disputes or expropriations involving a U.S. citizen against the Government of Kosovo [...] | 2008-07-22 15:12:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KV |
08RANGOON26 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR EMBASSY RANGOON [...] Per reftel, this is Embassy Rangoon's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement. Preface: U.S. Investment Subject to Sanctions --------------------------------------------- - 2. On May 20, 1997, by Executive Order 13047, the President imposed economic sanctions prohibiting n [...] | 2008-01-15 10:47:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BM |
08RANGOON418 | BURMA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Rangoon is not aware of any ongoing investment disputes in Burma. U.S. law has prohibited investment in Burma since 1997. 2. Primary point of contact for issues relevant to the report is: Samantha A. Carl-Yoder Economic Officer (95) (1) 536-509 ext. 4227 Carl-YoderSA@state.g [...] | 2008-05-27 11:02:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BM |
08RIYADH326 | SAUDI ARABIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Chapter Headings: -- Openness to Foreign Investment -- Conversion and Transfer Policies -- Expropriation and Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Performance Requirements and Incentives -- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment -- Protection of Property Rights -- Transparency of R [...] | 2008-02-26 13:53:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR SA |
08RIYADH676 | SAUDI ARABIA: SECTION 527 UPDATE [...] There are no investment disputes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that would be candidates for inclusion in the Section 527 Report. FRAKER [...] | 2008-04-27 12:11:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV SA |
08ROME126 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 - ITALY [...] SUMMARY: While the Government of Italy (GOI) continues to court foreign investors, economic reforms or other steps to ensure a more welcoming investment climate have been modest. Recent positive developments include passage of a more efficient bankruptcy law and the incorporation of the EU T [...] | 2008-01-29 10:20:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV IT |
08SANAA87 | PART ONE OF TWO: YEMEN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] SUMMARY: In response to reftel, part one of Yemen's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement follows. This first section covers openness to foreign investment, conversion and transfer policies, expropriation and compensation, dispute settlement, performance requirements and ince [...] | 2008-01-15 11:20:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC YM |
08SANAA88 | PART TWO OF TWO: YEMEN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] SUMMARY: In response to reftel A, part two of Yemen's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement follows. This second section covers protection of property rights, transparency of the regulatory system, efficient capital markets and portfolio investment, political violence, corrup [...] | 2008-01-15 11:37:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC YM |
08SANJOSE516 | COSTA RICA -- 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) SUMMARY. The Embassy is aware of three outstanding cases brought by American business entities and citizens against the Government of Costa Rica (GOCR). Two of these cases (claimants C and E below) are longstanding. Although claimant C is not satisfied with the outcome thus far, due proce [...] | 2008-06-16 19:55:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV SENV KIDE EFIN OPIC PGOV PREL ECON CS |
08SANTODOMINGO1973 | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] The 2009 Investment Climate Update for the Dominican Republic. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. While the Dominican government welcomes foreign investment, significant systemic problems can make investing in the [...] | 2008-12-30 14:38:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB PGOV DR |
08SINGAPORE34 | SINGAPORE - 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided via email a Microsoft Word version of the document to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. (SBU) Begin text of Statement: Singapore 2008 [...] | 2008-01-10 07:27:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR |
08SKOPJE312 | MACEDONIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Post is aware of one outstanding claim of a U.S. person against the Government of Macedonia (GOM). This dispute remains unchanged from last year's report (ref B). 2. a. Claimant A. b. This dispute arose in April 2007, when the GOM decided to end a concession previously granted to Claim [...] | 2008-05-09 08:00:00 | Embassy Skopje | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MK |
08SOFIA44 | BULGARIA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-17 09:47:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
08SUVA35 | Tonga's Investment Climate Statement 2008 [...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Tonga, per reftel. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of Tonga seeks to be welcoming to business and investors. Many Tongans have lived in or visited the United States, and American pro [...] | 2008-01-30 15:57:00 | Embassy Suva | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC USTR TN |
08SUVA41 | Fiji Investment Climate Statement 2008 [...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Fiji, per reftel. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment In light of recent events in Fiji and concerns about the treatment of some established foreign investors by Fiji authorities, potential investors shoul [...] | 2008-01-31 15:39:00 | Embassy Suva | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC USTR FJ |
08TAIPEI73 | TAIWAN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-15 23:56:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV KIPR KTDB OPIC PINR TW USTR |
08TAIPEI79 | TAIWAN'S 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-16 23:44:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV KIPR KTDB OPIC PINR TW USTR |
08TAIPEI84 | Taiwan's 2008 Investment Climate Statement [...] LUU, VAN, SSN: ***-**-2779 2. HHE 3. - 4. FROM: TAIPEI, TO: WASHINGTON, DC 5. 19X4519.4-00-2025-2025841024-8169-2234-330230 6. 6 CASES 7. STATE 8. - 9. 7178 LBS 10. 5308 LBS 11. 1078 CUFT 12. 020E TAIPEI 00000084 013 OF 013 13. ETD: 01/09/08, ETA: 02/04/08 14. APL [...] | 2008-01-17 06:04:00 | American Institute Taiwan, Taipei | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON PINR OPIC KTDB USTR KIPR TW |
08TALLINN26 | 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ESTONIA [...] (U) The following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Estonia, keyed to questions in reftel. 2. (U) A.l. Openness to Foreign Investment Since joining the EU in 2004, the Estonian government has sought to maintain liberal policies in order to attract investments that could produce [...] | 2008-01-14 13:17:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB EINV OPIC USTR |
08TASHKENT101 | Part 1 of 2, 2008 Investment Climate Statement for [...] With an estimated population of 27.3 million, Uzbekistan has the largest population in Central Asia. Rich natural resources such as gold, gas, and cotton offer potentially attractive opportunities for investors. Uzbekistan is the world's fourth largest cotton producer and second largest cotton [...] | 2008-01-25 15:25:00 | Embassy Tashkent | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR UZ |
08TASHKENT102 | Part 2 of 2, 2008 Investment Climate Statement for [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-25 15:26:00 | Embassy Tashkent | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR UZ |
08TBILISI199 | GEORGIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR 2008 [...] Per reftel, Embassy Tbilisi submits its Investment Climate Statement for Georgia for 2008. Introduction The dramatic change of government swept in by the 2003 peaceful "Rose Revolution" marked the start of serious political and economic reform in Georgia. Before 2003, Georgia's economic [...] | 2008-02-07 05:52:00 | Embassy Tbilisi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR GG |
08TBILISI972 | 2008 INVESTMENT DISPUTES REPORT FOR GEORGIA [...] Post submits the following information in response to reftel request for information on investment disputes. 2. A. Claimant A B. Year dispute arose: 2006. C. Case History: Claimant A and his partners purchased the shares of a company that owns a defunct garment factory in T [...] | 2008-06-10 14:27:00 | Embassy Tbilisi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV PREL PGOV KIDE OPIC CASC GG |
08THEHAGUE520 | NETHERLANDS: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] In response to reftel, Mission is not aware of any significant investment disputes involving the Dutch government or any expropriation claims involving U.S. citizens for the period of 2007 through June 1, 2008. This message represents a coordinated response from Embassy The Hague's FCS, FAS [...] | 2008-06-16 10:39:00 | Embassy The Hague | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV NL |
08TIRANA103 | ALBANIA'S INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: 2007 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-11 06:29:00 | Embassy Tirana | UNCLASSIFIED | AL ECON ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR |
08TUNIS69 | TUNISIA: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Tunisia's 2008 Investment Climate Statement. Topics covered include: Paragraph -- Topic 2 -- Openness to Foreign Investment 12 -- Conversion and Transfer Policies 17 -- Expropriation and Compensation 18 -- Dispute Settlement 21 -- Performance Requirements and Incentives 30 -- Right to Pri [...] | 2008-01-23 13:44:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TS |
08VIENNA585 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES - AUSTRIA [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-30 13:50:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV AU |
08VIENNA61 | 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA [...] Following is the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- AUSTRIA -------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ With the European Union's (EU) enlargements in May 2004 and January 2007, Aus [...] | 2008-01-15 15:38:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR AU |
08VIENTIANE149 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR LAOS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-04 01:30:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC USTR KTDB LA |
08VIENTIANE338 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2008-06-12 07:47:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV ECON KIDE OPIC PGOV LA |
08VIENTIANE339 | 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The Embassy is unaware of any changes to the below noted disputes since submission of the 2007 report. Please note the Embassy no longer has contact or biographical information for the Claimants. 2. a. Claimant A b. 1991 c. According to Claimant's attorney, Claimant A assert [...] | 2008-06-13 04:33:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV ECON KIDE OPIC PGOV LA |
08WELLINGTON9 | 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATE FOR NEW ZEALAND [...] Following is Post's submission for the 2008 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) regarding New Zealand per request reftel. 2. Begin text of ICS submission: 2008 Investment Climate Statement - New Zealand Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Foreign direct inve [...] | 2008-01-14 05:10:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR NZ |
08YEREVAN100 | ARMENIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2008 [...] (U) Per reftel, Embassy Yerevan, Armenia submits the following as its 2008 Investment Climate Statement. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2. According to data from the National Statistical Service (NSS),foreign investment in Armenia has steadily increased from USD 70 million in 2001 to [...] | 2008-02-08 03:16:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR AM |
08ZAGREB49 | CROATIA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART II) [...] No summary [...] | 2008-01-24 14:06:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR HR |
08ZAGREB50 | CROATIA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (PART I) [...] Summary: Croatia has enjoyed steady growth in foreign investment over the last several years, buoyed by a growing economy, low inflation, a stable exchange rate and developed infrastructure. With progress towards membership in NATO and the European Union well advanced, Croatia has taken a lead [...] | 2008-01-24 14:06:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR HR |
09ABUDHABI600 | UAE 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA),Embassy Abu Dhabi has compiled a list of U.S. citizen expropriation claims and investment disputes involving the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy is aware of two ongo [...] | 2009-06-15 09:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI77 | UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-20 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AE |
09ABUJA1176 | NIGERIA 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] In response to STATE 49477, U.S. Mission reports the case of Phoenix Environmental Services Nigeria Limited, a company owned by Mr. Norton E. Jessup, an American citizen. Details of the case are included in subsequent paragraphs. --- Claimant A: Phoenix Environmental Services Nigeria Limit [...] | 2009-06-29 08:30:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON PGOV KIDE CASC OPIC NI |
09ABUJA88 | NIGERIA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following information is Nigeria's 2009 Investment Climate Statement. Overview -------- 2. With an estimated population of over 140 million, Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation. It offers investors a low-cost labor pool, abundant natural resources, and potentially the largest [...] | 2009-01-16 06:45:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN ECON OPIC KTDB USTR NI |
09ACCRA46 | 2009 Investment Climate Statement - Ghana [...] Attracting foreign direct investment continues to be a priority for the government of Ghana. Former President Kufuor encouraged foreign investment as an integral part of Ghana's economic policy. President Mills is expected to continue this policy. The Ghana Investment Advisory Council (GIAC) [...] | 2009-01-20 15:22:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ETRD KPTD OPIC USTR GH |
09ADDISABABA1339 | ETHIOPIA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] The United States Government is aware of seven (7) claims by U.S. persons which may be outstanding against the Government of Ethiopia (GOE). There is one new reported claim. 2. Included in these claims are three (3) disputes involving the confiscation of property by current U.S. citizens wh [...] | 2009-06-10 05:42:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV ET |
09ADDISABABA380 | OPIC INVESTMENT FUND: A GOOD CARROT, BUT ETHIOPIAN [...] (SBU) While an OPIC-supported private equity fund could support U.S. and nominal Ethiopian Government (GoE) economic development objectives in Ethiopia, we assess that Ethiopia's current business and macroeconomic policy environment is not conducive to taking full advantage of such a resource. [...] | 2009-02-11 13:48:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN OPIC ET |
09AMMAN1188 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES IN JORDAN [...] (U) In response to ref A, the Embassy is aware of two (2) outstanding claims of United States persons against the Government of Jordan (GOJ). 2. (U) The first claim was included in the 2007 and 2008 reports (refs B and C). This dispute is presumed to have ended with the Claimant's cessatio [...] | 2009-05-26 07:19:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV JO |
09AMMAN134 | JORDAN 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: OPENNESS TO [...] In the nearly ten years since King Abdullah succeeded to the throne, Jordan has taken several steps to encourage foreign investment and realize the vision of transforming Jordan into an outward-oriented, market-based economy competitive in the global marketplace. Key reforms have been undertak [...] | 2009-01-15 06:50:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ENRG ETRD PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR JO |
09AMMAN347 | OPIC Visit Energizes Banks Supporting Jordan's Housing and [...] (SBU) OPIC Vice President Robert Drumheller, in order to invigorate stalled negotiations, discussed proposed OPIC housing loans with senior government officials and participating Jordanian banks during a January 25-30 visit. The $250 million in loans would allow three local banks to make 25-y [...] | 2009-02-05 06:16:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV OPIC JO |
09ANKARA828 | TURKEY: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) The following is Embassy Ankara's submission for the 2009 report to the U.S. Congress on expropriation claims and investment disputes, providing an update on the two ongoing cases reported in 2008 and adding two new cases that have been brought to Post's attention. 2. (SBU) Claimant Dat [...] | 2009-06-15 13:39:00 | Embassy Ankara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CASC TU |
09ANTANANARIVO27 | MADAGASCAR 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] This cable responds to the call in 08 STATE 123907 for updated investment climate statements. A separate Word version has been emailed per instructions. End summary. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ 2. The GOM officially welcomes foreign investment and the c [...] | 2009-01-15 05:41:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC KTDB USTR MA |
09ASHGABAT743 | TURKMENISTAN: 2009 INTERIM REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-12 08:13:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV TX |
09ASHGABAT80 | TURKMENISTAN 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Sensitive by unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) Following please find post's 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Turkmenistan. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Turkmenistan is a relatively large but sparsely inhabited country (about five million) with abundant hydroc [...] | 2009-01-16 11:00:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR TX |
09ASTANA1038 | KAZAKHSTAN: 2009 INVESTMENT DISPUTES REPORT UPDATE [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) This cable constitutes post's response to reftel. The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim by United States persons against the Government of Kazakhstan (GOK). 3. (SBU) a. Claimant A b. 1996 c. Alt [...] | 2009-06-18 02:23:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EINV CASC KIDE OPIC KZ |
09ASTANA112 | KAZAKHSTAN: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, below is Post's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Kazakhstan. 2. BEGIN TEXT: Kazakhstan 2009 Investment Climate Statement - Kazakhstan Openness to Foreign Investment Kazakhstan has made significant progress toward creating a market economy sinc [...] | 2009-01-22 00:46:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR KZ |
09BAMAKO68 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT MALI: FY 2009 [...] In response to reftel, this cable provides the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Mali. 2. Investment Climate Statement: A. Country Investment Policies and Practices. A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment: The Malian government has made efforts to encourage foreign investment. It [...] | 2009-02-02 14:09:00 | Embassy Bamako | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EIND EAID EFIN KTDB OPIC USTR ELAB |
09BANGKOK151 | THAILAND: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Per reftel request, below is Post's draft of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Thailand. We also e-mailed a Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA (J. Nathaniel Hatcher and Gregory Hicks),per reftel instructions. 2. (U) Begin text of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for [...] | 2009-01-21 10:10:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KIPR OPIC KTDB USTR TH |
09BEIJING2196 | CHINA 2009 INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified -- it contains business proprietary information and is not for distribution to the public. 2. (SBU) In response to ref A, this cable provides updated information on investment and expropriation claims in China and includes input from the Econo [...] | 2009-08-03 08:33:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
09BISHKEK469 | NO KNOWN U.S.-KYRGYZ INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] (U) Embassy is not aware of any expropriation claims or other investment disputes involving U.S. citizens in Kyrgyzstan. 2. (U) In response to reftel request, the primary and alternate Embassy Bishkek officers who cover investment disputes and expropriation claims through July 2009 are: [...] | 2009-05-15 05:58:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG |
09BISHKEK79 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR THE KYRGYZ [...] This cable provides Embassy Bishkek's submission of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for the Kyrgyz Republic. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ The Kyrgyz Republic has a liberal investment regime on paper with a broad base of commercial l [...] | 2009-01-28 08:36:00 | Embassy Bishkek | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR KG |
09BOGOTA262 | INVESTMENT HITS NEW HIGH IN 2008, BUT 2009 OUTLOOK [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Colombia's success in improving security conditions and its investment climate has attracted record levels of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last six years. According to preliminary data, FDI reached a new high of USD 10.5 billion in 2008 based on flows spread across va [...] | 2009-01-27 19:27:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON EFIN PGOV OPIC USTR CO |
09BOGOTA3188 | COLOMBIA: REPONSE TO OPIC ON MICROFINANCE GROWTH FUND [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy contacts at Colombia's National Association of Financial Institutions (ANIF) described the Women's World Banking (WWB) microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Bucaramanga, Cali, and Popayan as outstanding lending institutions with a solid reputation in Colombia. Forbes Mag [...] | 2009-10-08 13:21:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINT EFIN OPIC CO EINV |
09BOGOTA3236 | COLOMBIA: POTENTIAL DESTINATION FOR OPIC-SUPPORTED RENEWABLE [...] Summary: Colombia is a rich environment for renewable energy investment and would benefit from additional financing from the USRG Emerging Market Fund, LP. Colombia is a regional leader in the production of biofuels, specifically ethanol and biodiesel. Wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric pro [...] | 2009-10-15 00:11:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC CO ENRG |
09BOGOTA3574 | COLOMBIA: FINANCIAL CREDIT IS AVAILABLE, BUT AT A COST [...] (SBU) Summary. Obtaining credit in Colombia is a challenge for small and medium size enterprises (SME). Many SMEs do not request credit because of the high interest rates (30 percent),the formality of the loan process, and the length of time it takes to receive loans. The GOC, however, has [...] | 2009-11-09 15:43:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINT EFIN OPIC CO |
09BOGOTA437 | REVISION: COLOMBIA-2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] This is a revised copy of the 2009 Colombia Investment Climate Statement (ref B). Please note minor changes in paragraphs 11 (Banking, Insurance and Telecommunications sections),41, 48, 51 and 71. Post will submit text via email to EEB/IFD/OIA and include in the 2009 Country Commercial Guid [...] | 2009-02-11 20:26:00 | Embassy Bogota | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON OPIC KTDB USTR EFIN KIPR PGOV CO |
09BRASILIA132 | BRAZIL: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] This cable transmits the text of the Brazil Investment Climate Statement for 2007. BEGIN TEXT: A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment Brazil is open to and encourages foreign investment. According to a recent United Nations report, Brazil is the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) re [...] | 2009-02-03 16:48:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR BR |
09BRASILIA1388 | BRAZIL: OPIC LETTERS ON HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS DELIVERED TO [...] On November 25, 2009, Post delivered the letters and attachments from Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Acting Vice President for Investment Policy Berta Heybey to Brazilian Minister for the Environment Carlos Minc, which notified the Environment Ministry of OPIC's consideration o [...] | 2009-12-02 12:56:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC EINV SENV ENRG BR |
09BRATISLAVA45 | SLOVAKIA - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Slovakia's once troubled economy has been transformed in the last ten years into a business friendly market-model, which led the region with GDP growth of 7.1 percent (est.) in 2008. Comprehensive structural reforms adopted by the Slovak government in the first several years of this decade led [...] | 2009-01-26 15:44:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR LO |
09BRAZZAVILLE97 | CONGO/BRAZZAVILLE INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT 2009 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-04-01 14:55:00 | Embassy Brazzaville | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV KTDB CF |
09BRIDGETOWN360 | 2009 EXPROPRIATION REPORT: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one (1) claim of a United States person that may be outstanding against the Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) End Summary. Claimant Designation ------------------- 2. (U) Claimant A Date of Expropiation --------------------- [...] | 2009-06-18 15:01:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
09BRIDGETOWN369 | EXPROPRIATION - ST. LUCIA [...] (SBU) St. Lucia has one outstanding expropriation case. ---------------------- Claimant Designation -------------------- 2. (U) Claimants A through F. --------------------- Date of Expropriation --------------------- 3. (U) The initial expropriation occurred in May 2008. The ti [...] | 2009-06-19 19:04:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV XL |
09BRUSSELS1394 | EPC GMO DEBATE : RISK OR OPPORTUNITY FOR EUROPE ? [...] SUMMARY: On October 15 in Brussels, the European Policy Center (EPC) hosted a lively debate on the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in European agriculture. Following largely pro-GMO remarks by European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Mariann Fischer Boel, spea [...] | 2009-10-16 15:26:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB EAGR PGOV OPIC BE |
09BRUSSELS171 | EU INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 [...] Per reftel, this is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for the European Union. Post will email Word versions as instructed in reftel. The statement covers the following categories: --Openness to Foreign Investment Q-Conversion and Transfer Policies --Expropriation and Compensation -- [...] | 2009-02-06 11:28:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC BE |
09BRUSSELS411 | Experts Meeting on Regional Economic Cooperation on [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The European Commission hosted a meeting of experts March 17 in Brussels to develop tangible areas for regional projects centered on Afghanistan ahead of the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECC),to be held in Islamabad, perhaps in May. Experts repres [...] | 2009-03-23 12:36:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC BE AF |
09BRUSSELS425 | Experts Meeting on Regional Economic Cooperation on [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The European Commission hosted a meeting of experts March 17 in Brussels to develop tangible areas for regional projects centered on Afghanistan ahead of the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECC),to be held in Islamabad, perhaps in May. Experts represen [...] | 2009-03-25 15:03:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC BE AF |
09BUCHAREST24 | ROMANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 [...] Following is Embassy Bucharest's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement. A. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT Romania actively seeks direct foreign investment. The Agency for Foreign Investment (ARIS),created in 2004, is designed to advertise the co [...] | 2009-01-14 13:09:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RO |
09BUCHAREST397 | ROMANIA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Summary: The United States Government is aware of eight (8) outstanding investment disputes and expropriation claims brought by United States persons or corporations that may be pending against the Government of Romania (GOR). There are no new cases since last year's report. Post recomm [...] | 2009-06-15 09:17:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV RO |
09BUENOSAIRES846 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of sixteen (16) claims against the Government of Argentina (GOA),one of which was resolved during 2007 but whose award has not been implemented by the GOA yet (Claimant C),and two others that were resolved during 2008 and 2009 (Claimant I and Claim [...] | 2009-07-20 18:45:00 | Embassy Buenos Aires | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE ECON PGOV PREL OPIC AR |
09CAIRO1199 | 2009 SECTION 527 REPORT FOR EGYPT [...] (SBU) The following report is provided in response to reftel request for information on investment disputes and expropriation claims: 2. (SBU) The United States Government is aware of four (4) claims of U.S.persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Egypt (GOE): Â [...] | 2009-06-28 05:19:00 | Embassy Cairo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV EG |
09CANBERRA78 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - AUSTRALIA [...] Following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Australia. Note that the exchange rate between the US and Australian dollars fluctuated very widely over the year 2008; we have used the exchange rate as of January 21, 2009 (A$1 = US$.66) throughout. ----------------------------------- [...] | 2009-01-22 03:52:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB ETRD EINV ECON ELAB OPIC AS |
09CASABLANCA11 | MOROCCO - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-21 13:17:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV MO |
09CHISINAU43 | MOLDOVA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Embassy Chisinau submits the Investment Climate Statement in response to reftel: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Moldova continues to take small steps toward developing a stronger economy, reforming a cumbersome regulatory framework, combating corrupti [...] | 2009-01-22 10:39:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR MD |
09CHISINAU44 | MOLDOVA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Russia 154.08 2. United States 102.16 3. Italy 91.30 4. Spain 82.57 5. Netherlands 80.12 6. France 79.00 7. Romania 60.14 8. Germany 50.64 9. Austria 35.20 10. Cyprus 27.54 92. Based on figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, FDI since 1992 by sectors was as a perce [...] | 2009-01-22 10:42:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR MD |
09COLOMBO273 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 - MALDIVES [...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for Maldives for 2009. INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT-MALDIVES JANUARY 2009 Investment Climate --Introduction Maldives is comprised of over 1,190 islands, of which 198 are inhabited and 95 are exclusive resort islands. The popul [...] | 2009-03-11 08:04:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV MV |
09COLOMBO67 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-21 06:02:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
09DARESSALAAM32 | TANZANIA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The Government of Tanzania (GOT) generally has a favorable attitude toward foreign direct investment (FDI) and has made significant efforts to encourage foreign investment. Inflows of FDI continued to grow in 2007, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Wo [...] | 2009-01-20 13:44:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR TZ |
09DHAKA301 | BANGLADESH INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] This is Embassy Dhaka's submission for reftel tasking. 2. Begin text of the 2009 Bangladesh Investment Climate Statement: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Bangladesh actively seeks foreign investment under its industrial policy and export-oriented, private [...] | 2009-03-29 09:26:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR BG |
09DHAKA693 | BANGLADESH 527 REPORT [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of five (5) claims of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bangladesh (GOB). One case has been added in 2009. I. a. Claimant A b. 1979 c. In 1977 Claimant A entered into an agreement with the GOB Mini [...] | 2009-07-16 01:03:00 | Embassy Dhaka | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CASC BG |
09DUBLIN45 | IRISH GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS FOREIGN INVESTMENT [...] The Irish Government actively promotes foreign direct investment (FDI),a strategy that has fueled robust economic growth since the "Celtic Tiger" period of the late 1990s. Ireland's pro-investment climate saw total FDI stock grow from euro 53 billion in 1998 to euro 131 billion in 2007. Trad [...] | 2009-01-30 13:58:00 | Embassy Dublin | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR EI |
09DUSHANBE64 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- TAJIKISTAN [...] Tajikistan presents selected opportunities for savvy investors who are willing to put significant research and effort into market development. Tajikistan, which lags behind most of its neighbors economically, remains not only the poorest of the former Soviet republics but one of the poorest co [...] | 2009-01-16 08:12:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TI |
09FREETOWN24 | SIERRA LEONE 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, please see Embassy Freetown's 2009 Investment Climate Statement below. The document will also be sent via e-mail on the unclassified system. Embassy POC for this report is Political/Economic Officer Amy LeMar (lemaran.@state.gov). A. Openness to Foreign Investment 2. The Gov [...] | 2009-01-15 18:18:00 | Embassy Freetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EINV ETRD KTDB USTR OPIC SL |
09GABORONE448 | BOTSWANA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] In response to reftel request, Embassy Gaborone reports that there are no investment disputes in Botswana which would be candidates for inclusion in the annual report. NOLAN [...] | 2009-06-04 14:01:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV BC |
09HANOI550 | VIETNAM SUBMISSION OF THE 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT [...] (U) Mission Vietnam is not aware of existing or new investment disputes or expropriation claims. 2. (U) This telegram was coordinated with ConGen HCMC and FCS. PALMER [...] | 2009-06-15 07:01:00 | Embassy Hanoi | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV VM |
09HARARE42 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ZIMBABWE [...] The Government of Zimbabwe's corruption and mismanagement have severely crippled the local economy making it unlikely to attract or absorb significant foreign direct investment in 2009. GDP has declined by roughly 50 percent in the past eight years, the largest peacetime drop ever recorded. [...] | 2009-01-15 14:55:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC ZI |
09HONGKONG124 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, HONG KONG [...] Hong Kong pursues a free market philosophy, and the government interferes minimally in the economy. The Hong Kong Government welcomes foreign investment, neither offering special incentives nor imposing dis-incentives for foreign investors. Hong Kong's well-established rule of law is applied [...] | 2009-01-20 06:51:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON OPIC KTTB USTR HK |
09HONGKONG132 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, MACAU [...] Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on December 20, 1999. Macau's status since reverting to Chinese sovereignty is defined in the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration (1987) and the Basic Law, Macau's constitution. Under the concept of "One Count [...] | 2009-01-21 01:53:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON OPIC KTTB USTR HK |
09KABUL3465 | Commerce Minister Shahrani highlights U.S.-Afghan Business [...] Summary: Afghan Minister Shahrani praised current USAID-funded Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development activities to Amb. Wayne, noting especially USG support to strengthen Afghan value-added in the carpet and cashmere industries. Shahrani also wants to provide additional economic opport [...] | 2009-10-29 07:29:00 | Embassy Kabul | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ETRD BEXP ECON ELAB PHUM SCUL OPIC PGOV AF |
09KAMPALA77 | SUBJECT: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-16 05:29:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR UG |
09KIGALI15 | RWANDA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] (U) This cable responds to queries in reftel 2. (U) OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------ -- The Government of Rwanda recognizes the private sector is an essential engine of development and welcomes foreign investment in policy and in practice. -- In Se [...] | 2009-01-13 12:17:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC KTDB USTR |
09KIGALI77 | RWANDA ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (U) This edition of the Rwanda Economic Review covers: -- 2008 Tourism revenues up 55 percent over 2007, but slow start to 2009 -- Economy grows 10 percent in 2008 -- Rwandatel to invest $45 million to expand market share, MTN launches BlackBerry -- Construction begins on new Hydro Powe [...] | 2009-02-05 13:07:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV KIDE OPIC RW |
09KINGSTON1050 | JAMAICA SINKS FURTHER INTO RECESSION [...] (SBU) The Jamaican economy sank deeper into recession during the July to September time frame, chalking up the seventh consecutive quarter of economic contraction. Real GDP declined by 3.1 percent on the back of continuing declines in the goods producing sectors, and bauxite/alumina in particu [...] | 2009-12-07 15:42:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SOCI TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON269 | JAMAICA: MARCH ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: -- Representatives from the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank conducted a site visit with Emboffs to a USD 225 million wharf redevelopment project to bring Genesis-class cruise ships to the city of Falmouth; -- U.S. Treasury provided technical assistance to help the Governmen [...] | 2009-04-07 14:07:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV ETRD TRSY OPIC OAS IBRD XL JM |
09KINGSTON325 | JAMAICA: APRIL ECONOMIC REVIEW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: -- Sporadic roadblocks, with some violent incidents emerged to protest a recent US 10 cent per liter gas tax, but appear to have passed for now. -- Rising aluminum inventories and a 58 percent global price decline since July, 2008 are putting a strain on Jamaica's already weaken [...] | 2009-04-29 15:21:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV EAIR EMIN ASEC SOCI ETRD TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON361 | JAMAICA: PM GOLDING'S 2009-10 BUDGET PRESENTATION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Responding to criticism from the opposing People's National Party (PNP),Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding defended his proposed national budget before Members of Parliament on May 5. During the speech attended by emboffs, Golding detailed the dire economic reality facing the Gov [...] | 2009-05-07 20:08:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV EAIR EMIN ASEC SOCI ETRD TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON387 | JAMAICA: PUBLIC OUTREACH BY ENERGY SECURITY EXPERT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Jerome Ringo, research scholar at Yale University and president of the Apollo Alliance, a broad coalition of major U.S. environmental organizations, visited Jamaica from May 13 to 15. The visit was organized by the U.S. Mission and included several speaking engagements, radio inte [...] | 2009-05-18 20:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV EMIN ASEC KPAO SOCI ETRD TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON388 | JAMAICA: PUBLIC OUTREACH BY ENERGY SECURITY EXPERT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Jerome Ringo, research scholar at Yale University and president of the Apollo Alliance, a broad coalition of major U.S. environmental organizations, visited Jamaica from May 13 to 15. The visit was organized by the U.S. Mission and included several speaking engagements, radio inte [...] | 2009-05-18 20:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV EMIN ASEC KPAO SOCI ETRD TRSY OPIC |
09KINGSTON427 | JAMAICA: POWER GENERATION, CAN YOU SPARE 200 MEGAWATTS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jamaica relies on imports of petroleum products to fuel fully 95 percent of its power generation. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) spent nearly USD 3.4 billion in 2008 for imported fuel, a sum greater than total exports and up from USD 2.2 billion in 2007. Fluctuating fuel prices an [...] | 2009-05-26 17:18:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG SENV EMIN ASEC SOCI ETRD TRSY OPIC OAS |
09KINGSTON508 | JAMAICAN-TRINIDADIAN-TRADE: FIRE SALES, FAILED DEALS AND DETAINED PATTIES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-29 15:00:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD JM OPIC PGOV PREL TRSY XL |
09KINGSTON509 | JAMAICAN-TRINIDADIAN-TRADE: FIRE SALES, FAILED DEALS [...] (U) SUMMARY: Trade relations between the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) heated up again in May after Trinidad detained a container of Jamaican meat patties for several weeks before releasing them on June 1. An ensuing media debate subsequently brok [...] | 2009-06-29 15:05:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG PREL PGOV EFIN EMIN SOCI TRSY OPIC XL |
09KINGSTON892 | JAMAICA: SUCCESSFUL CARIBBEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM [...] (U) SUMMARY: Jamaica hosted a successful Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) which included a U.S. Government (USG) delegation, consisting of officials from the Departments of State and Energy and the Overseas Private Investment Cooperation (OPIC). The forum, held in Montego Bay from Octobe [...] | 2009-10-23 19:06:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ENRG SENV EMIN SOCI ETRD TRSY DOE OPIC OAS IBRD |
09KINSHASA45 | DRC: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Per reftel, following is the text of the Investment Climate Statement for the DRC for 2009. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------- 2. (U) The DRC's rich endowment of natural resources, large population size (approximately 65 million) and generally open trading [...] | 2009-01-15 12:14:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR CG |
09KYIV1703 | U.S.-UKRAINE BILATERAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT TALKS [...] (SBU) Summary. The next round of the U.S.-Ukraine Council on Trade and Investment, scheduled to be held in Washington on October 14, will provide an important venue to address the broadest range of economic issues with Ukrainian counterparts. Issues of concern to U.S. business include Ukrain [...] | 2009-10-02 07:53:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAGR TBIO USTR OPIC UP |
09KYIV1719 | UKRAINE: OPIC-SUPPORTED GLOBAL RENEWABLE ENERGY [...] OPIC does not currently operate in Ukraine due to a long-standing claim for which OPIC seeks compensation from the GOU. Although OPIC and the GOU have made recent progress to settle the matter, a number of detailed legal issues still need to be resolved and it is too early to know if and when [...] | 2009-10-05 10:16:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN UP OPIC |
09KYIV1842 | STILL WORKING ON OPIC'S RETURN TO UKRAINE [...] (SBU) Summary and comment: The final details of the agreement that would allow the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to return to Ukraine are still being hammered out, despite high hopes during President Biden's visit to Kyiv in July that a final solution had been found and OPIC wo [...] | 2009-10-23 13:35:00 | Embassy Kyiv | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN OPIC EINV PREL UP |
09LIBREVILLE14 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 - GABON [...] Per reftel, following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Gabon. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Gabon is generally open to foreign investment, with foreign firms controlling the country's three main sources of inco [...] | 2009-01-13 10:56:00 | Embassy Libreville | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC USTR KTDB EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV GB |
09LIBREVILLE15 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE [...] Per reftel, following is the Investment Climate Statement for Sao Tome and Principe. ------------------------------ Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. While the Government of Sao Tome and Principe (GoSTP) has a positive attitude toward foreign investment, cu [...] | 2009-01-13 11:00:00 | Embassy Libreville | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC USTR KTDB EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV TP |
09LILONGWE27 | MALAWI: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The government encourages both domestic and foreign investment in most sectors of the economy without restrictions on ownership, size of investment, source of funds, and destination of final product. There is no government screening of foreign investment in Malawi. Apart from the privatization [...] | 2009-01-20 14:48:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MI |
09LIMA77 | PERU 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The Government of Peru (GOP) seeks to attract investment -- both foreign and domestic -- in nearly all sectors of the economy. The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA),signed by President Bush and President Garcia on December 14, 2007, and set to enter into force on February 1, 2009, sh [...] | 2009-01-21 18:52:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB ELAB PGOV OPIC USTR PE |
09LIMA846 | PERU 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) The following is post's submission for the State Department's 2009 527 Report. 2. (U) The US Government is aware of six (6) claims that may be outstanding against the Government of Peru. a. Claimant A b. 1999 c. Claimant A is involved in a dispute with the GOP regarding the refu [...] | 2009-06-15 15:28:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE PGOV CASC OPIC USTR ETRD PE |
09LISBON43 | PORTUGAL'S 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Portugal's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement: A. Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------- Portugal offers a favorable investment climate for foreign capital, both in the near and long term. Its economy has become increasingly div [...] | 2009-01-21 15:32:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR PO |
09LJUBLJANA12 | 2009 SLOVENIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] In response to reftel, the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Slovenia follows: A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- A European Union member since May 1, 2004 and a eurozone member since January 1, 2007, Slovenia has a strong mix of qualities to recommend [...] | 2009-01-15 17:07:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD ELAB USTR OPIC KTDB SI |
09LJUBLJANA168 | 2009 SLOVENIA INVESTMENT DISPUTE AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Post is unaware of any relevant investment disputes or additional expropriation claims against the Government of Slovenia. Post is aware of one claim of a United States citizen against the Ljubljana Tax Office (a municipal-level office). Post has only heard Claimant A's side of the seemi [...] | 2009-06-15 17:08:00 | Embassy Ljubljana | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV CASC OPIC KIDE SI |
09LOME17 | TOGO - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Togo's 2009 Investment Climate Statement as requested in reftel: OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT 2. Togo has traditionally provided a hospitable environment for foreign investment. However, political instability has diminished both opportunities and investor confidence. T [...] | 2009-01-16 11:36:00 | Embassy Lome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR TO |
09LONDON109 | 2009 UK INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for the United Kingdom. The information is updated as of January 1, 2009. 2. Much of the data supplied in this report is from 2007, since end-of-year 2008 figures are not yet available. Given the economic down [...] | 2009-01-15 13:20:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC USTR KTDB UK |
09LUANDA69 | ANGOLA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Angola's 2009 Investment Climate Statement -- Openness to Foreign Investment -- Conversion and Transfer Policies -- Expropriation and Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Performance Requirements and Incentives -- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment -- Protection of Property Righ [...] | 2009-02-05 16:12:00 | Embassy Luanda | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB |
09LUXEMBOURG11 | LUXEMBOURG INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] The following is Luxembourg's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement: A. Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg offers a very favorable and welcoming attitude toward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). FDI reflects how [...] | 2009-01-13 12:27:00 | Embassy Luxembourg | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR LU |
09MANAGUA574 | NICARAGUA: 2009 EXPROPRIATION REPORT [...] (U) This cable provides proposed language for the Nicaragua chapter of the 2009 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims. Embassy will e-mail a comprehensive annex with details of confiscated property claims by June 15 per reftel request. 2. (U) Property claims resolutions in [...] | 2009-06-11 15:31:00 | Embassy Managua | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON USTR KIDE OPIC CASC NU |
09MANAMA55 | BAHRAIN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009 [...] Summary: The following is Post's submission of its Investment Climate Statement for 2009. Each paragraph is keyed to the format provided reftel. End Summary. 2. Bahrain Investment Climate Statement 2009 A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- The Governmen [...] | 2009-02-01 04:28:00 | Embassy Manama | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OPIC KTDB USTR BA |
09MANILA85 | Philippines: 2009 Investment Climate Statement, Part One [...] Part One of PostQs 2009 Investment Climate Statement is transmitted in paragraph 2, in accordance with reftel instructions. 2. Begin text: 2009 Investment Climate Statement -- The Philippines Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of the Philippines (GRP) generally acknowle [...] | 2009-01-14 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RP |
09MANILA86 | Philippines: 2009 Investment Climate Statement, Part One [...] Part Two of PostQs 2009 Investment Climate Statement is transmitted in paragraph 2, in accordance with reftel instructions. 2. Begin text: 2009 Investment Climate Statement -- The Philippines Efficient Capital Markets And Portfolio Investment The Philippines is open to foreign por [...] | 2009-01-14 08:54:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RP |
09MAPUTO65 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - MOZAMBIQUE [...] Mozambique encourages foreign direct investment. CPI, the government's Investment Promotion Center, seeks to bring investors to Mozambique and should be a potential investor,s primary contact with the government. CPI is particularly interested in increasing investment in the central and nor [...] | 2009-01-22 14:25:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MZ |
09MASERU15 | LESOTHO 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information for Lesotho's 2009 Investment Climate Statement. Lesotho is open to foreign direct investment (FDI) and generally treats foreign investors well. With most investment originating from East Asia, FDI in Lesotho is primarily channeled into export-or [...] | 2009-01-20 07:16:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV USTR KTDB OPIC LT |
09MASERU448 | LESOTHO: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Embassy Maseru submits the following information for Lesotho's 2010 Investment Climate Statement. Lesotho is open to foreign direct investment (FDI) and views FDI as a means to drive growth, improve international competitiveness, and obtain access to foreign markets. Virtually all business sect [...] | 2009-12-31 08:46:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC LT |
09MEXICO160 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - MEXICO [...] Mexico is open to foreign direct investment (FDI) in most economic sectors and has consistently been one of the largest recipients of FDI among emerging markets. In recent years, Mexico has become increasingly aware of its loss of competitiveness relative to other emerging economies, notably Ch [...] | 2009-01-21 22:38:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB MX |
09MEXICO2244 | MEXICO 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] a. Claimants A b. 1975 c. The Claimants signed a profit-sharing contract with a sulfur company controlled by the GOM. The investors were to have received payments for the life of the contract, but, in fact, received nothing. In 1975, the sulfur company offered to settle the dispute. [...] | 2009-07-30 16:19:00 | Embassy Mexico | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD KIDE CASC OPIC PGOV MX |
09MONROVIA103 | LIBERIA: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MONROVIA (FOR [...] (SBU) The American International School of Monrovia (AISM) was established in 2007 with the strong encouragement and support of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The GOL provided the land and building, and sees AISM as an essential element in creating a climate that will facilitate foreign inve [...] | 2009-02-02 17:06:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON OPIC LI |
09MONROVIA431 | LIBERIA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (SBU) The United States Government is aware of one claim of United States persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Liberia (GOL; under the National Transitional Government of Liberia - NTGL). a. Claimant A b. 2004 c. In late 2003 and spring 2004, a locally incorporated [...] | 2009-06-16 18:23:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV ECON KIDE OPIC PGOV LI |
09MONROVIA46 | LIBERIA: NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ON OPIC PROJECT [...] (SBU) Summary: The new head of National Housing Authority has assured Post that the title granting 100 acres of land to the National Housing Authority for an OPIC-funded housing project is clear, and that title to the remaining 200 acres should be confirmed shortly. Post has asked the Ministr [...] | 2009-01-15 08:07:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ECON OPIC LI |
09MONROVIA76 | LIBERIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] There is growing investor interest in Liberia, particularly in agriculture, construction, the extractive industries and tourism. UN sanctions on timber exports were lifted in 2006 and on diamonds in early 2007 as Liberia became compliant with the Kimberly Process. The removal of sanctions open [...] | 2009-01-22 10:18:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB ECON PGOV OPIC USTR KTDB LI |
09MONROVIA82 | LIBERIA: GOL SIGNS CONTRACT POWER PLANT FUELED BY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Canadian firm Buchanan Renewables (Monrovia) Power, Inc. (BRP) signed January 21 a concession agreement with the Government of Liberia (GOL) and a power purchase agreement with the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for the construction of a 35-megawatt power plant to provide [...] | 2009-01-23 15:45:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG EINV ETRD OPIC LI |
09MONTEVIDEO297 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES: URUGUAY [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-01 16:15:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV UY |
09MOSCOW112 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR RUSSIA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-20 13:25:00 | Embassy Moscow | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR RS |
09NAIROBI1210 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] (U) The U.S. Mission in Kenya is aware of one (1) outstanding claim of a United States business interest against a branch of the Government of Kenya (GOK). 2. (U) Background: In the mid-1990s, Claimant A entered into a partnership with a Kenyan public university ("the university"),via a [...] | 2009-06-15 14:51:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIDE EINV OPIC CASC PGOV KE |
09NASSAU83 | THE BAHAMAS 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Openness to Foreign Investment: The Bahamian Government generally encourages and offers incentives for foreign investment in all sectors of the economy except those the Government reserves exclusively to Bahamian citizens. Reserved businesses include: wholesale and retail operations; commiss [...] | 2009-02-05 17:53:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR BF |
09NIAMEY22 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: NIGER [...] Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of Niger (GON) welcomes foreign private investment and considers it to be critical to economic growth. Under the Investment Code (revised in 2000) industrial investments enjoy tax and customs exemptions and even, in some cases, exemptions from th [...] | 2009-01-20 07:18:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR NG |
09NIAMEY29 | NIGER COMMENTS ON PROPOSED OPIC SUPPORT TO ECP AFRICA FUND [...] Post views proposed OPIC support to the Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) Africa Fund III PCC as supportive of economic development in the ECOWAS region. 2. With the exception of the mining sector, companies based in Niger are unlikely to benefit directly from this type of private equity fund [...] | 2009-01-26 16:54:00 | Embassy Niamey | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR NG |
09NICOSIA21 | CYPRUS: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] EU nationals permanently residing in the Republic of Cyprus, and EU registered legal entities with jurisdiction, central management or primary place of business in the Republic of Cyprus may acquire real estate (of any type or size) without prior approval by the District Administration Offices [...] | 2009-01-16 13:09:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
09NOUAKCHOTT53 | MAURITANIA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] President Abdallahi's government strongly encouraged foreign direct investment and economic liberalization. The government's investment and development strategy emphasized private sector development, which was seen as the main engine of economic growth. Privatization, liberalization, and inves [...] | 2009-01-19 16:52:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR EFIN ELAB MR |
09OSLO394 | NORWAY: 2009 INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CLAIMS [...] Post has no knowledge of any investment disputes where a U.S. citizen alleges an appropriation, as outlined in reftel. 2. Post's primary point of contact on this issue is Consul Rodger Deuerlein: telephone (47) 2130-8931; email DeuerleinRJ@state.gov. Back-up contact is Vice Consul Deborah L [...] | 2009-06-15 15:33:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV OPIC PGOV KIDE NO |
09OSLO73 | NORWAY ? 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] (U) Summary. Here is the submission for Norway's 2009 Investment Climate Report. Per reftel, it will be incorporated in the Country's Commercial Guide. End summary. Chapter 6: Investment Climate Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensati [...] | 2009-01-14 13:18:00 | Embassy Oslo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR NO |
09OTTAWA34 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR CANADA [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-14 18:36:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB USTR OPIC PGOV CA |
09OUAGADOUGOU27 | BURKINA FASO 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Burkina Faso. Table of Contents ----------------- A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment 2. Conversion and Transfer Policies 3. Expropriation and Compensation 4. Dispute Settlement 5. Perfor [...] | 2009-01-15 17:09:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON PGOV EFIN KTDB OPIC USTR UV |
09PANAMA481 | PANAMA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] (U) Below is Embassy Panama's input for the congressionally mandated annual report on investment disputes as contemplated in Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorizations Act. The United States is aware of one case in which United States citizens have an outstanding claim agai [...] | 2009-06-16 15:32:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC ECON EFIN ENIV KIDE PGOV PM OPIC |
09PARAMARIBO32 | SURINAME: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] (U) Post submits the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Suriname. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------- 2. The Government of Suriname (GOS) welcomes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country and has on several occasions identified it as key in achieving [...] | 2009-01-26 12:08:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV USTR NS |
09PHNOMPENH71 | 2009 Investment Climate Statement - Cambodia [...] Cambodia, a developing country, began the transformation from a command economy to the free market in the late 1980s. It is now integrating into the regional and world trading framework. In 1999, Cambodia joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and in September 2004, became [...] | 2009-01-28 10:02:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KIPR OPIC KTDB USTR CB |
09PORTAUPRINCE86 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - HAITI [...] (U) Haiti's openness to foreign investment is codified in its laws. Import and export policies are non-discriminatory and are not based upon nationality. There is no significant public opposition to foreign investment in Haiti. The Government of Haiti (GoH) has made notable progress in rece [...] | 2009-01-27 14:22:00 | Embassy Port Au Prince | UNCLASSIFIED | KIDE EINV ECON EFIN PGOV HA OPIC USTR KTDB ETRD |
09PORTLOUIS5 | AIR MAURITIUS CAN'T FLY OVER THIS HEDGE, [...] (C) SUMMARY: Air Mauritius made a very bad bet. After increasing its hedge ratio to 80 percent of its projected fuel requirements until mid-2010 at an average price of USD 105 per barrel, the airline is losing about USD 8.4 million per month. These severe self-inflicted losses have led to st [...] | 2009-01-07 12:41:00 | Embassy Port Louis | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR EFIN ECON ETRD OPIC USTR MP |
09PRAGUE334 | CZECH REPUBLIC 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES [...] (U) The United States Government is generally aware of many United States citizens of Czech descent who have outstanding claims against the Czech Government, but who were not U.S. citizens at the time their claims arose. As noted in the introduction, the Act does not require a report on their [...] | 2009-06-15 15:45:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV EZ |
09PRETORIA78 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT SOUTH AFRICA [...] (U) Summary. In response to Ref A, this cable presents the first part of post?s two-part 2009 Investment Climate Statement for South Africa. This is also Chapter 6 of the Country Commercial Guide for South Africa. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT Chapter 6 Investment Climate Statement FY2009 6.1 Op [...] | 2009-01-15 14:56:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB |
09PRETORIA80 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - SOUTH AFRICA [...] (U) Summary. In response to Ref A, this cable presents the first part of post's two-part 2009 Investment Climate Statement for South Africa. This is also Chapter 6 of the Country Commercial Guide for South Africa. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT Chapter 6 Investment Climate Statement FY2009 6.1 Op [...] | 2009-01-15 16:38:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB |
09PRETORIA81 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT SOUTH AFRICA (PART [...] (U) Summary. In response to Ref A, this cable presents part two of post's two-part 2009 Investment Climate Statement for South Africa. This is also Chapter 6 of the Country Commercial Guide for South Africa 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT Chapter 6 Investment Climate Statement FY2009, continued [...] | 2009-01-15 16:38:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR SF |
09PRISTINA23 | KOSOVO 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) On February 17, 2008 the Kosovo Assembly declared the independence of Kosovo. The United States immediately recognized and formally established diplomatic relations with Kosovo. Prior to the declaration, Kosovo was administered by the United Nations Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo [...] | 2009-01-20 15:11:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ELAB ETRD YI KV OPIC USTR EINV EGOV KTDB |
09QUITO1061 | Progress on Finalizing Agreement on the New Quito Airport [...] (SBU) Summary: Although numerous hurdles remain, negotiations between Quiport, the private consortium building the new Quito International Airport, the project lenders (including OPIC and Ex-Im),and the Mayor of Quito led to a release of funds on December 7 for continued construction of [...] | 2009-12-24 15:46:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR EFIN ECON PREL IDB EXIM OPIC EC |
09QUITO36 | ECUADOR'S 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] In response to State 123907, Embassy Quito reports the following update for its 2009 Investment Climate Statement. This update has also been sent to EB/IFD/OIA (J. Nathaniel Hatcher) by email. Openness to Foreign Investment Ecuador can be a difficult place in which to do business, althoug [...] | 2009-01-20 21:51:00 | Embassy Quito | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR EC |
09QUITO871 | Constitutional Court Ruling Keeps Airport Negotiations Alive [...] (C) Summary: On October 5 the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court released a ruling designed to "clarify" its July 23 decision that threatened to scuttle the new Quito airport construction project. While not as clear or expansive as hoped by the project lenders, OPIC staffers told econoff on [...] | 2009-10-07 21:53:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR EFIN ECON PREL BR CA IDB OPIC EXIM |
09QUITO899 | Mixed Signals from GOE Complicate New Airport Negotiations [...] (C) Summary: Meetings on October 14 and 15 between project lenders, Quiport, and the Quito Mayor's office resulted in a one-page protocol that, if ratified by all parties, would allow the Mayor's office to comply with a recent Constitutional Court proclamation and avoid pushing the new Quito in [...] | 2009-10-23 22:39:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR ECON EFIN PREL BR CA IDB OPIC EXIM |
09QUITO901 | AMBASSADOR AND MAYOR BARRERA DISCUSS AIRPORT IN FIRST [...] (SBU) Summary: The new Mayor of Quito, Augusto Barrera, was eager to discuss the airport renegotiation process in his first meeting with the Ambassador on October 16. After a friendly discussion about potential cultural and education exchange programs, Barrera launched into a detailed and str [...] | 2009-10-26 22:05:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR EFIN PREL ECON BR IDB OPIC EXIM |
09RANGOON311 | BURMA: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] Embassy Rangoon is not aware of any ongoing investment disputes in Burma. U.S. law has prohibited new investment in Burma since 1997. 2. Primary points of contact for issues relevant to the report are: Prior to July 27, 2009: Samantha A. Carl-Yoder Economic Officer (95) (1) 536-50 [...] | 2009-05-27 06:39:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV BM |
09RANGOON33 | BURMA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, this is Embassy Rangoon's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement. Preface ------- 2. U.S. Investment Subject to Sanctions: On May 20, 1997, by Executive Order 13047, the President imposed economic sanctions prohibiting new investment by U.S. persons or entiti [...] | 2009-01-14 08:32:00 | Embassy Rangoon | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR ECON EFIN EINV ETRD BM |
09REYKJAVIK27 | ICELAND: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] (U) Post submits the following Investment Climate Statement for Iceland for 2009. Responses are keyed to reftel. This report has been sent by unclassified email to J. Nathaniel Hatcher in EEB/IFD/OIA per reftel instructions. The statistics portion at the end of this report was only sent by [...] | 2009-02-02 15:19:00 | Embassy Reykjavik | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR IC |
09RIGA364 | 527 REPORT: EMBASSY RIGA SUBMISSION [...] Post is aware of two (2) outstanding claims of United States persons against representatives of the Government of Latvia. The claims are being adjudicated in the Latvian courts. 2. a. Claimant A b. 2004 c. According to Claimant A, it obtained a lease for a parcel of land in Gu [...] | 2009-07-07 11:28:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV LG |
09RIGA369 | 527 REPORT: EMBASSY RIGA SUBMISSION [...] Post is aware of two (2) outstanding claims of United States persons against representatives of the Government of Latvia. The claims are being adjudicated in the Latvian courts. 2. a. Claimant A b. 2004 c. According to Claimant A, it obtained a lease for a parcel of land in Gu [...] | 2009-07-08 07:42:00 | Embassy Riga | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV LG |
09RIYADH118 | SAUDI ARABIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Chapter Headings: -- Openness to Foreign Investment -- Conversion and Transfer Policies -- Expropriation and Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Performance Requirements and Incentives -- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment -- Protection of Property Rights -- Transparency of R [...] | 2009-01-18 06:14:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR SA |
09ROME171 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 - ITALY [...] SUMMARY: Following is Post's submission for 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Italy. End Summary. OVERVIEW AND UPDATE ------------------- 2. A January 2008 article in London's Financial Times likened investing in Italy to "driving with the brakes on." It cited the dearth of global [...] | 2009-02-12 11:44:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV IT |
09SANAA1086 | YEMEN: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] As per REF A request, Post is aware of one ongoing claim (Claimant A) of United States persons against the Republic of Yemen (ROYG). A separate claim (Claimant B) that was listed in last year's report (REF B) was resolved in 2008. 2. Claimant A (2005) informed Post on 25 September 2005 of [...] | 2009-06-09 12:04:00 | Embassy Sanaa | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV FR YM |
09SANJOSE577 | COSTA RICA 2009 SECTION 527 REPORT [...] Embassy San Jose provides its information for the 2009 Section 527 Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriation Claims in paragraph 2. Information on each claimant appears in paragraph 3. Text in MS Word track changes format has been e-mailed to EEB/IFD/OIA and L/CID per reftel. 2. The [...] | 2009-07-08 21:03:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV CS |
09SANSALVADOR47 | EL SALVADOR: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel, following is Embassy San Salvador's submission for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Government of El Salvador views foreign investment as crucial for economic growth and development and has taken numerous [...] | 2009-01-15 22:28:00 | Embassy San Salvador | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ETRD EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR ES |
09SANTIAGO666 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-15 20:16:00 | Embassy Santiago | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV EFIN ETRD CI |
09SANTODOMINGO687 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATIONS [...] Below is the 2009 submission of the Report on Investment Disputes and Expropriations Claims for the Dominican Republic. The same will be sent via e-mail with all changes from the 2008 marked as well as a list of the claimants. 2. The United States Government is presently aware of twenty (20 [...] | 2009-06-16 16:58:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC ECON DR |
09SARAJEVO42 | BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has made considerable efforts to open its economy to more foreign investment. Major initiatives include a liberal State Foreign Investment Policy Law, a value-added tax (VAT),and a uniform trade and customs policy. However, foreign investors continue to face a num [...] | 2009-01-13 10:20:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB OPIC USTR BK |
09SINGAPORE492 | SINGAPORE: 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-27 08:54:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV SN |
09SINGAPORE51 | SINGAPORE - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided via email a Microsoft Word version of the document to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. (SBU) Begin text of Statement: 2009 Investment Cli [...] | 2009-01-15 09:16:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR SN |
09SOFIA27 | BULGARIA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Bulgaria: A. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Bulgaria has put in place a liberal foreign investment regime, including low, flat corporate and income taxes and competitive incentives to attract high levels of foreign investment. Prom [...] | 2009-01-20 15:14:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
09STATE49477 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND [...] This is an action request. -------------------------- SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST -------------------------- 2. Action Request: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA),the Department must prepare an annual, non-public rep [...] | 2009-05-14 18:20:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
09STOCKHOLM34 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: SWEDEN [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-16 12:13:00 | Embassy Stockholm | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KIDE KSPR OPIC KTDB USTR SW |
09SUVA26 | Fiji Investment Climate Statement 2009 [...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Fiji, per reftel. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment In light of political events in Fiji and concerns about the treatment of some established foreign investors by Fiji authorities, potential investors [...] | 2009-01-22 05:07:00 | Embassy Suva | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC USTR FJ |
09SUVA27 | Tonga Investment Climate Statement 2009 [...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Tonga, per reftel. 2. Begin text: Openness to Foreign Investment The Government of Tonga seeks to be welcoming to business and investors. Many Tongans have lived in or visited the United States, and American prod [...] | 2009-01-22 05:08:00 | Embassy Suva | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KTBD OPIC USTR FJ |
09TALLINN18 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ESTONIA [...] (U) The following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Estonia, keyed to questions in reftel. 2. (U) A.l. Openness to Foreign Investment Since joining the EU in 2004, the Estonian government has sought to maintain liberal policies in order to attract investments that could produce [...] | 2009-01-14 14:40:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB EINV OPIC |
09TASHKENT74 | UZBEKISTAN: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY. Uzbekistan remains a country where conditions for foreign investors are difficult. Legislation guarantees attractive incentives, but in practice it is difficult for an investor to obtain these benefits. The Government of Uzbekistan retains control of large sectors of the economy [...] | 2009-01-16 13:25:00 | Embassy Tashkent | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC |
09TASHKENT927 | 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION CASES: [...] (U) The United States Government is aware of six (6) claims of United States persons against the Government of Uzbekistan (GOU). 2. (U) a. Claimant A b. 2002 c. Claimant A was the chief operator of a soft drink manufacturing plant in Uzbekistan after its independence in 1991. Howe [...] | 2009-06-08 08:20:00 | Embassy Tashkent | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC UZ |
09TIRANA348 | ALBANIA: 2009 EXPROPRIATION REPORT [...] (U) All four (4) previous claims of United States persons against the Government of Albania (GOA) are considered extinguished. 2. (SBU) a. Claimant A b. 1939 c. Claimant and her family left Albania in 1939 when the Italian occupying government allegedly expropriated their home and adjoinin [...] | 2009-06-08 13:13:00 | Embassy Tirana | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV AL |
09TRIPOLI131 | LIBYA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Libya has taken a number of steps to encourage foreign direct investment and its current initiative dates back to the mid-1990s. Since that time, Libya has enacted numerous laws and regulations intended to improve the Libyan business climate and increase its attractiveness to foreign investment [...] | 2009-02-10 19:28:00 | Embassy Tripoli | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD KTDB LY EPET OPIC PREL USTR ECIN |
09TUNIS54 | TUNISIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-23 12:04:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR TS |
09ULAANBAATAR119 | 2009 MONGOLIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-01 04:58:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTTB MG OPIC USTR |
09ULAANBAATAR187 | No Investment Disputes or Expropriation Claims in Mongolia [...] As per reftel, post knows of no investment disputes in Mongolia during the period ending June 1, 2009, where a U.S. citizen or business claims that the Government of Mongolia has expropriated economic assets or repudiated contracts. 2. Points of contact: --Primary: M. Richmond, Senior Com [...] | 2009-06-30 06:53:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV CASC MG |
09ULAANBAATAR189 | Post Response to OPIC Request for Comment on WM Mining [...] (SBU) As per ref paragraph 2, Post supports WM Mining application for OPIC financing of the Big Bend Placer gold-mining project (BBP) in Zaamar Soum (county) of Tov Aimag (province). Post has received detailed briefings of the project aims, technologies, environmental, and social impacts from [...] | 2009-07-02 05:51:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV OPIC MG |
09VIENNA101 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA [...] Following is the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- AUSTRIA -------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ Major structural conditions and the decisive parameters for foreign investo [...] | 2009-01-27 10:15:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR |
09VIENNA597 | Report On Investment Disputes And Expropriation Claims - [...] No summary [...] | 2009-05-19 11:36:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV AU |
09VIENTIANE63 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR LAOS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-02-09 00:44:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV KTDB LA OPIC USTR |
09VIENTIANE67 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR LAOS [...] The Lao government is open to foreign investment as a matter of policy. It allows 100% foreign ownership of investments. The overall investment climate is poor but improving. Laos rates very low in international indices of transparency and ease of doing business. 2. The economic reform [...] | 2009-02-10 07:56:00 | Embassy Vientiane | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV OPIC USTR KTDB LA |
09WARSAW59 | POLAND: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] The 1923 Geneva Protocol on Arbitration Clauses 2. The 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of International Arbitration Awards 3. The 1961 Geneva European Convention on International Trade Arbitration 4. The 1972 Moscow Convention on Arbitration Resolution of Civ [...] | 2009-01-20 07:59:00 | Embassy Warsaw | UNCLASSIFIED | EIQ EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB PL |
09WELLINGTON70 | 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATE FOR NEW ZEALAND [...] Following is Post's resubmission of the 2009 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for New Zealand. As of end of January 2009, Post submitted ICS as part of the 2009 Country Commercial Guide per reftel. 2. Begin text of ICS submission: 2009 Investment Climate Statement - New Zealand Open [...] | 2009-03-11 03:11:00 | Embassy Wellington | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR NZ |
09WINDHOEK20 | NAMIBIA: 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Summary. Post is pleased to submit its 2009 Investment Climate for Namibia. Per reftel paragraph 13, Post sent the ICS in Microsoft Word format to J. Nathaniel Hatcher and his backup Gregory N. Hicks on January 16. End Summary. BEGIN TEXT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Openness to [...] | 2009-01-22 15:01:00 | Embassy Windhoek | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR WA |
09YEREVAN66 | ARMENIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2008 [...] Following is Embassy Yerevan's submission per reftel request for the 2009 Investment Climate Statement for Armenia. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2. While Armenia's government officially welcomes foreign investment and the country has received respectable rankings on some global indi [...] | 2009-02-04 04:16:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AM |
09ZAGREB26 | CROATIA 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Summary: Croatia has enjoyed steady growth in foreign investment over the last several years, buoyed by a growing economy, low inflation, a stable exchange rate and developed infrastructure. With progress towards membership in NATO and the European Union well advanced, Croatia has taken a lead [...] | 2009-01-16 07:31:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR HR |
09ZAGREB375 | 2009 CROATIA INVESTMENT DISPUTE AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (SBU) Summary. Post has been following one ongoing case involving a U.S. investor attempting to purchase a subsidiary of the Croatian railroad in a privatization tender. The investor claims the Croatian Railroad (HZ) has refused to return a 150,000 euro deposit after the two sides could not [...] | 2009-06-17 16:11:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV KIDE OPIC CASC HR |
10ABIDJAN98 | Cote d'Ivoire 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] In response to reftel request, Embassy Abidjan's Investment Climate Statement 2010 follows in paragraph 2. 2. Begin Text. Openness To Foreign Investment. In September 2002, an attempted coup in Cote d'Ivoire began a crisis that divided the country politically, militarily, and eco [...] | 2010-01-22 17:42:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON OPIC KTDB USTR IV |
10ABUDHABI72 | UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 06:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AE |
10ABUJA64 | NIGERIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation with an estimated population of over 150 million. It offers investors a low-cost labor pool, abundant natural resources, and potentially the largest domestic market in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite these advantages, much of that market potential is unre [...] | 2010-01-21 12:08:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC NI |
10ACCRA54 | 2010 Investment Climate Statement - Ghana [...] Attracting foreign direct investment continues to be a priority for the government of Ghana. The Mills Government, which came to power in January 2009, has maintained the encouragement of foreign investment in Ghana as an integral part of Ghana's economic policy. 2. The Government of Ghan [...] | 2010-01-19 15:54:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ETRD KPTD OPIC USTR GH |
10ACCRA56 | 2010 Investment Climate Statement - Ghana [...] Attracting foreign direct investment continues to be a priority for the government of Ghana. The Mills Government, which came to power in January 2009, has maintained the encouragement of foreign investment in Ghana as an integral part of Ghana's economic policy. 2. The Government of Ghan [...] | 2010-01-19 15:54:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | EPET ETRD KPTD OPIC USTR GH |
10ADDISABABA73 | ETHIOPIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] (U) This cable is a reftel response that includes Ethiopia's Investment Climate Statement 2010. As requested, the response is divided into the following categories: Openness to Foreign Investment; Conversion and Transfer Policies; Expropriation and Compensation; Dispute Settlement; Performanc [...] | 2010-01-15 12:40:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV AF ET |
10ALGIERS78 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ALGERIA [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-28 09:56:00 | Embassy Algiers | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC |
10AMMAN196 | JORDAN 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: OPENNESS TO [...] In the ten years since King Abdullah ascended to the throne, Jordan has taken several steps to encourage foreign investment and realize the vision of transforming Jordan into an outward-oriented, market-based economy competitive in the global marketplace. Key reforms have been undertaken in th [...] | 2010-01-19 11:33:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ENRG ETRD PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR JO |
10AMMAN237 | JORDAN 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: OPENNESS TO [...] In the ten years since King Abdullah ascended to the throne, Jordan has taken several steps to encourage foreign investment and realize the vision of transforming Jordan into an outward-oriented, market-based economy competitive in the global marketplace. Key reforms have been undertaken in th [...] | 2010-01-25 11:07:00 | Embassy Amman | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ENRG ETRD PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR JO |
10ASHGABAT45 | TURKMENISTAN 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) The following is Post's 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Turkmenistan. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Turkmenistan is relatively large (slightly larger than California),but sparsely inhabited (about five million),[...] | 2010-01-13 12:20:00 | Embassy Ashgabat | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC TX |
10ASMARA9 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] The following is keyed to reftel, para 15. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. Eritrea remains a strict command economy, with government activities crowding out most private investment. Investors in Eritrea face significant risks, including: lack of transparen [...] | 2010-01-13 15:33:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR PGOV ER |
10ASTANA44 | KAZAKHSTAN: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 01:00:00 | Embassy Astana | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ELAB EPET ETRD KTDB KZ OPIC PGOV USTR |
10ATHENS92 | 2010 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) - GREECE [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-22 08:34:00 | Embassy Athens | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV KSPR KIDE KTDB ELAB OPIC GR USTR |
10BAKU51 | AZERBAIJAN - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] This cable contains Post's Investment Climate Statement for 2010 and includes the following sections: Introduction A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment A.2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A.3. Expropriation and Compensation A.4. Dispute Settlement A.5. Performance Requirements and Incent [...] | 2010-01-25 13:12:00 | Embassy Baku | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC AJ |
10BANGKOK206 | THAILAND: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Per reftel request, below is Post's draft of the 2010 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for Thailand. We also e-mailed a Microsoft Word version to EB/IFD/OIA (David J. Ahn and Thomas J. Walsh),per reftel instructions. 2. (U) Begin text: Chapter 6: Investment Climate --------------- [...] | 2010-01-26 01:52:00 | Embassy Bangkok | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KIPR OPIC KTDB USTR TH |
10BEIJING303 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - CHINA [...] The following is Post's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for China, keyed to the categories listed in reftel. 2. 2010 Investment Climate Statement - China -------------------------------------- Overview of China's Investment Climate --------------------------------- [...] | 2010-02-05 07:39:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC CH |
10BELGRADE108 | SERBIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] The following is Post's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement: Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ Serbia is open to foreign direct investment (FDI),and attracting FDI is increasingly a priority for the government of Serbia (GoS). Serbi [...] | 2010-01-21 15:12:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID ECON EINT OPIC KTDB EFIN PGOV SR |
10BELGRADE80 | RECALL 10 BELGRADE 80 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-16 21:59:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR SR |
10BELGRADE82 | SERBIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] The following is Post's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement: ------------------------------------- A. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------------- Serbia is open to foreign direct investment (FDI),and attracting FDI is increasingly [...] | 2010-01-16 21:59:00 | Embassy Belgrade | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR SR |
10BERLIN166 | Germany - REVISED Investment Climate Statement [...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Germany. This is the revised version of the statement. A previous version was sent on January 15, 2010. 2. Begin Text: GERMANY: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT ---------------------------------------- [...] | 2010-02-05 16:41:00 | Embassy Berlin | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC GM |
10BRASILIA102 | BRAZIL: ONE NORTHEAST STATE TRIES TO CATCH THE SOUTH [...] (U) Summary: The development challenges facing the Brazilian northeast state of Piaui are representative of the difficult issues Brazil's poorest regions must overcome to achieve the level of prosperity in the country's southern regions. Despite economic growth rates over the past several yea [...] | 2010-02-02 12:13:00 | Embassy Brasilia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC COM USTR EAID PREL BR |
10BRATISLAVA18 | SLOVAKIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Following is Embassy Bratislava's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement, in response to tasking reftel: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT OVERVIEW Following 6.4 percent GDP growth in 2008, Slovakia's economy has not been spared by the global recession and is expected to [...] | 2010-01-15 16:23:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC LO |
10BRATISLAVA21 | SLOVAKIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT (UPDATED) [...] Following is Embassy Bratislava's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement, in response to tasking reftel. This is an updated version; please disregard previous cable, Bratislava 18. 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT OVERVIEW Following 6.4 percent GDP growth in 2008, Slova [...] | 2010-01-20 10:14:00 | Embassy Bratislava | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC LO |
10BRIDGETOWN70 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR BARBADOS [...] (U) Barbados is open for business. The Government of Barbados, through Invest Barbados, strongly encourages foreign direct investment in Barbados, particularly in industries that create jobs and earn foreign currency. 2. (U) The Government offers special incentive packages for foreign [...] | 2010-02-01 12:57:00 | Embassy Bridgetown | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR XL |
10BRUSSELS176 | EU INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2010 [...] Per reftel, this is the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for the European Union. Post will email Word versions as instructed in reftel. The statement covers the following categories: --Openness to Foreign Investment --Conversion and Transfer Policies --Expropriation and Compensation --D [...] | 2010-02-12 14:48:00 | USEU Brussels | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR EUN |
10BUCHAREST22 | ROMANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2010 [...] Following is Embassy Bucharest's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement, in response to tasking reftel. A. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT Romania actively seeks direct foreign investment. Romania's marketplace offers 21.5 million consumers, a well- [...] | 2010-01-13 12:27:00 | Embassy Bucharest | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR RO |
10BUDAPEST43 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR HUNGARY [...] The following is the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Hungary: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - HUNGARY OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT 2. Hungary maintains an open economy and attracting foreign investment remains a priority for the Hungarian government. According to the Hungaria [...] | 2010-01-27 13:39:00 | Embassy Budapest | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN OPIC KTDB PGOV HU |
10CANBERRA62 | AUSTRALIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Throughout the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Australia, we have used the exchange rate of A$1 = US$0.92, reflecting the most current rate as of January 2010. It should be noted, however, that the exchange rate fluctuated widely over 2009. Following is a table of contents meant to faci [...] | 2010-01-24 20:51:00 | Embassy Canberra | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB PGOV AS |
10CARACAS63 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) In response to reftel, please find following the submission of the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Venezuela. 2. (U) Openness to Foreign Investment Economic and political uncertainties, a recent history of actual and threatened nationalizations, and increasing state inter [...] | 2010-01-21 22:06:00 | Embassy Caracas | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB USTR OPIC KTDB VE |
10CASABLANCA8 | MOROCCO - 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-14 09:25:00 | Consulate Casablanca | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV MO |
10CHISINAU21 | MOLDOVA'S 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE [...] Embassy Chisinau submits the 2010 Investment Climate Statement in response to reftel: A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment ----------------------------------- 2. Moldova continues to take steps toward developing a stronger economy, reforming a cumbersome regulatory framework, combating [...] | 2010-01-15 10:29:00 | Embassy Chisinau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR MD |
10COLOMBO67 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2010 - THE MALDIVES [...] Per reftel, below is the investment climate statement for the Maldives for 2010. (NOTE: Certain Website addresses were split to allow for sending via cable. The report sent in Word format has the correct links.) INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - THE MALDIVES JANUARY 2010 INTRODUCTION [...] | 2010-01-29 05:47:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | KTDB OPIC ECON USTR EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB PGOV MV |
10COLOMBO72 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2010 - SRI LANKA [...] No summary [...] | 2010-02-01 08:41:00 | Embassy Colombo | UNCLASSIFIED | CE ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR |
10DAMASCUS51 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR SYRIA [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-14 14:00:00 | Embassy Damascus | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC SY |
10DOHA22 | QATAR INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-20 07:10:00 | Embassy Doha | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC QA |
10DUSHANBE104 | TAJIKISTAN: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-25 06:25:00 | Embassy Dushanbe | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB OPIC PGOV USTR TI |
10HARARE20 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ZIMBABWE [...] Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) declined by roughly 50 percent over the past decade, possibly the largest peacetime contraction ever recorded. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that GDP shrank by 14 percent in 2008 alone. In July 2008 inflation reached the officially est [...] | 2010-01-15 07:25:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC ZI |
10HELSINKI19 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 - FINLAND [...] The following is Embassy Helsinki's response to reftel regarding features of the investment climate in Finland. A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment The Finnish Government is open to direct foreign investment. There are no general regulatory limitations relating to acquisitions. Legisl [...] | 2010-01-15 15:33:00 | Embassy Helsinki | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD USTR OPIC ELAB KTDB PGOV FI |
10HONGKONG80 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR HONG KONG [...] The Hong Kong Government welcomes foreign investment, neither offering special incentives nor imposing disincentives for foreign investors. Hong Kong's well-established rule of law is applied consistently and without discrimination. There is no distinction in law or practice between investment [...] | 2010-01-14 09:42:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR HK CH |
10HONGKONG86 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR MACAU [...] Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on December 20, 1999. Macau's status since reverting to Chinese sovereignty is defined in the Sino-Portuguese Joint Declaration (1987) and the Basic Law, Macau's constitution. Under the concept of "One Country [...] | 2010-01-15 10:19:00 | Consulate Hong Kong | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR HK CH |
10JERUSALEM148 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR THE WEST [...] Obtain temporary copy of certificate of registration from the Ministry. 2. Deposit initial capital, which is 25 percent of the capital plus official bank fees (1/1000 of stated capital). 3. Obtain signature of the required documents by a local lawyer. 4. Register with the commercial Regist [...] | 2010-01-25 15:41:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC KWBG |
10JERUSALEM279 | NABLUS DEVELOPER ON AREA C CONSTRAINTS, [...] (SBU) Summary. Palestinian private sector contacts and developers in Nablus report that a closed Israeli military road north of the city is preventing progress on 15 construction projects that would ease urban congestion and further develop Nablus's economy. Despite the constraints, the cons [...] | 2010-02-12 16:58:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV OPIC KWBG KPAL IS |
10JERUSALEM67 | OPIC PRESSES WEST BANK HOUSING INITIATIVES AND [...] (SBU) Summary: An Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) delegation visited Jerusalem and Ramallah January 5-7 to prepare for the February launch of the West Bank-based Affordable Mortgage and Lending Corporation (AMAL),attend the launch of a small business loan guarantee program aime [...] | 2010-01-13 14:56:00 | Consulate Jerusalem | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV EFIN EAID OPIC KWBG IS |
10KIGALI41 | RWANDA 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) The Government of Rwanda recognizes the private sector is an essential engine of development and welcomes foreign investment in policy and in practice. As a result of reforms implemented in 2008 and 2009, the World Bank recognized Rwanda as the world,s top reformer in adopting business re [...] | 2010-01-22 07:09:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV EFIN OPIC KTDB USTR RW |
10KINGSTON118 | Jamaica: 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-29 20:34:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINT EINV ENRG PGOV KTDB KCOR OPIC USTR XL JM |
10KINGSTON196 | Jamaica's Libel Laws: A Chilling Effect on Crime and [...] (U) Jamaica's libel laws have a chilling effect on investigative reporting by the press and hinder the media's ability to bring corruption and criminal activity to light. A duty to inform subjects of media reporting prior to publishing puts the subject of a story on notice and provides them w [...] | 2010-02-08 15:59:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SOCI TRSY OPIC |
10KINGSTON280 | Jamaica: Response To Fiscal Year 2010 FISCAL U.S. Raw Cane [...] (U) In response to questions listed in reftel A, Post has included the following responses from Mr. R. Karl James, General Manager Jamaica Cane Products Sales Limited: A. Does your Jamaica plan to ship its full FY 2010 allocation of raw cane sugar to the United States for delivery by Sep [...] | 2010-02-26 17:11:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAGR ECON EINV PREL TRSY OPIC IBRD IMF XL JM |
10KINGSTON282 | Jamaican Real Estate: Lower Rates May Lift Market [...] (U) The successful completion of the Jamaican Debt Exchange (JDX) program, combined with the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approving a 27-month Stand-By Arrangement with Jamaica on February 4 for nearly US$1.27 billion to support the country's balance of payments and [...] | 2010-02-26 17:12:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SOCI TRSY OPIC |
10KINGSTON48 | JAMAICA: FISCAL CRISIS THREATENS MONETARY STABILITY [...] (SBU) Jamaica's fiscal crisis is beginning to threaten monetary stability, with the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) (central bank) forced to extend direct credit to the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) as well as purchase debt instruments shunned by the market. The BOJ accommodation has become necessary becau [...] | 2010-01-14 14:11:00 | Embassy Kingston | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD ENRG EFIN EINV PREL PINR SOCI TRSY OPIC |
10KINSHASA92 | DRC: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Per reftel, the following is the text of the Investment Climate Statement for the DRC for 2010. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. (U) The DRC's rich endowment of natural resources, large population size (approximately 68 million) and generally [...] | 2010-01-26 15:03:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD ECON KTDB OPIC USTR CG |
10LAPAZ72 | BOLIVIA - 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] In response to reftel, Embassy La Paz submits the following 2010 Investment Climate Statement. 2. The Bolivian investment climate is undergoing a transformation. In February 2009, the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS)-led government obtained passage of a new constitution which aggressively [...] | 2010-01-13 19:51:00 | Embassy La Paz | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC BL |
10LIMA172 | Peru - Investment Climate Statement 2010 [...] In response to reftel, Embassy Lima submits the following 2010 Investment Climate Statement. Openness to Foreign Investment 2. The Peruvian government seeks to attract investment -- both foreign and domestic -- in nearly all sectors of the economy. The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agr [...] | 2010-01-26 21:44:00 | Embassy Lima | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC PE |
10LISBON22 | PORTUGAL'S 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] The following is Portugal's submission for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement: A. Openness to Foreign Investment Portugal offers a favorable investment climate for foreign capital, both in the near and long term. Its economy has become increasingly diversified and service-based since [...] | 2010-01-14 14:40:00 | Embassy Lisbon | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR PO |
10LONDON92 | United Kingdom: Investment Climate Statement 2010 [...] In response to reftel, the following is the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for the United Kingdom. The information is updated as of January 1, 2010. UNITED KINGDOM: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT --------------------------------------------- ---- A.1. Openness to Foreign Investment [...] | 2010-01-15 17:27:00 | Embassy London | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV OPIC KTDB USTR UK |
10MANILA149 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - PHILIPPINES [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-25 07:59:00 | Embassy Manila | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC PGOV RP USTR |
10MAPUTO104 | MOZAMBIQUE 2010 INVESTOR CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Mozambique encourages foreign direct investment. CPI, the government's Investment Promotion Center, seeks to bring investors to Mozambique and should be an investor's primary contact with the government. CPI is particularly interested in increasing investment in the central and northern regi [...] | 2010-02-04 12:32:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB ECON MZ |
10MONROVIA47 | LIBERIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] There is growing investor interest in Liberia, particularly in agriculture, construction, the extractive industries and tourism. UN sanctions were lifted on timber exports in 2006 and on diamond exports in early 2007. Liberia is now Kimberly Process compliant. The removal of sanctions opened t [...] | 2010-01-13 11:56:00 | Embassy Monrovia | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB ECON PGOV OPIC USTR KTDB LI |
10MONTEVIDEO26 | URUGUAY - INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] The Government of Uruguay recognizes the important role foreign investment plays in economic development and works to maintain a favorable investment climate. Aside from a few sectors in which foreign investment is not permitted, there is neither de jure nor de facto discrimination toward inv [...] | 2010-01-15 17:13:00 | Embassy Montevideo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR UY |
10NASSAU116 | THE BAHAMAS: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) The following is Embassy Nassau's Investment Climate Report for 2010. --------------------------------------------- - Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------------------- - 2. (U) The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas generally [...] | 2010-02-03 21:35:00 | Embassy Nassau | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC BF EIND ECON EINT |
10NICOSIA55 | CYPRUS: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-28 14:21:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
10NICOSIA56 | CYPRUS: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-29 07:35:00 | Embassy Nicosia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ECON ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR CY |
10NOUAKCHOTT59 | MAURITANIA'S 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Historically, Mauritania has been relatively open to foreign direct investment, due in large part to its wealth of attractive natural resources in the fishing, mining and hydrocarbon industries. Despite attractive resources for foreign investors, political instability, corruption, the la [...] | 2010-01-25 17:39:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MR |
10NOUAKCHOTT61 | MAURITANIA'S 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) Historically, Mauritania has been relatively open to foreign direct investment, due in large part to its wealth of attractive natural resources in the fishing, mining and hydrocarbon industries. Despite attractive resources for foreign investors, political instability, corruption, the la [...] | 2010-01-26 08:25:00 | Embassy Nouakchott | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC MR |
10OTTAWA60 | Canada's 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 15:18:00 | Embassy Ottawa | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC KTDB USTR ETRD EINV |
10PANAMA54 | Panama: 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 16:23:00 | Embassy Panama | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON USTR OPIC KTDB PM |
10PARAMARIBO34 | Suriname: Investment Climate Statement 2010 [...] Post submits the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Suriname. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT ------------------------------- 2. The Government of Suriname (GOS) welcomes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country and has identified it as key factor in achieving susta [...] | 2010-01-19 18:32:00 | Embassy Paramaribo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB PGOV NS |
10PHNOMPENH29 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - CAMBODIA [...] Cambodia, a developing country, began the transformation from a command economy to the free market in the late 1980s. It is now integrating into the regional and world trading framework. In 1999, Cambodia joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and in September 2004, became [...] | 2010-01-19 00:41:00 | Embassy Phnom Penh | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN EINV ELAB ETRD KIPR OPIC KTDB USTR CB |
10PORTLOUIS35 | CORRECTED MAURITIUS: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel request, Post submits the following 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Mauritius. Please note that the exchange rate used throughout the report is (i) 2007: USD 1 = MRs 32, (ii) 2008: USD 1 = MRs 29, and (iii) 2009: USD 1 = MRs 32.50. (Mauritius Rupees = MRs). --------------- [...] | 2010-02-04 12:30:00 | Embassy Port Louis | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ECON ELAB KTDB KIDE PGOV OPIC USTR |
10PRAGUE25 | CZECH 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 06:14:00 | Embassy Prague | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV EZ |
10PRISTINA40 | KOSOVO: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] KOSOVO: 2010 Investment Climate Statement A. Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------- The Government of Kosovo (GOK) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) actively promote foreign investment in Kosovo. In January 2001, UNMIK adopted Regulation 2001/3 on For [...] | 2010-01-26 13:33:00 | Embassy Pristina | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR KV |
10QUITO77 | New Quito Airport's Phoenix-like Rebirth; Action Request on [...] (C) Department assistance requested; please see paragraph 12. 2. (C) Summary: President Correa met February 4 with the developers/financers of the new Quito International Airport (NQIA),including OPIC and Ex-Im bank officials, and reassured them that they had his full suppo [...] | 2010-02-10 22:46:00 | Embassy Quito | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR EFIN ECON OPIC EXIM PREL IDB EC |
10RIODEJANEIRO12 | Rio Radar - January 7, 2010 [...] (U) Rio Radar is a regular compilation of key economic, political, commercial, and other developments in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Sergipe. This report's subjects: NUCLEAR REACTORS REMAIN OPERATIONAL AFTER DEADLY MUDSLIDES 2. (U) Brazi [...] | 2010-01-07 17:34:00 | Consulate Rio De Janeiro | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG ASEC HUD OPIC EAIR SOCI BR |
10RIYADH107 | SAUDI ARABIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Chapter Headings: -- Openness to Foreign Investment -- Conversion and Transfer Policies -- Expropriation and Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Performance Requirements and Incentives -- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment -- Protection of Property Rights -- Transparency of R [...] | 2010-01-25 13:14:00 | Embassy Riyadh | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON OPIC KTDB USTR SA |
10ROME82 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 - ITALY [...] SUMMARY: Following is Post's submission for 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Italy. End Summary. OVERVIEW AND UPDATE ------------------- 2. The Government of Italy (GOI) maintains a welcoming posture to foreign investment and has made modest progress in addressing the structural e [...] | 2010-01-21 14:06:00 | Embassy Rome | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR PGOV IT |
10SANJOSE90 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT: COSTA RICA [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 23:24:00 | Embassy San Jose | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KTDB KIPR OPIC KIDE USTR ECON CS PGOV |
10SANTODOMINGO124 | DR: 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] While the Dominican government welcomes foreign investment, significant systemic problems can make investing in the country a risky undertaking. Foreign investors cite a lack of clear, standardized rules by which to compete and a lack of enforcement of existing rules. Complaints have included [...] | 2010-01-20 12:00:00 | Embassy Santo Domingo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON EFIN ELAB PGOV OPIC KTDB USTR DR |
10SARAJEVO73 | BOSNIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT SUBMISSION [...] In the past several years, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has made considerable efforts to open its economy to more foreign investment. However, the global economic crisis, coupled with increasing internal political struggles, has led to a significant slowdown in necessary reforms since 2008. [...] | 2010-01-25 13:42:00 | Embassy Sarajevo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV OPIC KTDB USTR BK |
10SINGAPORE67 | SINGAPORE - 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided via email a Microsoft Word version of the document to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. (SBU) Begin text of Statement: 2010 Investment C [...] | 2010-01-19 00:42:00 | Embassy Singapore | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ETRD EFIN ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR SN |
10SOFIA37 | BULGARIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 07:31:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
10SOFIA38 | BULGARIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 07:32:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
10SOFIA39 | BULGARIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Bulgaria - 2010 Investment Climate Statement. A. OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Bulgaria has put in place a liberal foreign investment regime, including low, flat corporate and income taxes and competitive incentives to attract high levels of foreign investment. Promising sectors for fo [...] | 2010-01-19 07:32:00 | Embassy Sofia | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU |
10TALLINN30 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - ESTONIA [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-15 14:59:00 | Embassy Tallinn | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN BEXP ETRD EINV ELAB KTDB OPIC USTR PGOV EN |
10TIRANA53 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT: PART ONE [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-26 14:36:00 | Embassy Tirana | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC |
10TIRANA54 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT: PART TWO [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-26 15:43:00 | Embassy Tirana | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC |
10TOKYO108 | INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - JAPAN [...] TABLE OF CONTENTS A.1. Overview of Foreign Investment Climate, para. 2-33 A.2. Conversion and Transfer Policies, para. 34-35 A.3. Expropriation and Compensation, para. 36 A.4. Dispute Settlement, para.37-41 A.5. Performance Requirements and incentives, para. 42 A.6. Right to Private Ownershi [...] | 2010-01-19 08:00:00 | Embassy Tokyo | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ECON ELAB OPIC KTDB USTR JA |
10TRIPOLI39 | LIBYA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Indicators: Transparency International: Libya is ranked 130 on the Corruption Perceptions Index. Heritage Foundation: Economic Freedom Ranking: 171 World Bank Doing Business: Libya is not ranked Millennium Challenge Corporation: Libya is not ranked OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT 2. In [...] | 2010-01-14 17:32:00 | Embassy Tripoli | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD KTDB LY EPET OPIC PREL USTR ECIN |
10TUNIS37 | TUNISIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-15 17:44:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR TS |
10TUNIS51 | REVISED TUNISIA: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-22 13:14:00 | Embassy Tunis | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR TS |
10ULAANBAATAR15 | 2010 MONGOLIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-15 09:24:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV KTTB MG OPIC USTR |
10ULAANBAATAR16 | 2010 MONGOLIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-15 09:39:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV KTTB MG OPIC USTR |
10ULAANBAATAR17 | 2010 MONGOLIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-15 09:54:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV KTTB MG OPIC USTR |
10ULAANBAATAR27 | 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement, Part 1 of 3 [...] As requested ref, post provides the 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement. This cable, Part 1, contains sections A.1 through A.3. See septels for sections A.5-A.16. A.1 OPENNESS OF GOVERNMENT TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT In its specific policies, laws, and general attitude, the Government of [...] | 2010-01-27 07:58:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON OPIC KTTB USTR MG |
10ULAANBAATAR28 | 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement, Part 2 of 3 [...] As requested ref, post provides the 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement. This cable, Part 2, contains sections A.5 through A.9. See septels for sections A.1-A.4 and A.10-A.16. A.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND INCENTIVES Mongolia imposes few performance requirements on, and offers few [...] | 2010-01-27 08:10:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON OPIC KTTB USTR MG |
10ULAANBAATAR29 | 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement, Part 3 of 3 [...] As requested ref, post provides the 2010 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement. This cable, Part 3, contains sections A.10 through A.16. See septels for sections A.1-A.9 A.10 Competition from State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Mongolia passed and implemented a competition law applying to forei [...] | 2010-01-27 08:17:00 | Embassy Ulaanbaatar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV ECON OPIC KTTB USTR MG |
10VIENNA87 | 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA [...] Following is the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT -- AUSTRIA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction - - - - - - Major structural conditions and the decisive parameters for foreign investors r [...] | 2010-01-26 07:50:00 | Embassy Vienna | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB OPIC USTR AU |
10WINDHOEK42 | Namibia: 2010 Investment Climate Statement [...] (U) The Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) is committed to stimulating economic growth and employment through attracting foreign investment. The Foreign Investment Act of 1990 is the primary legislation that governs foreign direct investment in Namibia. The Ministry of Trade and In [...] | 2010-01-15 07:03:00 | Embassy Windhoek | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV USTR OPIC WA |
10YEREVAN38 | ARMENIA INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2010 [...] Following is Embassy Yerevan's submission per ref A request for the 2010 Investment Climate Statement for Armenia. ---------- BEGIN TEXT ---------- 2. While the Armenian government (GOAM) officially welcomes foreign investment and the country has received respectable rankings on some gl [...] | 2010-01-26 06:53:00 | Embassy Yerevan | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AM |
10ZAGREB34 | CROATIA 2010 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Summary: For more than a decade after the end of the war in 1995, Croatia enjoyed steady growth in foreign investment, buoyed by a growing economy, low inflation, a stable exchange rate and developed infrastructure. Investment activity slowed substantially in 2009, due partly to the global fi [...] | 2010-01-15 11:30:00 | Embassy Zagreb | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR HR |
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