Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN560
2006-11-02 00:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan
Cable title:
BRUNEI BFIF FY06 PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT
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UNCLAS BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 000560
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EB/CBA - DENNIS A. WINSTEAD, AND EB/EX - GALE GRAY
SINGAPORE FOR DANIEL THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
SUBJECT: BRUNEI BFIF FY06 PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT
REF: (A) STATE 143583, (B) BSB 401 & 399, (C) STATE 127166, (D)
STATE 26809, (E) STATE 226482
UNCLAS BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 000560
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EB/CBA - DENNIS A. WINSTEAD, AND EB/EX - GALE GRAY
SINGAPORE FOR DANIEL THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
SUBJECT: BRUNEI BFIF FY06 PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT
REF: (A) STATE 143583, (B) BSB 401 & 399, (C) STATE 127166, (D)
STATE 26809, (E) STATE 226482
1. Per reftels, the following is the program outcomes report for
Embassy's FY06 BFIF grant.
Project A: Partnership Pilot IT Connection
- Monthly rental charges
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The stand alone computer for the Partnership Pilot IT Connection was
installed with internet line. Monthly charges were paid since May
2006 until to date.
Project B: CS IT Connectivity
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FCS Singapore Commercial Assistant came to Brunei and installed the
Commerce's Commercial Function Tools. She also trained the
Commercial Assistant and the Receptionist/DCM Assistant on how to
use and get access to CMS, Sametime, DOC Insider, Emenu, and
buyusa.com.
Project C: Partner Post Training
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FSN Commercial Assistant attended the Partner Post Training in
Bangkok, Thailand. FCS organized a two and a half day full
scheduled with various sections talks which include introduction
services (International Company Profile / Single Company Promotion /
International Buyer Program / Gold Key Matching Service /
International Partner Search / Trade Counseling),US Trade and
Development Agency, CS Websites Export.gov / Asia Now / CS BKK FUSE
/ DOC Insider, Performance Measures on export
success/highlight/customer services, Market Research (Country
Commercial Guide/other reporting),EB & Commercial Diplomacy,
Regional Discussion on TIFA / Enhanced Partnership/WTO, Partner
Organization (AMCHAM),Standards, Advocacy, IPR focus, Corporate
Social Responsibility, USAID, US-ASEAN Business Council, FAS and
AMCHAM Briefing. At the AMCHAM Briefing, FSN Commercial Assistant
briefed them on Brunei business climate. She had one follow-up
request and provided the company with the required information.
Another company has expressed an interest in coming to Brunei.
2. Embassy thanks EB Bureau for offering BFIF program and looks
forward to future participation to increase U.S. exports to Brunei.
SKODON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EB/CBA - DENNIS A. WINSTEAD, AND EB/EX - GALE GRAY
SINGAPORE FOR DANIEL THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
SUBJECT: BRUNEI BFIF FY06 PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT
REF: (A) STATE 143583, (B) BSB 401 & 399, (C) STATE 127166, (D)
STATE 26809, (E) STATE 226482
1. Per reftels, the following is the program outcomes report for
Embassy's FY06 BFIF grant.
Project A: Partnership Pilot IT Connection
- Monthly rental charges
--------------
The stand alone computer for the Partnership Pilot IT Connection was
installed with internet line. Monthly charges were paid since May
2006 until to date.
Project B: CS IT Connectivity
--------------
FCS Singapore Commercial Assistant came to Brunei and installed the
Commerce's Commercial Function Tools. She also trained the
Commercial Assistant and the Receptionist/DCM Assistant on how to
use and get access to CMS, Sametime, DOC Insider, Emenu, and
buyusa.com.
Project C: Partner Post Training
--------------
FSN Commercial Assistant attended the Partner Post Training in
Bangkok, Thailand. FCS organized a two and a half day full
scheduled with various sections talks which include introduction
services (International Company Profile / Single Company Promotion /
International Buyer Program / Gold Key Matching Service /
International Partner Search / Trade Counseling),US Trade and
Development Agency, CS Websites Export.gov / Asia Now / CS BKK FUSE
/ DOC Insider, Performance Measures on export
success/highlight/customer services, Market Research (Country
Commercial Guide/other reporting),EB & Commercial Diplomacy,
Regional Discussion on TIFA / Enhanced Partnership/WTO, Partner
Organization (AMCHAM),Standards, Advocacy, IPR focus, Corporate
Social Responsibility, USAID, US-ASEAN Business Council, FAS and
AMCHAM Briefing. At the AMCHAM Briefing, FSN Commercial Assistant
briefed them on Brunei business climate. She had one follow-up
request and provided the company with the required information.
Another company has expressed an interest in coming to Brunei.
2. Embassy thanks EB Bureau for offering BFIF program and looks
forward to future participation to increase U.S. exports to Brunei.
SKODON