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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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01HOCHIMINHCITY1181CG'S INITIAL MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN OF HCMC PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE
[...] SUMMARY. ON OCTOBER 15, CG EMI YAMAUCHI MET WITH LE THANH HAI, CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE (PC) OF HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC),ACCOMPANIED BY POLOFF AND CONOFF. HAI EXTENDED A WARM WELCOME TO THE CG AND EXPRESSED HIS HOPE THAT SHE WOULD BE BOTH COMFORTABLE AND BUSY IN HCMC. HE SAID THE [...]
2001-10-17 05:24:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ECIN PREL PGOV PTER VM
01HOCHIMINHCITY1316DPO'S MEETING WITH STANDING DEPUTY SECRETARY OF HCMC COMMUNIST PARTY COMMITTEE
[...] SUMMARY: DPO MET WITH VO VAN CUONG, STANDING DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE HCMC COMMUNIST PARTY COMMITTEE (CPC),SIPDIS NOVEMBER 8, ACCOMPANIED BY ECONOFF AND CONOFF. CUONG SAID HCMC HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN A "LAB" FOR PARTY POLICY FORMULATION, BUT STRESSED THAT FINAL ACTION ON "EXPERIMENTS" REST [...]
2001-11-23 09:52:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ECIN ETRD PGOV PREL VM BTA
02ABUJA1675NIGERIA: OBASANJO NOT WILLING TO OVERTURN
[...] (C) During a late evening May 18 conversation with Ambassador Jeter (rest of meeting reported reftel),President Obasanjo remarked that he would not reverse the decision raising the tariffs on detergent, including Proctor and Gamble's Ariel brand. While wanting to encourage Proctor and Gamble [...]
2002-06-04 14:31:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EINV ETRD BTIO NI
02COLOMBO2131BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND END
[...] Post is pleased to inform EB/CBA of the completion of all activities approved under FY2002 BFIF funding. Post will fax copies of receipts as requested. 2. Following is the expenditure summary for BFIF projects, 2002: Project 1: American Fair - trade/catalog show ----------------------- [...]
2002-11-14 09:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD ABUD CE MV ECONOMICS
02KATHMANDU482TRADE OPPORTUNITY - FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER,
[...] 536/01/T0001 2. 03032002 3. M. E. MALINOWSKI 4. 536 5. N 6. CONTACT: SHER BAHADUR SHAH, DIG 6A. PROCUREMENT SECTION 6B. POLICE HEADQUARTERS 6C. NAXAL, KATHMANDU, NEPAL TEL: 00977-1-413-591 FAX: 00977-1-415-594, 415-602 7. TENDER NOTICE NO: 58/59 TENDER FOR HELICOPTER 8. [...]
2002-03-07 09:49:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO BEXP KTDB NP
03ABUDHABI3037 UAE MEPI COUNTRY STRATEGY
[...] SUMMARY: Following is the UAE's country strategy for MEPI, which has been developed by PA and coordinated with POL and ECON. This includes long-term goals, specific objectives, suggested mechanisms by which goals could be realized, and a request for funding for two UAE-specific projects. END SU [...]
2003-06-25 10:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO ETRD SOCI SCUL BTIO EAID PGOV
03ABUDHABI3786INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: UAE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-17 12:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC BTIO EINV TC
03ABUJA1359PRIVATIZATION OF GON MINORITY SHAREHOLDINGS
[...] Action request, para 8. 2. Summary. The Government of Nigeria (GON) wants to privatize the approximately forty percent minority share it holds in foreign oil service companies (OSCs) operating in Nigeria; e.g., in Halliburton Nigeria. The GON wants to divest itself by way of private pl [...]
2003-08-08 18:51:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV BTIO KIDE NI
03ABUJA2184IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR AMERICAN INVESTMENT
[...] The Embassy, including FCS, proposes that the Department of Commerce consider Instituting a program to improve the climate for American private investment in Nigerian industries that would export to the U.S. under AGOA. Such a program would seek to create partnerships between individual Niger [...]
2003-12-19 11:32:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EINV NI AGOA
03AMMAN4038 Jordan MEPI Strategy
[...] Following per State 126550 is the post's integrated MEPI strategy divided into the three MEPI Pillars: A) Economic Reform and Private Enterprise b) Political Reform and C) Education. Our approach is based on the good governance and citizen awareness strategy outlined in reftel B plus the Jor [...]
2003-07-03 12:46:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID BTIO PGOV SOCI KWMN PREL KDEM SCUL BEXP PHUM KPAO XF JO ETRO
03BRASILIA698BRAZIL: SPECIAL 301 RESPONSE
[...] Summary. Post recommends that Brazil remain on the Priority Watch List for the 2003 Special 301 Review. New attention to entrenched IPR problems, particularly in the copyright area, may be forthcoming under the new Lula government. Driven largely by concern over lost tax revenues, impact o [...]
2003-03-02 10:52:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON BTIO
03COLOMBO1081 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT EOI FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
[...] 542/01/T0015 2. 061903 3. MANLOWETL 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B.JAYANTHA NAGENDRAN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (PROJECT MANAGEMENT),ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT, RERED PROJECT 6C. DFCC BANK, 73/5 GALLE ROAD, COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA 7. PHONE: 94-1-442442 FAX: 94-1-440376 E-MAIL: I [...]
2003-06-19 11:16:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE KWMM
03COLOMBO1261 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT'S EXPRESSIONS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2003-07-18 06:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO13 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS
[...] 542/01/T0006 2. 010303 3. TLMANLOWE 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B. DIRECTOR GENERAL 6C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA 276 ELVITIGALA MAWATHA, COLOMBO 8, SRI LANKA 7. PHONE: 94-1-689345 8. FAX: 94-1-689341 E-MAIL: dgtsl@slt.lk 9. 2 [...]
2003-01-03 05:59:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1365FOREIGN GOVERNMENT'S EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-05 11:11:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1516BTIOS T/0005 AND T/0011 AMENDMENTS - COAL
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-02 09:38:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1518EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR EXPLOITATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-02 09:39:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1548 IMI - Investment Opportunities In Sri Lanka
[...] The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka will present "Intrad 2003", an Exhibition and Investor Forum on November 28 - 30, 2003 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme is "Regaining Sri Lanka - Invest in Our Infrastructure". 2. "Intrad 2003" will feature 10 key sectors identified for inve [...]
2003-09-06 07:25:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO155 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-28 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO156 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER TO BUILD AND
[...] No summary [...]
2003-01-28 10:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO MV CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO1694Foreign Government Invitation for Pre-
[...] No summary [...]
2003-09-30 10:51:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO2199IMI: OIL EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITY IN SRI
[...] Summary: Hoping to begin off-shore oil prospecting soon, the Sri Lanka Government intends to announce its plans to international oil companies at a workshop in early 2004. End Summary. 2. The Government plans to open areas in the Mannar Basin off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka for [...]
2003-12-31 10:13:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP EPET ENRG BTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO249EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR EXPLOITATION OF
[...] 542/01/T0010 2. 021303 3. WHAVERY 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B CHAIRMAN 6C MARINE POLLUTION PREVENTION AUTHORITY 11-C, TOWER BLDG. 25 STATION ROAD, COLOMBO 4 SRI LANKA 7 PHONE: 94-1-559158, 94-75-333496 FAX: 94-1-553197 E-MAIL: mppaslk@lanka.ccom.lk WEB [...]
2003-02-13 08:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO266 BTIO T/0005 AMENDMENTS - COAL POWER
[...] 542/01/T0011 2. 021803 3. WHAVERY 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B CHAIRMAN 6C ENERGY SUPPLY COMMITTEE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE THE SECRETARIAT, COLOMBO 1, SRI LANKA 7 PHONE: 94-1-484534 FAX: 94-1-484802 8. 201 9. S4911.... ELECTRIC POWER, GENERATION & TRANSMISSION [...]
2003-02-18 09:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE
03COLOMBO598FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER TO CONSTRUCT A
[...] No summary [...]
2003-04-09 02:09:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO768 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO
[...] 542/01/T0013 2. 050703 3. TLMANLOWE 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B. SECRETARY MINISTRY OF WESTERN REGION DEVELOPMENT 3RD FLOOR, "SETHSIRIPAYA", BATTARAMULLA 7. PHONE: 94-1-862530 8. FAX: 94-1-875600/862964 E-MAIL: dgrdd@slt.lk 9. 201 10. S1629.... [...]
2003-05-08 07:08:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03COLOMBO807 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY,
[...] 542/01/T0014 2. 05130703 3. TLMANLOWE 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B. THE CHIEF SUPPLIES AND STORES AIRPORT AND AVIATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA) LIMITED BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, KATUNAYAKE 7. PHONE: 94-1-252747 8. FAX: 94-1-252239 E-MAIL: MA [...]
2003-05-13 11:07:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
03SANTODOMINGO6409REQUEST FOR FAA TO ACCELERATE LEGAL REVIEW OF
[...] SUMMARY. During the November 4 U.S.-Dominican Trade and Investment Council meeting in Washington, D.C., Dominican Ambassador to the U.S. Hugo Guilliani raised the topic of his country's current ICAO Category II status. The FAA is currently reviewing the Dominican Civil Aviation Law "draft", [...]
2003-11-07 11:03:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAIR EIND ETRD DR
03YEREVAN2992(IMI) ARMENIA: REPORT ON KOTAYK PROVINCE
[...] On October 6-9, 2003, Embassy's BISNIS representative visited the Armenian province of Kotayk to explore investment and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and to expand U.S.-Armenian commercial ties. He met with the province's business leaders and government officials. This is another in [...]
2003-12-12 06:30:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04ADANA150BFIF 2004 END OF YEAR REPORT
[...] Adana greatly appreciates the support from EB for two projects during 2004. Thanks to BFIF funding post was also able to send the American Corner/Gaziantep Director to Ankara for consulations with FCS staff from May 26-29, 2004. (Note: The American Corner is housed in the Gaziantep Chamber [...]
2004-12-01 17:08:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADANA
04ADANA18 BUSINESS COMMENTS ON IMPACT OF IRAQ
[...] No summary [...]
2004-01-30 16:13:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD BEXP BTIO TU IZ ADANA
04BRASILIA1185SCENE SETTER: PRESIDENT LULA'S VISIT TO CHINA
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva visits China May 22 - 27, accompanied by a huge entourage of Ministers and business leaders, determined to put Brazil-China relations at the center of his quest for strategic alliances. Trade and investment may be the most visible it [...]
2004-05-14 17:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBR BTIO EAGR ECON EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CH UNSC WTRO
04COLOMBO1127FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-07 11:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1212IMI - Development of infrastructure facilities
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-22 00:48:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO CE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1308IMI - NEW CELLULAR MOBILE NETWORK, MALDIVES
[...] Summary. The Government of the Republic of Maldives plans to liberalize the cellular network and invite a second operator. This will present business opportunities to US telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers. End Summary. 2. The Government of the Republic of [...]
2004-08-09 05:53:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO MV ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO131BFIF FY04 PROPOSALS FOR SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES
[...] BFIF funds are critical for Post to carry out Commercial activities in two distant, but substantial markets with strong potential but little US penetration. Post submits the following projects for consideration for FY04 funding. The proposals are listed in priority order under each country h [...]
2004-01-23 07:19:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD ETRD EINV BTIO CE MV ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1328IMI MALDIVES FISHERIES SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
[...] Summary: The fisheries sector in the Maldives is growing rapidly. Fish exports were $69.1 million in 2003, up 41 percent from 2002. Maldives would like to further develop its fisheries sector, which is dominated by tuna, to increase exports and value added production. The expansion in the [...]
2004-08-16 05:59:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BTIO EFIS ECON ETRD BEXP MV ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1409IMI MALDIVES INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES
[...] Summary: The Government of Maldives has ambitious infrastructure development plans that present new business opportunities for US companies. Projects include commercial ports and fisheries harbors, airports, new residential and resort islands, land bridges, information and communication techn [...]
2004-08-24 10:37:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BTIO ECON ETRD BEXP MV ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO332FOREIGN GOVERNMENT EOI FOR DEVELOPING AN
[...] No summary [...]
2004-02-27 06:29:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO71COLOMBO FY2003 BFIF CLOSEOUT
[...] Post greatly appreciates the support it receives from the BFIF program and staff. It allows the Commercial Section to promote US exports in a region where there is stiff competition from Asian neighbors, and a lack of knowledge about tapping the US market. Both Sri Lanka and the Maldives are [...]
2004-01-14 01:46:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO CE MV ETRD ABUD ECONOMICS
04HARARE1021NATIONALIZATION FALLOUT BEGINS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The public debate over GOZ plans to nationalize most productive farmland has begun. The initial policy announcement was only the first salvo. There appears to be a growing fissure within ZANU-PF over nationalization. End summary. 2. (SBU) Ostensibly correcting Land Minister J [...]
2004-06-21 06:14:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1083A CONVERSATION WITH WELLINGTON CHIBEBE
[...] (SBU) Summary: After attending the International Labor Organization (ILO) conference in Geneva, Wellington Chibebe, Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union's (ZCTU),talks about the ILO Conference, land nationalization, and wage negotiations. End summary. ILO CONFERENCE - [...]
2004-07-01 05:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI ZCTU
04HARARE1110GA-GA FOR GONO
[...] (SBU) Summary: During their visit to Harare, the Staff Delegation lunched with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono. The conversation touched upon the local economy and the international community, land nationalization, food security and recent food deals, electoral reform, and [...]
2004-07-06 12:53:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1210WORKING WITH WILDLIFE
[...] (SBU) Summary: As expected, perspectives of the World Wildlife Fund differ from GOZ's National Parks and Wildlife Authority on the state of wildlife, conservancies, land nationalization, and the proposed Trans-Frontier Park. Despite National Parks' positive picture, the once exemplary wildlif [...]
2004-07-22 08:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1217EMPLOYERS' VIEW OF WAGES AND ECONOMY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On 22 July 2004, EconOff discussed wage negotiations and economic recovery with Mr. J. Mufukare of the Employers' Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ). Mufukare also related some interesting information about price controls and the Zimbabweans' character. Business is poor with no [...]
2004-07-23 09:01:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1308ASIAN INDIANS WEIGH PROSPECTS IN ZIMBABWE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Can Indian-Zimbabweans escape the wrath that the Mugabe government has showered upon whites? EconOff spoke with Zimbabweans of Indian descent ("Asians" in local vernacular) and an Indian Embassy representative about conditions in Zimbabwe. Some are hopeful while others are le [...]
2004-07-30 07:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1329THE UNBEARABLE STRANGENESS OF LAND REFORM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Just when you thought the debate over land reform could get no stranger it does. Amid the clamor about ZANU-PF and GOZ bigwigs receiving more than one farm, inter-factional fighting within Zanu-PF has resulted in the GOZ-controlled Herald newspaper inadvertently praising former [...]
2004-08-04 13:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EAID BTIO EINV EAGR ECON ZI
04HARARE1364NATIONAL PARKS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR- A REAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: The arrest of Vitalis Chadenga, the National Parks and Wildlife Authority's Operations Director, yet again reveals GOZ officials' predilection for private gain over public welfare and provides an insight into the fate of wildlife land if nationalized. End Summary 2. (U) Acco [...]
2004-08-13 10:07:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE1729TEMPORARY REPRIEVE FOR ZIMBABWE'S LARGEST
[...] (SBU) Summary: Clive Stockil, director of Save Valley Conservancy (Zimbabwe's largest private wildlife reserve),told EconOff on October 8 that he has GOZ assurances of no action on the conservancy until after parliamentary elections and a subsequent cabinet reshuffle. End Summary 2. (SBU) [...]
2004-10-18 07:23:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE579GOZ could nationalize conservancies
[...] Summary: There is increasing worry the GOZ will nationalize nature conservancies. Robert Mugabe's Government may view redistribution of wildlife assets as the logical next phase of land reform. If mishandled, however, such a move could harm the Zimbabwe's wildlife and recovery prospects. E [...]
2004-04-05 13:30:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE600Finance Minister Wants Slow Exchange Adjustment
[...] (SBU) Summary: Finance Minister Chris Kuruneri expressed satisfaction with recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultations. However, he said the GOZ prefers a more gradual approach for rationalizing its overvalued currency and phasing out its hefty tax on exporters than the [...]
2004-04-07 13:34:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID BTIO EINV PGOV ZI
04HARARE655Land Reform Threatens Wildlife
[...] (SBU) Summary: After a decade of rescuing endangered species, Save (pronounced SA-vay) Valley now weighs its own extinction. Robert Mugabe's land redistribution has gradually spilled into this conservancy, Africa's largest private wildlife reserve. The conservancy would be an important compo [...]
2004-04-20 13:41:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE683CONSERVING CONSERVANCIES IN ZIMBABWE
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-22 06:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04HARARE690Only Modest Exporter Relief in RBZ Statement
[...] Summary: Reserve Bank (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono's second policy statement disappointed much of the business community. While he took credit for more restrictive money supply, lower inflation and more realistic interest rates, Gono did not relieve exporters of a large de facto revenue tax. H [...]
2004-04-22 14:27:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID BTIO EINV PGOV ZI
04HARARE731Auction Rate Passes Diaspora/Exporter Rate
[...] Summary: The most noteworthy new policy announced in Reserve Bank (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono's second policy statement may last just one week. End Summary. 2. Gono offered unhappy exporters as well as recipients of Diaspora transfers a floor price of Z$5,200:US$, a 10 percent bonus to last [...]
2004-04-30 09:57:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID BTIO EINV PGOV ZI
04HARARE767RBZ Governor Addresses U.S. Firms
[...] (U) Summary: Reserve Bank (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono met May 6 with 30 representatives from U.S. multinationals. He offered few insights beyond his April 21 policy statement, but underscored RBZ vigilance in policing commercial activity. End Summary. 2. (U) In this session organized by th [...]
2004-05-07 09:35:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID BTIO EINV PGOV PTER ZI
04HARARE831RBZ laughs at GOZ crop forecasts
[...] (SBU) Summary: Reserve Bank (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono says he has confronted Agriculture Minister Joseph Made over his optimistic forecast of a 2.4 million m/t maize harvest. The Governor alleges other cabinet officials, such as Security Minister Nicolas Goche and acting Finance Minister Her [...]
2004-05-18 05:32:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID BTIO EINV PGOV PTER ZI
04HARARE984GOZ FANTASY STATS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The June 10 edition of the GOZ-controlled Herald reports that exports increased in 2003 over 2002 despite all signs to the contrary. End summary. 2. (SBU) Zimbabwe Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports that Zimbabwe exports rose in 2003 to hit $2.3 trillion, or ov [...]
2004-06-14 10:25:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID BTIO EINV ECON PGOV ZI
04KUWAIT2816KUWAIT DRAFT PRIVATIZATION LAW
[...] Summary: On 21 August, the GOK Economic and Legal Ministerial Joint Committee released the draft text of a new privatization law. The law calls for the formation of a Supreme Privatization Council, headed by the Prime Minister, and calls for privatization of public utilities and services. Th [...]
2004-08-29 03:01:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BEXP ETRD BTIO KU
04MADRID2118SPAIN: ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENTS
[...] This cable summarizes selected developments in the Spain's energy sector. In this issue: -- New Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce responsible for energy policy (para 2) -- Possible merger of gas, electricity and water companies (para 3) -- Low gas supply reserve may lead to brown [...]
2004-06-07 14:06:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG BTIO EPET SP
04MADRID763OPPORTUNITIES IN SPAIN'S GROWING ENERGY MARKET
[...] SUMMARY: Since joining the EU in 1986, Spain has experienced dramatic industrialization and economic development. Along with development, energy consumption has skyrocketed and shows no sign of abating. These developments bring challenges for a country that is now emitting greenhouse gasse [...]
2004-03-05 16:41:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG BTIO EPET SP
04MANAMA278MANAMA'S REQUEST FOR FY04 BFIF FUNDING
[...] SUMMARY: Manama requests USD 7000 in funding from the FY04 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) to establish and equip a resource center for a new chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain. END SUMMARY. 2. BACKGROUND: In FY03, BFIF supported AmCham Bahrain formation by f [...]
2004-02-28 14:05:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ABUD BA
04MAPUTO702003 BFIF CLOSE OUT
[...] SUMMARY: Post wishes to thank the Department for providing 2003 BFIF funding in the amount of $7,000. Post was able to travel to several provinces, visiting with various U.S. businesses, commercial associations, and local entrepreneurs to support U.S. commercial activities and encourage further [...]
2004-01-16 08:14:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ABUD MZ BFIF
04MAPUTO84FY O4 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] Post requests funding in the amount of $30,322 under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) for FY 04. 2. In order of priority, we propose the following projects for FY04: A. Commercial Outreach, Market Development, and Export Promotion. Proposed Funding Level: $15,322 Twice the [...]
2004-01-20 10:40:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ABUD MZ BFIF
04NASSAU1515PRIME MINISTER CHRISTIE’S CHINA TRIP, THE LATEST IN A STRING OF VISITS
[...] (SBU) Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie will lead an official government delegation to China on August 14-21, continuing a two-year upswing in diplomatic exchanges between The Bahamas and China. In addition to numerous cultural programs, the two nations have exchanged high-level delegations to [...]
2004-08-11 13:21:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL OVIP BTIO ECON SCUL CH BF ASEC
04ROME109MINISTERS APPROVE FRESH FUNDING FOR ITALIAN
[...] (U) LUIGI MACCOTTA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE MFA IRAQ TASK FORCE, REPORTED TO ECONOFF JANUARY 12 THAT ITALY'S COUNCIL OF MINISTERS APPROVED EURO 11 MILLION IN IRAQ FUNDING AT ITS JANUARY 9 MEETING. THE FUNDS, PART OF THE EURO 200 MILLION PLEDGED BY ITALY AT THE MADRID DONOR'S CONFERENCE, WILL [...]
2004-01-13 11:45:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO PREL ECON IZ IT IRAQI FREEDOM
04SANTODOMINGO3424DOMINICAN GRUPO M SHUTTING DOWN MANUFACTURING
[...] SUMMARY. Dominican apparel company, GRUPO M, is close to shutting down their apparel plant in Ouanaminthe, Haiti due to "Workers' Struggle," a group of activist employees who have made the plant inefficient and ineffective. GRUPO M President, Fernando Capellan, stated that the company plans [...]
2004-06-14 11:06:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO DR ELAB ETRD EINV HA
04SANTODOMINGO685AES DOMINICANA TO SELL OFF ELECTRICITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: AES Dominicana President Julian Nebreda and local generating facilities President Kevin Manning told DCM and Emboffs on February 3 that Virginia-based AES intends to sell its 50 percent share of Dominican distribution company EdeEste, which AES manages. Nebreda cited monthly [...]
2004-02-04 11:00:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ENRG EINV ECON DR
04TEGUCIGALPA141AmCit-owned Cable TV Company Claims Harassment by
[...] (SBU) Summary. A U.S.-owned cable TV company, Mateo's Cable Vision, claims that it has been subject to an unusual number of audits and investigations from various GOH agencies over the past year. The owners of this company, Michael and Sally Mitrovic, see these investigations as acts of hara [...]
2004-01-21 16:41:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV BTIO KIPR CASC PGOV HO
04YEREVAN1066IMI (ARMENIA): U.S. COMPANIES IN ARMENIA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-05-04 06:41:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2135(IMI) BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S FRUIT JUICE
[...] This cable provides a brief overview of Armenia's juice industry for those interested in trade and investment opportunities in Armenia. It also includes a list of key contacts in this sector. For more information contact the BISNIS representative or the Economic and Commercial Officer at th [...]
2004-09-28 10:42:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2319(IMI) OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S WINE SECTOR
[...] This cable provides a brief overview of Armenia's wine sector for those considering trade and investment opportunities in Armenia. It also includes a list of key contacts. For more information contact the BISNIS representative or the Economic and Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Ye [...]
2004-10-19 10:11:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2320(IMI) OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S DIAMOND-CUTTING
[...] This cable reviews the diamond-cutting industry in Armenia as of October 2004. It includes an overview and contact information for major diamond-cutting enterprises and a discussion of the possible advantages in Armenia for foreign investment. End summary. 2. Diamond processing has been [...]
2004-10-19 10:13:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2485(IMI) ARMENIA: REPORT ON TAVUSH PROVINCE
[...] In October 2004, Embassy's BISNIS representative visited the Tavush province of Armenia to explore investment and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and to expand U.S. - Armenian commercial ties. He met with the province's business leaders and government officials. This is another in a [...]
2004-11-17 09:24:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2591(IMI) LIST OF GOVERNMENT CONTACTS AND
[...] This cable provides list of Armenia's government contacts and business associations ----------------------- PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE ----------------------- 1st Government Building Republic Square Yerevan 375010 Mr. Arthur Manaseryan, External Relations Department Chief Tel: (374-1) 5 [...]
2004-12-02 13:40:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2685(IMI) ARMENIA: THE IMPORTED BUILDING
[...] This cable reviews the market for imported building materials in Armenia as of December 2004. The report describes the market size and U.S. market share in Armenia, and lists major market suppliers and best sales prospects for U.S. companies. It also includes a list of major importers and ke [...]
2004-12-14 06:52:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
04YEREVAN2802(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for December 2004. Major headlines include: -- Armenia sells Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Plant for USD 132 million; -- EBRD buys shares in Armenian commercial bank; -- IMF approves USD 13.7 million for Armenia; [...]
2004-12-29 10:28:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05ASUNCION1093FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0016 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Div.Licitaciones, Dpto.Contrataciones 6C. COPACO--Cia.Paraguaya de Comunicaciones Calle Alberdi 619, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21) 497212 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1094FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0017 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100405 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1164FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0020 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101705 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1165 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0019 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Area de Contrataciones, UCP 6C. MEC--Ministerio de Educacion y Culto Calle Gral. Diaz 521, Edif. Faro, P.4 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21) 448214 7. Refer To: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1166FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0018 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100505 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1192FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0028 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1193FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0027 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin. Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 0 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1194FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0026 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 102005 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1195FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0025 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 101905 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1196FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0024 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101805 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1197 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0023 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1198 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0022 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1199 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0021 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION451FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0007 2. 040405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 041905 09:00 AM 9 [...]
2005-04-04 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION467FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0008 2. 040605 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 042905 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION468 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0009 2. 040506 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Central de Inversion Publica 6C. Ministerio de Hacienda Calle Presidente Franco 173, Piso 7 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 442743 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 050205 09 [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION647FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0010 2. 051305 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Coord. de Programa (UCP/BID) 6C. Ministerio Salud Publica y B. Social Callejon San Carlos 916 y EE.UU. Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 204715, 447126 7. Refer to: (See comments) 8. Bid [...]
2005-05-13 18:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION775FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0011 2. 061405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. CONTACT -- 6B. Dpto. Compras y Contrataciones, UOC 6C. PETROPAR--Petroleos Paraguayos Calle Chile 753, Piso 8 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21)496232 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 072505 09:30 AM [...]
2005-06-15 19:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION960FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0012 2. 072805 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. D. G. B. y S. 6C. IPS--Instituto de Prevision Social Calle Constitucion y Herrera, Piso 9 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph & Fx: (595-21) 203284 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 082405 08:45 AM [...]
2005-07-29 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION973FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0013 2. 072905 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: (595-21) 217-2061, 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 083 [...]
2005-08-02 14:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION976FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0014 2. 080205 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 090205 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-08-02 20:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05BAGHDAD3132IRAQ TRADE MINISTER DECIDES NOT TO REQUIRE ARAB
[...] (SBU) On July 28, acting ECON Counselor, accompanied by IRMO senior consultant and IRMO technical management consultant, expressed USG concerns over the Ministry of Trade's imposition of an Arab League Boycott declaration on foreign investors in Iraq. GOI Minister of Trade Abdel Basset Karim [...]
2005-07-29 10:25:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV IZ BEXP BTIO ECON
05CAIRO2662INTEL CEO MAKES A SPLASH IN CAIRO
[...] In his first visit to Egypt, Intel Corporation CEO Craig Barrett last week delivered a slick, multimedia presentation resembling a primetime television show to assembled government and business leaders during an AmCham-sponsored luncheon on "Building the Digital Society in Egypt." The specta [...]
2005-04-06 09:43:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON ETRD EINT EINV PREL TINT KWWW EG
05COLOMBO1958 MALDIVES TRADE EXHIBITION FOR HOSPITALITY
[...] A HOTEL AND TRADE EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES DECEMBER 14-15. THIS EXHIBITION REPORTEDLY COULD PROVIDE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VENDORS OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND FURBISHING OF 12 NEW RESORTS IN THIS ISLAND NATION. 2. TOUTED AS TH [...]
2005-11-16 11:04:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO MV ECONOMICS
05COLOMBO878 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT REQUEST FOR PRE
[...] 542/01/T0007 2. 051205 3. RCMERRIN 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B. PROJECT DIRECTOR COLOMBO KATUNAYAKE EXPRESSWAY PROJECT ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 200 PANNIPITIYA ROAD, BATTARAMULLA, SRI LANKA 7. PHONE: NONE AVAILABLE 8. FAX: NONE AVAILABLE 9. 201 [...]
2005-05-12 11:20:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE ECONOMICS
05DARESSALAAM116TANZANIA FY05 BUSINESS PROMOTION PROPOSAL
[...] Summary: Post requests Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) funding to support two projects: a Food Processing Fair and/or Catalog Show in May 2005 and a Trade USA Booth at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair in June/July 2005. Post thanks EB for its continued support through th [...]
2005-01-20 08:54:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD TZ
05DARESSALAAM738TANZANIA FY05 BFIF PROJECT REPORT
[...] Department approved BFIF funding for post's participation in the Regional Commercial Training event held in Gabarone March 30 - 31, 2005 (see reftel A). Post sent commercial assistant FSN Rose Swai to attend the training. Per reftel, post submits its report on programmatic outcomes and a bre [...]
2005-04-15 05:32:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD TZ
05DHAKA1355SIMULTANEOUS WATER, POWER AND GAS SHORTAGES PLAGUE
[...] Summary: Inadequate utilities - gas, water and electricity - routintely plague Bangladesh, but new shortages and delivery problems have made the problem particularly acute now. While the shortages should ease in the coming months, solutions to the chronic problems have been slow to develop an [...]
2005-03-23 10:33:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV ENRG BTIO BG
05DUBLIN1030IRELAND'S BROADBAND PARADOX
[...] (SBU) Summary: Although Ireland boasts a world-class information technology (IT) sector and markets itself as an e-commerce hub, the country has one of the lowest broadband penetration rates in the EU, notwithstanding recent rapid increases in broadband use. Eircom, the national phone compan [...]
2005-08-19 15:47:00Embassy DublinUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV TINT BTIO
05GABORONE1165PRIVATIZATION PROGRESSING SLOWLY
[...] SUMMARY. Privatization in Botswana is moving in the right direction - slowly. Mr. Joshua Galeforolwe, CEO of the Public Enterprise Evaluation and Privatization Agency (PEEPA),described to Charge and Emboffs the political, institutional, and economic challenges facing the privatization move [...]
2005-08-16 11:44:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV PGOV BTIO BC
05GABORONE532BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
[...] (C) Summary. This cable is an analysis of the Botswana telecommunications industry's efforts at greater liberalization and the potential consequences of political interference in the nation's regulatory framework. The Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) held a stakeholders' workshop in [...]
2005-04-15 15:33:00Embassy GaboroneCONFIDENTIALBEXP BTIO ECON EFIN EINV EIND ETRD OTRA BC KPRP
05GABORONE715TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BOTSWANA AND
[...] (U) Summary. The Government of Botswana views the development of the tourism industry as a prime driver of its economic diversification strategy away from mineral dependence. Currently, tourism ranks second as a generator of foreign exchange for the national coffers, but growth has been stif [...]
2005-05-27 07:43:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO BEXP ECON ETRD SENV BC TRADE
05GEORGETOWN1273President's Economic Vision for Guyana
[...] At a December 1 speech to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, President Jagdeo threw away his speech and instead spelled out, unscripted, his economic vision for Guyana's future. His remarks highlight a strategy for Guyana's infrastructure, macroeconomic policy, and growth sectors. ------- [...]
2005-12-06 12:46:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDECON BTIO PGOV EAGR EFIN ENRG GY
05HOCHIMINHCITY529U.S. EXPORTER MENACED BY JAPANESE ODA
[...] (U) This is an action request for State, Commerce and ExIm Bank. See paragraphs 2 and 11. 2. (U) SUMMARY: A U.S. manufacturer is about to lose a $4.6 million deal to supply jetways or passenger boarding bridges (PBB's) for a new terminal at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport. Vietnamese airport [...]
2005-05-20 12:41:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BEXP BTIO EAID PREL VM
05HOCHIMINHCITY561INTERVENTION NEEDED TO SAVE JETWAYS DEAL IN VIETNAM
[...] (U) This is an action request for State and DOC. Urgent intervention is needed with Japanese agencies in Washington to ensure a US supplier does not get ODA'd out of USD 4.6 million sale with considerable follow-on potential. 2. (SBU) Summary: Over the past days, State and Commercial Serv [...]
2005-05-26 12:14:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BEXP BTIO EAID PREL VM
05KATHMANDU2897BUSINESS LEADERS TO STAFFDEL: NEPAL IS OPEN FOR
[...] (SBU) At a December 21 breakfast meeting with congressional Staffdel, six Nepali business leaders said that Nepal was "open for business." The business leaders explained to the Staffdel how the Maoist insurgency and the current instability of His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMGN) were hind [...]
2005-12-22 09:28:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EINV ECON ENRG NP
05KINGSTON386JAMAICA COMMITTED TO STRONGER TIES WITH CHINA
[...] (C) Eager to attract Chinese investment in Jamaica's economy and tourists to its beaches, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and Foreign Minister K.D. Knight rolled out the red carpet for Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong and his 150-member Chinese trade delegation, which visited Kingston Februa [...]
2005-02-11 20:28:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL BTIO EAID KPAO CH JM
05MANAMA1005SHURA COUNCIL PASSES FTA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-13 09:46:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BTIO ECON PREL BA
05MANAMA1013NEW EDB CHIEF HIGHLIGHTS AMBITIONS AND GOALS
[...] (C) The Ambassador called on newly-appointed Economic Development Board (EDB) CEO Shaikh Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa July 11 to discuss his plans and vision for the EDB following the Royal Decree issued recently to enhance the agency's powers in Bahrain's development effort. Shaikh Mohammed [...]
2005-07-13 15:44:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ELAB ETRD BTIO BA
05MANAMA1581EDB CHIEF OUTLINES ECONOMIC PLAN
[...] (C) Economic Development Board (EDB) CEO Shaikh Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa October 18 presented the EDB's plan for economic reform to a gathering of the local American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). Shaikh Mohammed identified three key pillars for reform: investment in people; stimulation of [...]
2005-10-29 14:27:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV ELAB ETRD BTIO BA
05MANAMA1836DAS GRAY DISCUSSES REGIONAL ISSUES WITH FOREIGN
[...] (C) NEA DAS Gordon Gray met December 4 with Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa for a discussion of regional issues. On Iraq, Shaikh Khalid said he was urging Arab Foreign Ministers discussing Iraq reconciliation to meet in Baghdad. Not doing so sends the wrong message. He talk [...]
2005-12-13 06:03:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD BTIO BA ECTRD OFFICIALS REGION
05MANAMA942FTA CLEARS LOWER HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
[...] (SBU) The lower house Council of Representatives passed the US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by a wide margin on July 5. The forty-member body ratified the treaty with twenty-five votes in favor, four votes opposed and two abstentions. (Nine members were not present for the vote.) The f [...]
2005-07-05 15:33:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALETRD BTIO ECON PREL BA
05MAPUTO115MOZAMBIQUE: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-24 16:02:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EAGR ETRD BTIO BEXP EAID KTDB MZ USTR OPIC
05MAPUTO537SUCCESSFUL USG-SPONSORED FORUM ENCOURAGES
[...] Summary: On March 22-23 the Embassy and the USAID-funded Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub together hosted a business seminar - the Entrepreneurship Forum - in Maputo, attended by Mozambican university students, private sector representatives, and government officials, with outside sp [...]
2005-04-28 15:43:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EAGR BEXP BTIO MZ EINV BFIF
05MAPUTO75Mozambique's FY05 BFIF Proposal
[...] Post requests funding in the amount of USD 30,223 under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) for FY05. 2. In order of priority, we propose the following three projects for FY05: --------------------------------------------- Project 1: Mozambique Entrepreneurship Forum ---------- [...]
2005-01-13 04:58:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD ABUD MZ BFIF
05NAIROBI3188 Kenya's Energy Future
[...] Summary: Kenya is facing a significant power shortage and is being forced to turn to more expensive sources of energy. Future production will come from increased electricity generation from geothermal sources and likely new coal-fired plants. A World Bank-promoted East African regional ele [...]
2005-08-05 11:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID EINV BTIO SENV KE ENGR
05SANAA128BFIF 2004 END OF YEAR REPORT - YEMEN
[...] Embassy Sanaa expanded its outreach to local businessmen and women in FY 2004 by sponsoring the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development and Management Workshop, held September 12 to 14, at the Sanaa Chamber of Commerce. This three-day training workshop focused on the basics of entrepren [...]
2005-01-19 04:35:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO ETRD EINV YM ECON COM
05SAOPAULO875 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DEBATE CONTINUES IN BRAZIL
[...] (U) Summary: On June 10-11, government officials, non- profit organizations, educators, interested citizens, and representatives from 20 public Brazilian universities met in Sao Paulo for a two-day nation-wide conference to discuss nascent affirmative action programs in higher education. Man [...]
2005-07-22 14:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCRM ECON PHUM BTIO EINV SOCI BR TIP
05SAOPAULO920 SAO PAULO MAYOR SERRA'S SIX MONTH RECORD
[...] (SBU) Summary: At the conclusion of his first six months in office, Sao Paulo Mayor Jose Serra (Social Democratic Party of Brazil or PSDB) enjoys a more positive public evaluation than any of his 5 predecessors, yet reviews of his performance to date remain mixed. Of his 15 campaign promise [...]
2005-08-03 20:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KCRM KIPR KDEM ECON PHUM BTIO EINV SOCI BR
05YEREVAN1229COMPETITION COMES TO ARMENIA'S TELECOM SECTOR
[...] (SBU) In the culmination of Armenia's years-long struggle to end Armentel's monopoly on telecommunications in Armenia, a second mobile telephone operator entered the market on July 1. Backed by Karabakh Telecom, the monopoly operator in Nagorno-Karabakh, VivaCell immediately undercut Armentel's [...]
2005-07-12 02:47:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON EINV AM
05YEREVAN127(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for January 2005. Major headlines include: -- EBRD invests in private Armenian construction company; -- French company takes over Armenia's water supply system under the World Bank credit program; -- Kazakh b [...]
2005-01-26 09:28:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN1342(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for July 2005. Major headlines include: -- World Bank to provide USD 20 million agricultural loan to the Armenian government; -- World Bank supports an Urban Heating Project for Armenia; -- The Lincy Foundati [...]
2005-07-26 12:31:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN189IMI (ARMENIA): HOW TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE IN
[...] This cable explains the process of opening a business in Armenia. It describes the varieties of corporate structures under Armenian law, the process of establishing and registering companies with foreign participation, and the practical aspects of renting office space, hiring personnel, and [...]
2005-02-02 12:58:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN1968 ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for October 2005. Major headlines include: -- Synopsys Inc. signs agreement to acquire HPL Technologies Inc.; -- Vanadzor Chemical Factory reopens; -- Armenia becomes 64th member of the Asian Development Bank; [...]
2005-11-07 13:01:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN2095 ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for November 2005. Major headlines include: -- Alcatel agrees to support the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation; -- EBRD to expand financing program for Armenian banks; -- IMF approves USD 4.7 mln disbur [...]
2005-12-01 10:19:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN2217 ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for December 2005. Major headlines include: -- Japanese Bank for International Cooperation approves extension of loan for electrical transmission station upgrade; -- Russian Prime Minister Fradkov inaugurates th [...]
2005-12-23 08:28:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN329(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for February 2005. Major headlines include: -- Austrian bank to finance Armenian metals company; -- Armenia to start negotiations on new IMF program; -- Central Bank of Armenia licenses new foreign bank; -- [...]
2005-02-25 13:28:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN483(IMI) BRIEF OVERVIEW OF ARMENIA'S ENERGY
[...] This cable gives an overview of Armenia's energy sector. It describes recent industry developments as well as provides key contacts. End Summary. 2. Armenia has no natural fossil fuel energy resources, although some small foreign firms have exploration licenses. Nevertheless, Armenia h [...]
2005-03-17 12:43:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN520(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for March 2005. Major headlines include: -- Germany's Commerzbank to support SME lending program in Armenia; -- Armentel reports earnings up 70 percent in 2004; -- German development bank KFW continues financi [...]
2005-03-24 08:59:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN555IMI (ARMENIA): U.S. COMPANIES IN ARMENIA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-29 12:38:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN728(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable outlines press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for April 2005. Major headlines include: -- EBRD to double its project-financing program in Armenia during 2005; -- Japan finances modernization of the Yerevan Thermal Power Plant; -- Germany to lend 7.5 millio [...]
2005-04-22 12:59:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN859(IMI) REPORT ON VAYOTS DZOR PROVINCE
[...] On April 14-15, 2005, Embassy's BISNIS representative visited the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia to explore investment and trade opportunities for U.S. companies and to expand U.S.-Armenian commercial ties. He met with the province's business leaders and government officials. This is the lat [...]
2005-05-16 05:49:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN880(IMI) ARMENIA EXPO 2005 TRADE SHOW IN YEREVAN
[...] This cable reports about the upcoming Armenia Expo 2005 trade show in September 2005. End Summary. 2. Logos Expo Center, one of the largest exhibition companies in Armenia, announced the fourth annual regional trade forum, Armenia Expo 2005, to be held in Yerevan September 14-17, 2005. [...]
2005-05-18 03:58:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN93(IMI) ARMENIA: MINING SECTOR
[...] This cable reviews the current condition of Armenia's growing mining and minerals sector. It describes recent sector developments and provides key contacts. End Summary. 2. Armenia has significant deposits of copper, molybdenum and gold as well as smaller deposits of zinc, lead and sil [...]
2005-01-20 09:48:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
05YEREVAN973(IMI) ARMENIA, COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY:
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for May 2005. Major headlines include: -- Germany to finance mortgage loan development program in Armenia; -- "Dun and Bradstreet" takes share of Armenian credit bureau; -- OPEC fund to invest in Armenia's pri [...]
2005-06-03 13:03:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
06ALMATY2157KAZAKHSTAN: ADVOCACY: KAZMUNAIGAZ DELAYS "N BLOCK"
[...] (C) Summary: Kazakhstani government officials recently informed ConocoPhillips (CP) that KazMunaiGaz (KMG) will not select a partner or partners for the development of the offshore Caspian "N" block until fall, notwithstanding earlier indications that KMG would make a decision by the end of [...]
2006-06-19 11:43:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNBTIO ENRG EPET KZ PGOV PREL
06AMMAN629JORDAN LEADERS START THEIR ENGINES IN WORLD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: King Abdullah's address to leading U.S. garment industry CEOs February 3 in Washington marks a turning point in Jordan's rapid entry into this sector in the global market. With apparel exports topping $1 billion in 2005, Jordan has arrived on the world garments scene and will w [...]
2006-01-26 13:35:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALETRD BTIO KTIA ELAB KTEX ECON ELTN PGOV JO
06ASHGABAT1071LITTLE CHANGE IN COMPANY AND GRANT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
[...] A decree announced September 9 abolished the independent office charged with approving and registering foreign investment, grants and company listings, and transferred its functions to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. To date the shift has had little discernable impact on USAID or Public D [...]
2006-10-12 06:59:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD EINV KIDE TX
06ASHGABAT207TURKMENISTAN: 2006 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] (U) The 2006 Special 301 review process was announced to the Government of Turkmenistan via diplomatic note on February 1. Post recommends keeping Turkmenistan on the 2006 Special 301 Watch List and suggests including the following paragraph on Turkmenistan in the 2006 Special 301 report: [...]
2006-02-16 13:16:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR BTIO ETRD ECON SNAR TX
06ASHGABAT315IP ENFORCEMENT TRAINING IN TURKMENISTAN FY 2006
[...] Turkmenistan is on the 2006 Special 301 Watch List. Education on basic IPR concepts and law enforcement training is requisite to the permanent removal of Turkmenistan from this List. Embassy Ashgabat enthusiastically submits the following project proposal per ref A in order to develop the G [...]
2006-03-23 10:00:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR BTIO ETRD ECON SNAR TX
06ASHGABAT984U.S. Company Loses Heart over Dispute that Attracts Turkmen
[...] (SBU) Amcom, a US company with a long-standing contract dispute with "Turkmendokun" State Company over carbon black (a pigment commonly used in automobile tires) supplies, advised embassy not to advocate on its behalf. As Turkmenistan President Niyazov reportedly was made aware of Amcom's con [...]
2006-09-18 09:25:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ETRD EINV KIDE TX
06ASTANA738KAZAKHSTAN: CONOCOPHILLIPS UPDATES AMBASSADOR ON
[...] (C) Summary: ConocoPhillips (CP) Executive Vice President Bill Berry told the Ambassador on the morning of December 1 that rival Shell had recently approached CP with a proposal to split the offshore "N" Block. CP had declined the offer, Berry said, pending an anticipated meeting with Kazakhs [...]
2006-12-06 07:04:00Embassy AstanaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNBTIO ENRG EPET KZ
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN560BRUNEI BFIF FY06 PROGRAM OUTCOMES REPORT
[...] 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 [...]
2006-11-02 00:10:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
06BANDARSERIBEGAWAN581BRUNEI FY06 BFIF FUND - EXPENDITURE
[...] Per reftels, the following is the actual expenditure for Embassy's reporting FY06 BFIF grant. Project A: Partnership Pilot IT Connection ------------------------------------------ (E-speed installation and rental charges for one year May 2006 to April 2007) Budget: USD1,500 Expend [...]
2006-11-14 04:15:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
06BEIJING5618DOE OLYMPIC RADIATION SECURITY WORKSHOP IN BEIJING
[...] (SBU) The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),in conjunction with the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations (CICIR),held an Olympic Radiation Security Workshop on February 28. DOE officers made two presentations titled: "The DOE's Emerge [...]
2006-03-27 09:41:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KNNP MNUC ENRG ECON ETRD BTIO RGY
06BELGRADE1258MOBI 63 SOLD FOR EUR 1.513 BILLION
[...] On August 1, the largest Norwegian mobile operator Telenor signed the sales agreement with the Government of Serbia (GOS) to buy Serbian mobile operator Mobi 63 (former Mobtel) for EUR 1.513 billion. Telenor won the televised auction organized the day before, competing with Austrian Mobilkom [...]
2006-08-09 11:08:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS EFIN PGOV BTIO KPRV SR
06BELGRADE673SERBIAN TELECOMS REGULATOR OFF TO A ROCKY START
[...] Two years after the passage of the Serbian Law on Telecommunications, the Republic Telecommunications Agency was established and finally became operational on December 19, 2005. Shortly after its inception, however, the Government of Serbia (GOS) suspended the Agency's license- monitoring fu [...]
2006-05-03 08:44:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS PGOV EFIN BTIO KPRV KCOR SR MW
06CAIRO6191AIRLINE REPS HELD AT JFK SHIRK FUTURE US INVESTMENT
[...] (SBU) Egyptian representatives from AMC Airlines, one of the country's largest and longest running private airlines, were taken into secondary questioning at JFK International Airport for more than 12 hours while en route to Seattle in late August. Company representatives, including the chairm [...]
2006-10-03 14:06:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR BTIO BEXP BTRA CGEN EG
06COLOMBO1506 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES -
[...] 542/01/T0018 2. 091306 3. RCMERRIN 4. 542 5. N 6A. CONTACT 6B. HEAD OF FINANCE 6C. AIRPORT AND AVIATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA) LIMITED NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONALA AIRPORT, KATUNAYAKE, SRI LANKA 7. PHONE: +94-11-225-2200 8. FAX: N/A E-mail: cep@sltnet [...]
2006-09-13 11:50:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE
06COLOMBO1609MALDIVES: US PAVILION AT MAJOR MALDIVES TRADE SHOW A
[...] Summary: The US Pavilion at the Maldives Hotel and Trade Exhibition August 29-31, 2006 produced sales contracts, identification of local representatives, and increased awareness of products. Twelve US companies or their accredited partners exhibited under the US Pavilion at the Maldives' larg [...]
2006-10-03 04:39:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD MV
06COLOMBO181IMI - FOREIGN GOVERNMENT RESORT DEVELOPMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-02 09:52:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE
06COLOMBO1818BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-02 10:57:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD MV
06COLOMBO74FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER FOR THE LEASE AND
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-11 11:29:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO CE MV ECONOMICS
06DAKAR1892AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO FINANCE BRIDGE
[...] During a recent visit to Senegal, the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) announced the Bank's plans to provide financial support for the construction of a bridge at Rosso, on the Senegal River, which will link Senegal and Mauritania. The project of building a bridge over [...]
2006-08-07 18:10:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO BEXP ECIN EAID SG MR
06DARESSALAAM1430TANZANIA'S FY06 BFIF PROGRAMS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. FY 2006 funds from the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) enabled Post's participation in the 30th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) and the International Franchise Expo (IFE) both held in June 2006. By exhibiting with the first-prize winning USA pavilion at t [...]
2006-08-23 09:18:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM TZ
06DHAKA273BFIF FY06 PROPOSALS FOR BANGLADESH
[...] Embassy Dhaka welcomes the opportunity to submit the following request, totaling $11,000, for the FY06 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). Support from BFIF FY05 grants resulted in numerous achievements (ref B),and continues to position the Embassy's U.S. Trade Center to expand its a [...]
2006-01-19 01:01:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD ETRD EINV BTIO BG
06FUKUOKA14KYUSHU'S AGING SOCIETY CREATING BOTH HEADACHES AND
[...] While analysts frequently warn about the coming demographic and fiscal challenges that Japan's aging population will pose, in much of the Kyushu/Yamaguchi region that future has already arrived. Senior citizens age 65 and over now account for more than one in five Kyushu residents, and this pr [...]
2006-02-28 10:37:00Consulate FukuokaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ELAB SOCI PGOV BTIO JA
06GEORGETOWN293 INVITATION FOR BIDS -AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
[...] This invitation for Bids follow the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the Development Business, Issue No. 639 dated September 30, 2004. 2. The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received financing the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) toward the cost of th [...]
2006-03-29 15:22:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY
06GEORGETOWN295 INVITATION FOR BIDS -AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
[...] This invitation for Bids follow the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the Development Business, Issue No. 639 dated September 30, 2004. 2. The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received financing the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) toward the cost of th [...]
2006-03-30 15:13:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY
06GEORGETOWN296 INVITATION FOR BIDS - SUPPLY OF WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT FOR
[...] The Government of Guyana has received financing the Inter- American Development Bank towards the cost of the Basic Education Access Management Support Programme - Phase 1. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this financing will be applied to eligible payments under the Contract for [...]
2006-03-30 15:16:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY
06GEORGETOWN64GEORGETOWN FY06 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Georgetown submits a proposal for USD $6,000 under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) to host a seminar on electronic commerce. Post proposes to coordinate this project with the regional Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) office in Santo Domingo and the U.S. Agenc [...]
2006-01-19 15:05:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO ECON EINV ETRD GY
06HARARE59HARARE BFIF PROJECT PROPOSAL
[...] (U) Embassy Harare proposes to draw on the Business Facilitation and Incentive Fund (BFIF)(reftel) to sponsor a business/economic policy forum on "A Foundation for Economic Turnaround: Private Sector Perspectives." 2. (SBU) With Zimbabwe's GDP having contracted by more than a third in jus [...]
2006-01-20 04:46:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON ETRD ZI
06HONGKONG1082A Primer for Hong Kong Power Reforms
[...] (SBU) Summary: In late December 2005, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) proposed to reform the Scheme of Control Agreements (SCAs) governing Hong Kong's electricity market to lower the rates of return to both of Hong Kong's power companies, Hong Kong Electric (HKE) and China Light and Power (CLP) [...]
2006-03-16 01:41:00Consulate Hong KongUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KSCA ECON BTIO TRGY CH HK
06JEDDAH221PREPARATIONS FOR TOURISM IN WESTERN SAUDI ARABIA
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On February 26, Consulate staff met with the new General Manager of the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT) in Jeddah. The General Manager offered an ambitious vision for developing tourism in Jeddah and attracting business, religious, and recreational visitors. The SCT plan [...]
2006-03-15 13:29:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON KICR KISL KWMN PREL SA SENV
06JEDDAH285THE CG IN SOUTHERN SAUDI ARABIA, PART 1 - THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On a visit to the Nejran region, Consul General, Congenoff and A/RSO met with the provincial Governor, Prince Mishael bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, for a private formal meeting in his office on March 27. Interestingly, no other representatives from the Governor,s office, including secur [...]
2006-04-11 09:24:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON KISL PGOV PHUM PREL SA SOCI YM
06JEDDAH384TABUK SAUDI ARABIA: NORTHERN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[...] SUMMARY: On May 16, the CG and Pol/Econ Chief met with the Board of Directors of the Tabuk Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Manager of the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT). The Board enthusiastically promoted the agricultural and industrial developments in the region and express [...]
2006-05-23 12:55:00Consulate JeddahUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR ECON EIND KISL PREL SA SCUL SENV
06JEDDAH458SCT SETTING THE STAGE FOR SAUDI'S TOURISM FUTURE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Jeddah's new Director General of the SCT outlined his plan for tourism development in Jeddah and Kingdom-wide with Consulate General officers. The Director General is setting up the tourism sector's infrastructure by centering on critical topics such as IT development and adaptin [...]
2006-07-08 12:24:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON PINR SA
06JEDDAH483SAGIA STREAMLINIING THE INVESTMENT PROCESS
[...] (C) Summary. On June 28 Pol/EconOffs met Mr. Mohammed Al Khosheim, Director General of the Saudi Arabia Investment Authority (SAGIA) in Jeddah. Al Khosheim described the type of investors coming to Jeddah and the process they have to complete in order to operate here. Al Khosheim touts the d [...]
2006-07-18 09:23:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON ETRD PINR
06JEDDAH540AMBASSADOR'S CONVERSATION WITH NEW CHAIRMAN OF
[...] SUMMARY: On August 8, the Ambassador and staff met the new Chairman and Board members of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). The Chairman gave an optimistic assessment of the Saudi economy. He enumerated a number of development projects in Jeddah and around the Kingdom, inc [...]
2006-08-14 12:58:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON EPET KISL PREL SA
06JEDDAH614AMBASSADOR BRIEFED ON SAUDIA FUTURE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On September 10, the Ambassador and Consulate General Jeddah, and FCS staff met the New Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and his senior staff. The Director General offered an optimistic assessment of the airline's future. Privatization is planned over the nex [...]
2006-09-18 04:30:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BTIO EAIR ECON KISL KPRV SA
06JEDDAH636AMBASSADOR MET WITH GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Oberwetter met with the President Eng. Abdullah M. Nour Rehaimi and several Vice Presidents of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Jeddah on August 18 to discuss GACA's plans for deregulation and expansion in Saudi Arabia. Both sides expressed an interest [...]
2006-10-04 12:09:00Consulate JeddahCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BTIO EAIR ECON KISL KPRV SA
06KATHMANDU26BIMSTEC FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CLOSER TO
[...] (U) According to Ramesh Nath Pandey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of Nepal's delegation to the 8th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Ministerial Meeting on December 19, representatives from member states made important decisions th [...]
2006-01-04 09:59:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BTIO BEXP EINV ETRD NP
06KIGALI1192Land of a thousand hills is not always a land of a thousand
[...] SUMMARY. Moses Turyazooka is one of the approximately 500,000 Rwandan refugees who grew up in Uganda and returned to Rwanda after the 1994 genocide. He is a well-educated and driven entrepreneur who was raised on diaspora ideology - a deep love for the country of Rwanda and a strong desire to [...]
2006-12-14 12:01:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID BTIO EINV EINT XA RW
06KIGALI477RWANDAN PRIVATE SECTOR OVERVIEW
[...] Reports on Rwanda's development identify the private sector as a necessary engine for economic growth. This cable, the first in a series, provides an analysis of the Rwandan private sector and the overall business environment. It provides a brief overview of the private sector, describes the [...]
2006-05-17 15:54:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDETRD USTR BTIO ECON RW
06LAPAZ3331BFIF PROJECTS EMPHASIZE BILATERAL EXCHANGE, LOCAL
[...] (U) Post recently completed three Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) projects. This cable outlines outcomes and expenditures for an indigenous entrepreneurs' learning mission to Washington; a Tarija financial fair; and a series of consultations with Partner Post Santiago. End summary [...]
2006-12-08 19:04:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN BEXP BTIO ECON ETRD BL
06MANAMA1655INVITATIONS TO MEFTA TRADE AND INVESTMENT
[...] Ambassador conveyed reftel talking points on the November 3 MEFTA Trade and Investment Conference to Minister of Commerce and Industry Hassan Fakhro during a September 12 meeting for visiting Commerce DAS Holly Vineyard. Fakhro welcomed the conference, asked about U.S. company participation, [...]
2006-09-13 14:33:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO ETRD BA ECTRD
06MANILA4848JOINT SEISMIC SURVEY IN SOUTH CHINA SEA MAKES
[...] (C) Summary: The first phase of a joint seismic survey for hydrocarbon deposits undertaken by the national oil companies of the Philippines, China, and Vietnam in an 143,000 square kilometer zone of the South China Sea is near completion. After its partners conducted a "reconnaissance" surv [...]
2006-11-30 01:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PBTS BTIO EPET ECON CH VM RP
06MAPUTO97EMBASSY MAPUTO'S FY06 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] Post requests funding in the amount of USD 27,882 under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) for FY06. 2. In order of priority, we propose the following two projects for FY06: --------------------------------------------- -------------- Project 1: Commercial Outreach, AGOA P [...]
2006-01-20 09:55:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD AMGT EINV ABUD MZ
06MEXICO2333PUNTA COLONET PORT AND RAILROAD PROJECT LOSING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Dep Econcouns and Econoff met February 17 with Union Pacific Railroad's Director General for Mexico Juan Manuel Carreon to discuss the Punta Colonet port development project in Baja California, Mexico. Carreon believes Union Pacific and partner, Hutchison Port Holdings, a Hong [...]
2006-05-02 17:38:00Embassy MexicoCONFIDENTIALECON MX EINV BTIO ETTC ETLN EAIR ETRD ENRG
06MUSCAT906ENHANCING ECONOMIC FREEDOM IN OMAN
[...] At a recent seminar, representatives from business, government, and academia discuss how Oman could improve its economic freedom ranking. Participant viewpoints on business regulations, free trade, and government size, among other topics, will be incorporated into an action plan for review by [...]
2006-06-06 13:43:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP BTIO ETRD TINT PGOV MU
06NAIROBI1087KENYA TO SELL 30% OF PARASTATAL POWER GENERATOR
[...] Summary: The Kenyan government announced on March 3 its intention to sell 30% of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen),the country's dominant power generating firm, through an initial public offering on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). The majority of the offered shares will b [...]
2006-03-09 07:44:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDENGR ECON EINV BTIO SENV KE
06NIAMEY672NIGER: GROWING INTEREST IN NIGER'S OIL AND
[...] BEGIN SUMMARY. (SBU) Over the past six months, there has been growing interest in Niger's mining and oil sectors by foreign investors, notably from China, Canada and France. As indicated below, the GON is pushing hard to attract investment in the gold, uranium and oil sectors, and to impro [...]
2006-06-26 14:36:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ECON ELAB PREL PINR
06NOUAKCHOTT968GOVERNMENT APPROVES $65 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
[...] In meetings on July 27 and 28, the Military Council for Justice and Democracy (MCJD) approved a supplemental budget for CY2006 to account for significantly increased revenues from renegotiated oil and fishing contracts, and IMF debt relief. In all, the MCJD increased the 2006 budget by 15.8 b [...]
2006-08-03 09:17:00Embassy NouakchottUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EFIS ETRD EINV PGOV MR
06PANAMA1293TORRIJOS, URIBE AND CHAVEZ TO MEET REGARDING GAS
[...] (C) VP/FM Lewis telephoned the Ambassador on July 3rd to advise him that President Torrijos will be visiting Colombia on Friday, July 7th. On Saturday July 8th, President Torrijos and President Uribe will travel to the Colombian/Venezuelan border to meet with President Chavez. The purpose of the [...]
2006-07-03 22:49:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALENRG EINV EPET BTIO BEXP PREL XM
06PANAMA2106TROUBLED ADOLESCENCE FOR PANAMA'S RESIDENTIAL
[...] (SBU). Panama's residential tourism industry is struggling to maintain its momentum in the face of rising prices, increased construction costs and potential excess supply. According to Paul McBride, CEO of Panamanian real estate marketing company Prima Panama, the selling price of the averag [...]
2006-10-26 15:45:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN BTIO CASC MRS
06PANAMA2111AMCIT V. AMCIT IN PANAMA'S BOCAS DEL TORO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama's Bocas del Toro archipelago is a complex region of islands, mainland bays, rivers and forested mountain slopes on the Caribbean side of the Panamanian isthmus 20 miles from the Costa Rican border. The area has a high diversity of marine and terrestrial ecosystems and is hom [...]
2006-10-27 14:11:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EFIN BTIO CASC KMRS PM
06PANAMA317RETIREES & INVESTORS FLOCK TO SUNNY, SAFE &
[...] SUMMARY. With an estimated 30 million Americans scheduled to retire in 2006 (and every year for the next 18),the race is on for affordable attractive property in mild climates. Panama is set to become the third most popular destination for American expatriates in the hemisphere following M [...]
2006-02-17 15:25:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BTIO CASC CPAS CMGT KMRS
06PANAMA319ECONOMIC IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL TOURISM COULD
[...] SUMMARY. The economic impact of the residential tourism industry on Panama is set to rival that of the Canal Expansion. Expatriates are having a profound impact on the local economies and communities in which they are settling. These part and full time residents have increased consumer deman [...]
2006-02-17 17:54:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BTIO CASC CPAS CMGT KMRS
06THEHAGUE1677AVIAN INFLUENZA: DUTCH FIND LOW PATHOGENIC AI
[...] (U) The Ministry of Agriculture announced on August 1 that low pathogenic avian influenza (AI) was discovered during routine sampling of a chicken farm in Voorthuizen. Voorthuizen, located in the center of the Netherlands, is situated in the middle of the main egg producing area of the country [...]
2006-08-01 15:03:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR KFLU NL
06THEHAGUE465AVIAN INFLUENZA: DUTCH FAO SUPPORT
[...] (U) Emboffs contacted officials at the Agriculture, Health, and Foreign Affairs Ministries to express support for GONL assistance to the FAO and deliver reftel talking points. Both Health and Agriculture Ministry contacts told us that UN Coordinator Nabarro visited The Netherlands in early Fe [...]
2006-03-03 13:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EU FAO KFLU NL
06TRIPOLI563LIBYA: COMMERCIAL ROUND UP, AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2006
[...] Sources indicate that the National Oil Corporation (NOC) plans to introduce measures to require foreign companies operating in Libya to offer Libyans salaries equal to those paid to non-Libyans. (Source: NOC, 8/21) 2. Libya and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation bet [...]
2006-10-03 12:46:00Embassy TripoliUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EFIN EIND EINT EINV ENRG EPET
06TRIPOLI569SOUTH KOREAN PM VISITS TRIPOLI TO PROMOTE BILATERAL TRADE
[...] (U) South Korean Prime Minister Her Excellency Han Myeong-sook visited Tripoli the week of September 17-21 in association with the "Korean Libyan Business Partnership Conference 2006." The conference was organized by the Korean International Trade Union and the Libyan General Union of Cham [...]
2006-10-03 15:36:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALBEXP BTIO EINT ETRD TINT TRSY OVIP XI XE KS LY
06TRIPOLI644SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY MCMURRAY VISIT AND
[...] Post warmly welcomes the visit of Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs McMurray. The following background information is provided in anticipation of your visit to Tripoli on November 11-13, 2006. Our scientific engagem [...]
2006-11-09 17:16:00Embassy TripoliUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAIR ECIN EFIS EINV ETTC OSCI SENV
06YEREVAN308 ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY: FEBRUARY
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for February 2006. Major headlines include: -- GOAM approves a USD 240 million investment plan for Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Plant; -- Armentel plagued by customer lawsuits; -- EBRD issues 2006-2007 Strategy [...]
2006-03-02 05:23:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB BEXP BTIO AM
06YEREVAN421ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY: MARCH
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for March 2006. Major headlines include: -- Microsoft opens a subsidiary in Armenia; -- GOAM approves new technopark in Gyumri; -- Germany issues Armenia a USD 9.7 million loan; -- Public Services Regulatory [...]
2006-03-26 07:24:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB CCSR BEXP BTIO AM
06YEREVAN586 ARMENIA COMMERCIAL NEWS SUMMARY: APRIL
[...] This cable summarizes press reporting on commercial developments in Armenia for April 2006. Major headlines include: -- Greek Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) to sell its 90 percent share in the Armenia Telephone Company (ArmenTel); -- GOAM sells Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant [...]
2006-04-27 12:02:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KTDB CCSR BEXP BTIO AM
06YEREVAN767 IMI (ARMENIA): TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF ALL
[...] The Armenia Telephone Company (ArmenTel) invites local and foreign companies to participate in an International Open Tender for the supply of all types of mobile communication (postpaid/prepaid SIM, Scratch) cards. Bids must be submitted on or before noon on July 3, 2006. 2. Bidders sho [...]
2006-06-06 11:03:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDKTDB BBSR BEXP BTIO AM
07ADDISABABA763ETHIOPIA: BFIF FUND UTILIZATION FOR CHAMBER TRADE
[...] SUMMARY. The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with USAID/Ethiopia and the Commercial Service (CS) Nairobi participated in the Addis Chamber of Commerce International Trade Fair February 22 to March 1, 2007. The overall objective of USG participation was to promote U.S.-Ethiopian commercial relat [...]
2007-03-13 08:12:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ABUD ECON ETRD EINV
07AMMAN4962Jordan's Pharmaceutical Industry Increasing Exports 50
[...] Summary: Pharmaceuticals continue to play a key role in bolstering Jordan's economy, particularly exports. During the first ten months of 2007, pharmaceutical exports increased almost 50 percent, reaching JD 253 million ($358 million). With over 40 years experience in the region and growing [...]
2007-12-18 05:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BTIO EINV KIPR JO
07ASHGABAT2192007 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW: TURKMENISTAN
[...] (U) The 2007 Special 301 review process was announced to the Government of Turkmenistan via diplomatic note on January 24. Post recommends keeping Turkmenistan on the 2007 Special 301 Watch List and suggests including the following paragraph on Turkmenistan in the 2007 Special 301 report: [...]
2007-02-21 12:21:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR BTIO ETRD ECON SNAR TX
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 09:09:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BTIO EINV CASC OPIC ENRG PGOV TX
07BAKU1413BAKUTEL: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL IT CONFERENCE OPENS IN BAKU
[...] (U) The 13th annual international exhibition and conference "Telecommunications and Information Technologies," known as Bakutel, was held in Baku November 21-24. The exhibition featured 152 exhibitors from 25 countries with organizers expecting 15,000 visitors this year. High ranking GOAJ offi [...]
2007-11-28 11:26:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV ECPS BTIO AJ
07BAKU289 BFIF 2007 PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR AZERBAIJAN
[...] SUMMARY: For FY2007, Embassy proposes an ambitious set of programs designed to further our commercial strategy. This proposal captures the benefits of BFIF funding possibilities, allowing Embassy to engage more forcefully in support of our commercial interests overseas. For FY 2007, Embassy req [...]
2007-03-09 14:13:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD EINV ABUD AJ
07BAKU803AZERBAIJAN MOVING AHEAD ON LARGE ROAD AND MARITIME
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a June 21 meeting, Deputy Minister of Transportation Musa Panahov discussed Azerbaijan's road and maritime infrastructure plans, including a Bechtel proposal to build a new four-lane highway and the government's plans to transform the Baku port and construct a new facility o [...]
2007-06-26 10:18:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL ELTN BEXP BTIO AJ
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN248BRUNEI FY07 BFIF FUND - EXPENDITURE
[...] Per reftel, the following is the interim expenditure report for the Embassy's BFIF FY07 grant. Project: CS IT System Connectivity (E-speed rental charges for one year May 2007 to April 2008) Budget: USD 1, 700.00 Obligation to date: USD 1, 700.00 (E-speed rental May 2007 - May 2008) Pr [...]
2007-08-20 23:54:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
07BANDARSERIBEGAWAN273BRUNEI FY07 BFIF FUND CITE ADDITIONAL FUNDING
[...] Per reftel A, the following is the actual expenditure for Embassy's reporting for FY07 BFIF grant of USD3,100: Project: CommunicAsia 2007 Budget: USD1,400 Expenditure: USD1,399.54 - Lodgings: USD756.00 (US$189 x 4) - M & IE: USD494.00 - Taxi fare: USD149.54 2. Fund balance of USD1,70 [...]
2007-09-11 04:22:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD BX
07BEIJING6396ALL BUBBLES, NO BATH: HUNAN'S APPAREL FESTIVAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff's attendance at a recent apparel festival as part of a larger trip to Hunan province highlighted the provincial Party leadership's desire to attract foreign interest and investment, but exposed their limited understanding of how to actually do so. Despite flying in parti [...]
2007-09-28 10:27:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV BTIO EINV ECON CH
07BELGRADE775SERBIA BROADBAND OPERATING IN HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT
[...] (U) Only five years after the Southeastern Europe Equity Fund invested USD 10 million in this cable television and broadband start-up, Serbia Broadband (SBB) has become a significant market player in Serbia. Its successful growth places it squarely as a threat to state-owned Telekom Srbija. O [...]
2007-06-01 16:15:00Embassy BelgradeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECPS EFIN BTIO PGOV KPRV SR
07BISHKEK113EMBASSY BISHKEK BFIF PROPOSALS
[...] In response to reftel, Embassy Bishkek hereby submits two proposals for the use of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) resources in 2007. Details of the two proposals are outlined below. 2. The first proposal is entitled "Outreach to Kyrgyz Businessmen." Justification: Embassy [...]
2007-02-02 08:57:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD KG
07BISHKEK1183FY07 BFIF REPORTING FROM EMBASSY BISHKEK
[...] Per reftel A request, Embassy Bishkek hereby submits the following report regarding the use of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) resources in 2007 in the Kyrgyz Republic. 2. The total amount of BFIF support provided for use by Embassy Bishkek was $3,100.00. The total amount spe [...]
2007-09-25 12:47:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD EINV AFIN ADPM KG
07BRASILIA362UNDER SECRETARY BURNS'S MEETING WITH BRAZILIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: U/S Nicholas Burns met in Brasilia with six state governors, representing some of the largest and most significant states by population and GDP, on February 8 to discuss areas of potential cooperation. The governors described specific areas where they would welcome technical [...]
2007-03-01 14:51:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ENRG PREL BR
07BRIDGETOWN1036FY 07 BFIF PROGRAM -- END OF FISCAL YEAR REPORTING
[...] Per reftel request, the following is a report on U.S. Embassy Bridgetown's participants in the FY 07 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program. Financial Accounting and Reporting ---------------------------------- BFIF Fund Cite: MO: 1970113-1005-700126-050500-2251-2589 Approp [...]
2007-08-17 18:06:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM
07COLOMBO1403MALDIVES: SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN PAVILION AT MAJOR TRADE SHOW
[...] Summary: Post is pleased to report that the American Pavilion at an international trade fair in the Maldives produced encouraging results for participating companies and strengthened U.S. economic ties with Maldives. Fifteen U.S. companies, or their local partners, exhibited as part of an Am [...]
2007-10-11 03:18:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON MV
07COLOMBO1627BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND: SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-05 11:54:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD CE
07COTONOU911COCHRAN COTTON FELLOWS PRAISE TRIP TO U.S.
[...] Summary: The six recently returned Conchran Cotton Fellows from Benin were full of praise for their experience in the U.S during a meeting with the Ambassador on November 23, 2007. They cited the excellent orientation they received from Lindsey Itle and Debbie Nip, the courses provided by prof [...]
2007-11-29 08:32:00Embassy CotonouUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BN BTIO EAGR ETRD
07DAKAR2091GOS WILL LIKELY SELL COMPANY SHARES AS PART OF ITS NEEDED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Senegal has announced plans to move forward on its much-touted privatization agenda and speed up its divestiture from three key public-private companies by early 2008: Sonatel (Telephone Company),ICS (Fertilizer Company) and Dakar Dem Dikk (public transporta [...]
2007-10-25 07:53:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID ELAB BTIO PGOV SG
07DARESSALAAM1410TANZANIA, CORRUPTION, AND BOEING -- TALKING POINTS
[...] (C) Summary. The U.S. Mission here has aggressively advocated on behalf of Boeing in its competition with Airbus for replacement of Air Tanzania,s (ATC) aging fleet. Both the Ambassador and DCM have called personally on the Infrastructure Minister, the Ambassador has called on Air Tanzania,s [...]
2007-10-19 07:41:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALECON BEXP ETRD PREL EINV BTIO TZ
07DARESSALAAM1484BOEING AND AIR TANZANIA: WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
[...] (C) Since our last update, there still have been no substantive negotiations between Boeing and Air Tanzania (ATC),and Boeing has been informed by one ATC Board member that the airline will purchase Airbus aircraft. In the words of Boeing's representative for East Africa, this has "not been [...]
2007-11-07 16:34:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALECON BEXP ETRD PREL EINV BTIO TZ
07DHAKA1219CHEVRON'S ARBITRATION ORDERED STAYED BY BANGLADESHI COURT
[...] SUMMARY. Chevron Bangladesh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron USA, was recently ordered by a local court in Bangladesh to halt international arbitration against the GOB stemming from a gas pipeline dispute with Petrobangla, a GOB corporation charged with oil, gas & minerals exploration an [...]
2007-07-26 09:08:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EPET PREL BTIO BG
07DHAKA1333BANGLADESH'S NUCLEAR POWER AMBITIONS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Bangladesh's power crisis continues to worsen, and the Caretaker Government would like to show progress in this area. Since the IAEA approved Bangladesh's intent to develop a nuclear power plant on June 24, Bangladesh has continued to express strong interest in pursuing nuclear [...]
2007-08-15 05:27:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL BTIO TSPL BG KN
07DOHA1115BOEING DELIVERY, FCS OPENING HIGHLIGHT COMMERCIAL
[...] State-owned Qatar Airways took delivery today of its firs... [...]
2007-11-29 13:54:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON BEXP BMGT EAIR QA
07DOHA1174VODAFONE AND QATAR FOUNDATION BEAT AT&T FOR MOBILE
[...] (U) United Kingdom-based Vodafone and its local partner, the Qatar Foundation (QF),won Qatar's second mobile phone operating license. The winning consortium plans to start operations in 2008 and would compete with government-owned Q-tel, currently Qatar's sole mobile telephone provider. Vod [...]
2007-12-13 13:33:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS EINV BTIO QA
07DUSHANBE1046FY07 BFIF REPORTING FROM DUSHANBE
[...] Embassy Dushanbe submits the following report per Ref A regarding participation in the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program. Post thanks the Economic Bureau for its support for these two successful programs. 2. Dushanbe - Regional Transportation Infrastructure Conference [...]
2007-07-09 09:40:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON TI EINV ETRD ADPM
07GUANGZHOU622 SOUTH CHINA OUTWARD INVESTMENT IN 2006
[...] (U) Summary: In 2006, Chinese overseas investment surged by 32 percent and reached USD 16 billion, according to China's Ministry of Commerce. Last year Guangdong Province, which accounted for USD 600 million in total overseas investment, was first in the country again. The number of Guangdon [...]
2007-06-01 00:58:00Consulate GuangzhouUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON EINV ETRD CH
07HAMBURG70HIGHLIGHTS OF 2007 GERMAN FOREIGN TRADE CONGRESS IN BREMEN
[...] SUMMARY: Over 800 participants and several guests of honor, including German Federal Economics and Technology Minister Michael Glos and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, attended the 7th German Foreign Trade Congress 2007 on November 13-14 in Bremen. Glos stated that Chancellor Merk [...]
2007-11-21 21:13:00Consulate HamburgUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON BEXP BTIO GM
07HANOI849U.S.-ASEAN BUSINESS COUNCIL BOTH OPTIMISTIC AND CONCERNED
[...] (SBU) Summary: Eighteen U.S. business representatives delivered a message of optimism mixed with concern during a mission of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) to Hanoi on May 3 and 4. The highlight of the mission's two-day series of meetings with Government of Vietnam (GVN) officials, mo [...]
2007-05-09 08:31:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD BTIO EINV WTRO PREL PGOV VM
07HARARE109FY06 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-09 08:26:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN
07HARARE38HARARE BFIF PROJECT PROPOSAL
[...] (U) Embassy Harare proposes to draw on the Business Facilitation and Incentive Fund (BFIF) to sponsor two events: in order of priority, a sequel to the successful October 2006 BFIF-funded "Just Business" forum (Ref A); and a one-day trade fair with the theme of intellectual property rights ( [...]
2007-01-18 09:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON ETRD KIPR ZI
07HARARE964FY07 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE
[...] The following is a detailed accounting of actual expenditures for the "Just Business 2 Forum" and mini trade fair sponsored by the American Business Association of Zimbabwe (ABAZ)and co-funded by BFIF. As instructed in reftel, receipts and supporting documents will be faxed to Gale Gray. B [...]
2007-10-24 11:56:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN BEXP BTIO ENIV ETRD ZI
07HOCHIMINHCITY471VIETNAM ECONOMIC FORUM 2007: VIETNAM?S NEIGHBORS TAKE THE
[...] (U) A recent investment forum hosted by the GVN in Ho Chi Minh City highlighted the importance Vietnam places on regional investors. The Vietnam Economic Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI),in conjunction with the Vietnam News Agency and Asia News Network, was held [...]
2007-04-27 02:20:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD BTIO EINV VM
07KHARTOUM59 Sudan: U.S. Business Facilitation and Commercial
[...] (U) This is an action request - see para 4. 2. (SBU) Stringent U.S. economic sanctions against Sudan have drastically limited opportunities for U.S. firms to supply goods and services in this nation of more than 40 million consumers. Only U.S. firms licensed by OFAC are able to compete in t [...]
2007-01-15 03:59:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO BMGT ETTC US SU
07KHARTOUM89Termination of Land Rover Operations Creating
[...] (U) This is an action request - see para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: Land Rover has been ordered by Ford Motor Company to close down all commercial operations in Sudan. Representatives of Land Rover here believe this action was taken as a result of pressure from the U.S. Government. The shut down [...]
2007-01-22 13:07:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ETTC ECON EAID PREL SU
07KIGALI1016RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] IT Summit: Rwanda hosted the African Heads of State Connect Africa Summit October 29 and 30. Six African presidents and corporate executives attended. The summit's goal was to accelerate broadband and wireless connectivity in Africa. Dr. Hamadoun Tour, Secretary General of the International [...]
2007-11-06 07:20:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1062IT FOR AFRICA: RWANDA LEADS THE WAY
[...] Summary. Rwanda hosted the Connect Africa Summit October 29-30. Six African presidents, 53 communications ministers, and 19 corporate executives attended the summit which was intended to accelerate broadband and wireless connectivity in Africa. Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary General of the Int [...]
2007-11-16 05:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1110AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KIGALI: NEEDED BUT ELUSIVE
[...] Summary. The housing industry in Rwanda is fragmented and in need of assistance. Individuals are currently allocated plots and build according to their convenience, taste and capacity, irrespective of the area. The results are environmentally, aesthetically, and logistically problematic for [...]
2007-12-10 10:47:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1114RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] EU Increases Aid: The European Union (EU) Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Louis Michel announced that the EU will increase its aid to Rwanda by 30 percent to USD 313 over the next five years. Michel announced that the EU considers Rwanda one of the three best performers amo [...]
2007-12-10 15:12:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1145RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] Loans: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Germany's KfW Banking Group have signed a deal with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) to invest USD12 million to rehabilitate, expand and finance a 30-year lease of the Kigali Serena and the Lake Kivu Serena hotels. "IFC [...]
2007-12-27 09:18:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI1146LIFE MORE DIFFICULT FOR LOW-INCOME RWANDANS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Inflation in Rwanda is officially reported at under 10 percent but the reality behind the numbers is much more serious for low-income Rwandans, the majority of the population. Certain food prices have increased as much as 350 percent and virtually none less than 10 percent ov [...]
2007-12-27 12:36:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI193Methane Development: Commercial Dispute Roils Lake Kivu
[...] SUMMARY. Hopes of resolving Rwanda's acute energy crisis through the development of methane gas in Lake Kivu continues to be frustrated; this time by disputes between the GOR and Dane Associates. Accusations fly from both sides, but the result is that a solution to the unreliable, inadequate, [...]
2007-02-27 15:44:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW CG
07KIGALI405RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The High Court recently issued a temporary injunction against Dane Associates, dissolving the Board of Directors of Kibuye Power (KP1) Limited and preventing the company from being party to methane extraction activities at Lake Kivu. Dane has been embroiled in a breach of contract dispute wit [...]
2007-05-02 06:09:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI493RWANDA HOSTS EAST AFRICA BROADBAND CONFERENCE
[...] SUMMARY. The GOR, in conjunction with the U.S. government, hosted an East African Broadband workshop in Kigali from May 8-10 to produce a roadmap for expanding broadband connectivity in East Africa. 2. President Kagame opened a two-day East African Broadband workshop jointly hosted by the [...]
2007-05-23 14:10:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ECPS PGOV EINV ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI546RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Global Fund has pledged USD 59 million over the next five years to fight HIV/AIDS. The project will emphasize prevention, expanded access to anti-retroviral treatment, improved care, support of orphans and people living with AIDS, and improved linkage between tuberculosis and HIV services. [...]
2007-06-07 15:33:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI592CHALLENGES IN THE RWANDAN COFFEE SECTOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY. RwandEx, a coffee export company recently privatized to a group of Belgian investors who have been involved in the company since its inception in 1964, is having an increasingly confrontational relationship with the GOR. Coupled with the relatively low coffee harvest season, thes [...]
2007-06-25 11:52:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EINV ETRD BTIO RW
07KIGALI633RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-09 15:29:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI639RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The British Department for International Development (DFID) approved approximately USD 70 million for direct budget support to Rwanda for 2007. This is part of the British government's increased commitment to support the GOR in poverty reduction, maintaining peace, stability and improving fina [...]
2007-07-10 11:19:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI700RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] Japan promised Rwanda USD 1,509,150 to boost economic development and poverty eradication, most specifically directed towards the agricultural sector. The World Bank will administer both grants from the Japanese government under its Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD). The gran [...]
2007-08-03 10:38:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI737Methane Development Continues Despite Disputes
[...] SUMMARY. Lake Kivu still contains hope for Rwanda to solve one of the biggest obstacles to its development - the unreliability and high cost of energy in the country. The GOR partnership and concession granted to Dane Associates has been dissolved, but several other companies have appeared to [...]
2007-08-17 08:15:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW CG
07KIGALI754FOREIGN INVESTORS IN RWANDA: PERFORM OR GET OUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Accepting an offer they claim they could not refuse, the largest American investors in Rwanda sold their telecommunications company to the Government of Rwanda (GOR) on August 1. This represents the fourth time in the past year that the GOR has either nationalized a private c [...]
2007-08-22 14:08:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIALBEXP BTIO ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV RW
07KIGALI796RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the U.S. Mission, launched a USD 10 million extensive anti-malaria Indoor Residential Spraying (IRS) campaign for Kigali on August 10. The goal of the campaign is to reduce malaria-related mortality by 50 percent among those in most vulnerable categ [...]
2007-09-10 05:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI933RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Dutch government, through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC),is supporting the Rwanda Flower Farmers Association. In an attempt to increase flower exports to the Netherlands, the Dutch project will train six cooperatives in better far [...]
2007-10-15 08:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI934RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] The Dutch government, through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC),is supporting the Rwanda Flower Farmers Association. In an attempt to increase flower exports to the Netherlands, the Dutch project will train six cooperatives in better far [...]
2007-10-15 08:07:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KIGALI961Rwanda Oil Pipeline: Feasible, Profitable, and Necessary
[...] (SBU) Summary. On October 9, Energy and Communications Minister of State Albert Butare opened a workshop to review the United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA)-funded findings on the extension of an oil products pipeline from Kampala to Rwanda. The report clearly supports extension of [...]
2007-10-22 08:35:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
07KOLKATA289INDIAN CONGLOMERATE RELIANCE SUSPENDS ITS WEST BENGAL RETAIL
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Faced with violence against its facilities and growing political opposition to expansion of retail in India, the Reliance Group on September 13 suspended its billion-dollar agricultural retail project in West Bengal. The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) and the W. B [...]
2007-09-18 04:34:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR ECON EINV PGOV IN
07LAPAZ1379BFIF SUPPORTS FORESTRY TRADE SHOW
[...] (U) Post used FY07 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) monies to support Expoforest 2007, Bolivia's principal forestry trade show. This cable provides outcome and expenditure information. End summary. --------------- EXPOFOREST 2007 --------------- 2. (U) BFIF funds supported [...]
2007-05-18 10:55:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV BL
07MANAMA169BAHRAIN: BFIF FY07 PROPOSAL
[...] Embassy Manama welcomes EB's offer to provide BFIF funding to enhance commercial advocacy efforts. In view of the August 2006 implementation of the U.S. - Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (FTA),Post emphasizes the importance of commercial training, providing commercial services to businesses se [...]
2007-02-22 13:30:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD BA
07MANILA3160 U.S. BUSINESS PLAYING MAJOR ROLE IN DYNAMIC CLARK REGION
[...] (U) Summary. During an August 16 visit to Clark Freeport Zone, the Charge d'Affaires focused public and corporate attention on the positive role of U.S. business in the Philippines. Joining Philippine President Arroyo, the Charge attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Texas Instruments new [...]
2007-09-18 09:24:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP
07MANILA3341 Ambassador's Visit Highlights U.S. Engagement in Northern
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Ambassador traveled to Ilocos Norte, a relatively remote area in the far north of the Philippines, to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the region through donation of computer equipment to governmental and educational institutions by USAID and DHS. During the two-day trip, the [...]
2007-10-05 10:46:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP
07MANILA3419 AMBASSADOR'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS CEBU'S BRIGHT HORIZONS
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador's October 4 visit to Cebu highlighted the opportunity the vital role American businesses play in the commercial life of the Philippines' second city. Buttressed by a live television interview and a roundtable with print media business editors, the Ambassador opened an [...]
2007-10-15 11:06:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAO BTIO ECON MARR RP
07MANILA3501 GROWING U.S. BUSINESS ROLE IN NORTHERN MINDANAO
[...] SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission's October 17 visit to Cagayan de Oro highlighted the increasing role that American business plays in the commercial life of Northern Mindanao. DCM participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the first Cagayan de Oro trade show and exposition, which fe [...]
2007-10-24 09:05:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EINV PREL RP
07MANILA3605 DCM visit to Davao spotlights youth, business and
[...] (U) Summary: During an October 24-25 visit to Mindanao's largest city, the Deputy Chief of Mission joined local government leaders and U.S. businesses to inaugurate the ninth annual Davao Trade Expo, featuring the largest number of U.S. companies ever to participate. The DCM also spoke to a [...]
2007-11-07 05:46:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL APEC CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP
07MAPUTO93Embassy Maputo's FY07 BFIF Proposal
[...] Post requests funding in the amount of USD 25726 under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) for FY07. 2. Embassy Maputo proposes the following project for FY07. We are requesting funding for only one project as we consider Commercial Outreach essential to increasing trade between [...]
2007-01-22 05:24:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD EAID EINV ABUD MZ
07MINSK53BFIF PROPOSAL FROM BELARUS
[...] Embassy Minsk applies for funding under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund for two proposals. First, post proposes hosting a professional wine tasting to build the image of American wines in Belarus. Second, post proposes funding travel for the Embassy's Pol/Econ (formerly FCS) FSN to [...]
2007-01-22 13:19:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO AMGT EAGR EINV ETRD BO
07MONTERREY122COMMERCIALIZING MONTERREY'S PRIVATE AIRPORT: A
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. With an influx of new airlines, Monterrey's International Airport has built new passenger and cargo terminals in a bid to become a regional and international aviation hub. However, this expansion may be limited by Monterrey's high aviation fees and limited number of runways. [...]
2007-02-16 00:21:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EINT BTIO MX
07MONTERREY76NEW MONTERREY-BASED LOW-COST AIRLINE VIVAAEROBUS BEGINS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Vivaaerobus, a new low-cost carrier headquartered in Monterrey, began operations on November 30, 2006 as the latest in a series of six new airlines to begin flying from Monterrey's international airport this past year. With the support of the Nuevo Leon state government and wi [...]
2007-01-29 19:14:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EINV BTIO MX
07NAIROBI4048KENYA RACES TO AVERT ENERGY SHORTAGE IN THE FACE OF SURGING
[...] (SBU) Strong economic growth, expanding trade, and rural electrification are driving demand for electricity and petroleum products in Kenya and the region beyond projected supplies, thus threatening an energy crisis that could slow economic growth. Kenya has plans to expand refinery and pipeli [...]
2007-10-11 11:57:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENGR EPET ECON EINV BTIO SENV KE
07NEWDELHI4076INDIAN RETAIL ENVIRONMENT GROWS MURKIER
[...] (SBU) The developments of the past two weeks in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Kerala have further complicated an already volatile environment for retail investors. The UP government ordered several newly opened retail outlets closed following violent protests by traders, and Kerala is pushing for a [...]
2007-09-07 04:01:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN
07NEWDELHI4801OUTLOOK POSITIVE FOR ORGANIZED RETAIL IN INDIA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Despite a series of protests and a lack of political support for corporate retailers in a number of states, the corporations themselves, as well as industry groups, analysts, and government officials, remain optimistic that organized retail will grow and thrive in India. Spence [...]
2007-10-31 08:41:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV ETRD IN
07NEWDELHI5366CHEMICALS MINISTRY DETAILS GOI CONSIDERATIONS ON DRUG
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following a meeting in which Mr. Ranga Iyer of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals expressed concern that the GOI would institute a price-control regime discriminatory against imported drugs, Econoff met with Joint Secretary G. S. Sandhu of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) to di [...]
2007-12-20 05:47:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ECON EINV ETRD KIPR IN
07NIAMEY641NIGER PROFITS FROM URANIUM IN REVITALIZED MARKET
[...] (C) For the first time since 1983, the Government of Niger (GON) will exercise its right to purchase and sell some of the country's uranium production this year. Moreover, it may sell its share (anticipated to be 300 tons this year and as much as 1,045 tons/year from 2008) to an American power [...]
2007-05-08 16:33:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALEINV EMIN ENRG ETRD PGOV PREL NG BBSR BTIO
07NICOSIA56CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) enable interoperability with Department of Commerce computer systems. Part of the funding would cover travel expenses for the FCS Athens computer expert to come to Cyprus to connect Nicosia to the FCS computer system and train Embassy perso [...]
2007-01-18 12:03:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
07PORTAUPRINCE1277PM LAUNCHES HOPE COMMISSION
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified -- please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis formally introduced the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Commission on July 23, and stressed the importance of the [...]
2007-07-26 17:37:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTEX BTIO BEXP ETRD ECON PGOV PREL HA
07PORTOFSPAIN495T&T LAUNCHES WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
[...] SUMMARY: Trinidad and Tobago is embarking on an eight-year, US$4.4 billion upgrade of its water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. While the initial consulting contract went to Canadian firm GENIVAR, the overall program offers significant commercial opportunities for U.S. firms. END SU [...]
2007-05-18 10:37:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO BEXP EIND SENV ECON TD
07PRISTINA9KOSOVO: KOSOVO 2007 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] (U) Kosovo continues to be administered under the civil authority of the United Nations Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK),pursuant to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1244. UNMIK was established in June 1999, following the conclusion of the NATO military campaign against Slobo [...]
2007-01-05 11:40:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD EINV ELAB KTDB PGOV EFIN
07RABAT641EMBASSY'S INVESTMENT CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
[...] (U) Summary. In support of implementation of our bilateral free trade agreement with Morocco, Mission Morocco recently hosted an investment conference for potential foreign investors in the automotive parts sector, a key priority of Moroccan industrial policy. The event highlighted success s [...]
2007-04-13 10:12:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ECIN EIND ETRD EINV MO
07RIGA649AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR RIGA AIRPORT; AMERICAN INVESTMENT
[...] Summary: Riga airport has an ambitious plan to expand to handle as many as 15 million passengers a year by 2020. The head of Riga airport is seriously interested in having American firms bid on many of the projects related to the airport's expansion. There are also plans to increase the numbe [...]
2007-08-30 08:22:00Embassy RigaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR BTIO ECON LG
07RIYADH965JAPANESE PM SEEKS TO ENHANCE POLITICAL AND
[...] (C) Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe traveled to Riyadh on April 28 to discuss with the SAG economic and political cooperation, the Middle East Peace Initiative, and Japan's permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council. According to a contact at the Japanese Embassy, the [...]
2007-05-08 15:02:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM BTIO ECON KNNP UNSC SA
07SAOPAULO910Brazil's Real Estate Market Booming
[...] (U) In an October 23 meeting with Eli Horn, president and founder of Cyrela Brazil Realty, Ambassador Sobel discussed Brazil's booming real estate business. Horn expects company sales in 2007 to reach USD 1.2 billion, compared with less than USD 200 million in 2004. Cyrela's stock is up 50 [...]
2007-11-13 10:58:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EINV EFIN ECON BR
07SAOPAULO917Brazil-U.S. CEO Forum Follow-Up
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a November 7 meeting with Josu Gomes da Silva, the Brazilian Chairman of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum and President and CEO of Coteminas, Ambassador Sobel and FCS Officer discussed follow-up activities to the October 2007 CEO Forum. All participants agreed that a positive conclusi [...]
2007-11-14 14:47:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD EINV ECON BTIO CVIS AR BR
07TALLINN24 TALLINN'S BFIF FY07 PROPOSAL
[...] Summary: Embassy Tallinn proposes four FY07 projects for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund. All four projects are integral parts of Embassy Tallinn's relationship with its FCS partnership post in Helsinki, Finland. The first is a summer 2007 FSI Commercial Tradecraft training program [...]
2007-01-16 06:05:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BEXP AMGT ABUD BTIO EINV EN
07TRIPOLI1038LIBYAN EPSA GAS BIDDING ROUND: INTERNATIONAL MAJORS'
[...] (C) Summary: Four companies won exploration and production rights for gas in the recently concluded fourth round of Libya's Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) mechanism. Winning bids featured low production sharing percentages for the international oil companies (IOC's),but i [...]
2007-12-13 16:18:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALEPET BTIO ECON EINV ENRG LY
07TRIPOLI1053U.S. COMPANIES WIN $2 BILLION WORTH OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTS AS REWARD FOR POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP REF: TRIPOLI 1023 TRIPOLI 00001053 001.2 OF 003 CLASSIFIED BY: Chris Stevens, CDA, Embassy Tripoli, State. REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-18 08:55:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON EIND EINV PREL PGOV LY
07TRIPOLI912A SUCCESS?: ENI'S DEAL WITH LIBYA'S NATIONAL OIL
[...] Summary: Italian energy firm Eni has struck a major deal with Libya's National Oil Corporation that will significantly extend its concession contracts and launch an ambitious series of exploration and development activities. While trumpeted by Eni as a success, the deal carries serious negat [...]
2007-10-26 16:32:00Embassy TripoliUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO ECON EINV EPET ENRG PREL LY
07ULAANBAATAR394Homes For Mongolia's Masses -- a Housing Shortage Amidst a
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Government of Mongolia (GOM) has launched a two-year campaign to build 40,000 affordable apartment units throughout the country (with 80 to 90% in Ulaanbaatar (UB),the capital) to address a critical housing shortage caused by increasing numbers of rural migrants moving to th [...]
2007-07-06 00:28:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PGOV SOCI BTIO MG
07ULAANBAATAR599WE'RE TALKIN' TRASH: MONGOLIA TACKLES A MOUNTING SOLID
[...] SUMMARY. As Mongolia evolves into a consumerist, disposable society, its cities are increasingly becoming overrun by mounting piles of trash and other solid waste. Garbage sometimes goes uncollected for months, especially in impoverished ger (yurt) districts, and Ulaanbaatar's single landfill [...]
2007-10-19 06:37:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIEDECON SENV PGOV SOCI EAID BTIO MG
07ULAANBAATAR603WASTING WASTE: MONGOLIA SLOWLY LEARNS TO LOVE RECYCLING.
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-22 08:35:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON SENV PGOV SOCI BTIO MG
08ABUDHABI1432 UAE NUCLEAR PLANS
[...] (SBU) The United Arab Emirates is rapidly pursuing a civilian nuclear power project that is expected to come online in 2017 and ultimately may include as many as ten nuclear plants valued at over $50 billion. Although the program is being developed by and initially for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi [...]
2008-12-21 09:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO ECON EFIN PGOV AE
08ACCRA1611GHANA'S NUCLEAR ENERGY AMBITIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This cable reports on Ghana,s current civilian uses of atomic technology and their plans to become a nuclear power producer (response to REF A). Ghanaian atomic science research is established institutionally, but at a low level of technical sophistication. Ghana,s atomic scien [...]
2008-12-24 07:57:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINT TRGY TBIO EINV BEXP BTIO GH
08ACCRA1612GHANA'S NUCLEAR ENERGY AMBITIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: This cable reports on Ghana,s current civilian uses of atomic technology and their plans to become a nuclear power producer (response to REF A). Ghanaian atomic science research is established institutionally, but at a low level of technical sophistication. Ghana,s atomic scien [...]
2008-12-24 07:58:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINT TRGY TBIO EINV BEXP BTIO GH
08AMMAN26GOJ ELIMINATES CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TAXES ON 13 FOOD ITEMS IN
[...] SUMMARY: Jordan's Cabinet agreed on January 2 to abolish customs fees and sales tax on 13 common foodstuffs in response to rising world food prices. Prime Minister Dahabi also called upon the private sector to lower its prices and profit margins on these products or risk government pricing. F [...]
2008-01-06 09:19:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PGOV BTIO JO
08AMMAN3017U.S. Pharmaceutical Company Pulling Out of Jordan Creates
[...] (U) Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Senior Vice President Frank Pasqualone told EmbOffs October 30 that BMS will be closing its nine-person Jordanian sales operation and BMS drugs will no longer be available for direct sale in Jordan. Pasqualone said this closing is part of a larger corporate str [...]
2008-11-05 05:57:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BTIO KIPR JO
08ANKARA1837VAN: A GLIMPSE INTO TURKEY'S REMOTE EAST
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY. Two Embassy Econoffs recently visited the city of Van, a regional center in Turkey's remote east along the border with Iran. They found a pleasant lakeside city struggling to deal with a huge influx of intern [...]
2008-10-21 13:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON BTIO PGOV EAID TU
08ASHGABAT1561TURKMENISTAN: DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF LACEY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-03 13:01:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO TX
08ASHGABAT369 TURKMENISTAN: PRESIDENT SIGNS NEW LAW ON FOREIGN
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on March 17 unveiled a new government program to promote domestic entrepreneural development and foreign investment, including substantial changes to Turkmenistan [...]
2008-03-24 13:06:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EINV BTIO KIRF TX
08ASHGABAT47 PREPARING FOR THE 2008 CENTRAL ASIA TIFA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-10 10:35:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BTIO PREL TX
08ASHGABAT728TURKMENISTAN: 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 15:37:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BTIO ENRG EINV CASC OPIC TX
08ASTANA2124KAZAKHSTAN: UST-KAMENOGORSK,S EASTERN MINING
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Poloff met on September 10 in Ust-Kamenogorsk with the Director of the Eastern Mining Institute, a largely self-financing research entity that had been part of a mining conglomerate during the Soviet era. He dis [...]
2008-10-28 08:32:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EMIN BTIO TNGD KZ
08ASTANA2391 GE REGIONAL CEO DISCUSSES TRADE AND INVESTMENT
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On November 26, DCM and energyoff met Ron Pollett, President and CEO of General Electric (GE) Russia/CIS, who said that GE will break ground in 2009 on a locomotive production facility in Astana. Konstantin Nazar [...]
2008-12-03 13:25:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON EIND ENRG ETRD BEXP BTIO KZ
08ASTANA2446 KAZAKHSTAN: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON IMPLEMENTATION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-10 14:23:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO SENV KZ
08BAKU1196AZERBAIJAN: CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR OVERVIEW
[...] SUMMARY: In response to Ref. A tasking, this report summarizes the structure plans and potential players in Azerbaijan's nascent civil nuclear energy sector. End Summary. OVERVIEW OF CIVIL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM --------------------------------------- 2. As noted in Azerbaijan's 2004 r [...]
2008-12-24 06:25:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO AJ
08BAKU156BFIF FY2008 PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR AZERBAIJAN
[...] For FY2008, the Embassy proposes a set of commercial outreach programs to engage more actively in support of our commercial interests overseas. For FY 2008, Embassy requests a total of USD 9,500 five projects. We believe that the funding received through the BFIF program has enhanced our abi [...]
2008-02-21 09:40:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD EINV ABUD AJ
08BAKU348AZERBAIJAN PLANS A MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE RAILWAY SYSTEM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Government of Azerbaijan plans a five-year, USD 1.5 billion overhaul of the state railway system, expected to be launched by the end of the year. The plan envisions a major reorganization of the railway agency, as well as new construction, reconstruction, and procurement effo [...]
2008-04-10 06:50:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELTN BEXP BTIO IR RU AJ
08BAMAKO920GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM LAW ENACTED IN MALI
[...] On November 13, the Malian National Assembly passed legislation regulating the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Mali. Originally submitted to the Assembly in 2006, the GMO legislation had sparked controversy due to the complexity of the issue and the opposition of Mali's well- [...]
2008-12-01 12:18:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR PGOV TBIO ML
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN108BRUNEI - BFIF FY08 FUND CITE - SINGAPORE AIRSHOW OUTCOME
[...] As per reftel, the following is the outcome and expenditure report for post's participation at the Singapore Airshow, February 19-24, 2008: Program outcome and follow-up ----------------------------- Post participated in the Asia Now showtime one-on-one meetings with U.S. companies at the A [...]
2008-04-08 07:51:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN176BRUNEI - BFIF FY08 FUND CITE - OUTCOME AND EXPENDITURE
[...] As per reftel, the following is the outcome and expenditure report for post's participation at the following events in Singapore 22 - 29: Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2008, April 22-25, 2008 --------------------------------------------- ---- Post's Commercial Assistant, Josephine Chan, introduc [...]
2008-06-06 06:10:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN211BRUNEI - BFIF FY08 PROGRAM REPORTING
[...] In response to Reftels, post would like to clarify that expenditures for the two BFIF projects have been previously reported as below: Food Hotel Asia (State 56950) - Reporting cable: Bandar Ser 00176 dd 06 Jun 08 Ambassador's Outreach at Regional Air Show (State 7566) - Reporting cable: [...]
2008-07-21 00:14:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD AFIN BX
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN30BRUNEI - BFIF FY08 PROPOSALS
[...] As per reftel, post submits proposals for BFIF FY2008 funding for participation in the DOC certified trade events as follows: Project 1: Singapore Airshow 2008 --------------------------------- Post has requested for early BFIF funding for participation at the Singapore Airshow (ref. e-mai [...]
2008-01-18 08:39:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ECON BX
08BANGKOK3634Implementation of Amended Lacey Act (Thailand)
[...] ESTHoff delivered Reftel talking points on December 3 the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture. The ministries assigned action officers to translate and report on details of the Lacey Act amendments through the ministerial leadership. Ministry points of contact reported that they w [...]
2008-12-12 10:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO TH
08BANGKOK3711THAILAND AIMS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BY 2020
[...] (SBU) Summary. Thailand has expressed commitment to nuclear energy and hopes to build an operational nuclear power plant by 2020. Potential obstacles towards achieving this goal include political instability, the current financial crisis, and negative public opinion towards nuclear power p [...]
2008-12-22 07:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO TH
08BANGUI243LACEY ACT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) Ambassador Cook delivered reftel demarche to CAR MFA Dieudonne Kombo-Yaya in a meeting on December 17. The MFA promised to study the demarche, and respond if he or his colleagues had questions. COOK ## [...]
2008-12-17 15:40:00Embassy BanguiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO
08BEIJING1625SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE MERMOUD PUSHES FOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. United States Department of State Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs J. Frank Mermoud met with Ministry of Housing Urban-Rural Construction (MHURC) officials and construction industry leaders on April 21 and 22 to follow-up on the March 4th United States [...]
2008-04-27 23:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV PREL ENRG EFIN BTIO IAEA CH
08BEIJING3817MERMOUD VISIT: SINOSURE WELCOMES THIRD
[...] (SBU) Summary. China's Sinosure told State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs J. Frank Mermoud on September 18 that it would welcome third country cooperation with Ex-Im Bank on a joint project. In meetings with Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Developme [...]
2008-10-07 01:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV PREL ENRG EFIN BTIO CH
08BERN621SWISS RESPONSE TO AMENDED LACEY ACT
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel points to the Swiss Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) Americas Officer Guido Barsuglia on December 3. Barsuglia reported that the Swiss intend to file comments against the Lacey amendments, specifically in regards to the plant import declaration. The comm [...]
2008-12-05 06:14:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO SZ
08BERN650CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE PROMOTION COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TPCC) REQUESTS INFORMATION SUPPORT ON COUNTRIES' PLANS TO EXPAND NUCLEAR ENERGY: SWITZERLAND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 11:36:00Embassy BernUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENRG SZ TRGY
08BISHKEK1016KYRGYZSTAN: AMBASSADOR REACHES OUT TO BUSINESS
[...] (C) Summary: In the past month, the Ambassador has met American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) members to gauge local business conditions. Some AmCham members suspect that the recent greater scrutiny of foreign companies is an attempt to "squeeze" more funds from their operations. On a positi [...]
2008-10-03 12:54:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALBEXP BTIO ECON PGOV KG
08BISHKEK1215NO OFFICIAL KYRGYZ INTEREST IN NUCLEAR POWER
[...] In response to reftel inquiry, Post is not aware of any official Kyrgyz interest in developing nuclear power. No nuclear power facilities exist in the Kyrgyz Republic. There has been some academic discussion of the topic; however, Post has not learned of any consideration of this option amon [...]
2008-12-09 09:32:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO KG
08BISHKEK64EMBASSY BISHKEK BFIF PROPOSALS
[...] In response to reftel, Embassy Bishkek hereby submits two proposals for the use of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) resources in 2008. Details of the two proposals are outlined below. 2. The first proposal is entitled "Facilitating Kyrgyz Attendance at InfoComm 2008." Justi [...]
2008-01-17 11:47:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD KG
08BOGOTA4352COLOMBIA: DEMARCHE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-09 16:29:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO
08BOGOTA4479COLOMBIA: RESPONSE ON CIVIL NUCLEAR TRADE PROMOTION
[...] The following information is keyed to reftel request for information on Colombia's developments regarding civil nuclear energy and future plans in the sector. Plans/Motivations for Development of Nuclear Power --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. According to officials a [...]
2008-12-18 15:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PGOV CO
08BRASILIA1640BRAZIL RESPSONE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY ACT -
[...] (U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED AND NOT FOR INTERNET DISTRIBUTION. 2. (SBU) On December 9, Environment, Science and Technology, and Health (ESTH) Counselor briefed Antonio Carlos Hummel, Director for the Department of Forests, in the Brazilian environmental agency (IBAMA) abo [...]
2008-12-22 10:04:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO BR
08BRASILIA1660BRAZIL: RESPONSE TO CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP REQUEST FOR
[...] THIS IS A RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST: Please see para 3. 2. SUMMARY. Due to its overwhelming dependence on hydro power and growing electricity demand, Brazil is looking to diversify its energy matrix and increase capacity with plans that include expansion of its civil nuclear program. Th [...]
2008-12-24 09:50:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
08BRATISLAVA597CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR OVERVIEW
[...] (U) Responses to reftel questions follow. Overview of Civil Nuclear Power Program --------------------------------------- 2. (U) Slovakia currently has five 440 megawatt (MW) nuclear reactors in operation. One of them will be shut down in December 2008. Two 440 MW reactors are currently [...]
2008-12-23 16:06:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO EPET PGOV LO
08BRUSSELS1951BELGIUM: PROVISIONAL RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR
[...] Belgium has no immediate plans to expand its nuclear power program. Under existing law passed in the late 1990's, Belgium will be required to shutter its two existing nuclear power plants (that are comprised of seven reactors: three at Tihange in Wallonia, and four at Doel, in Flanders) by 20 [...]
2008-12-24 09:01:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BE
08BUCHAREST997ROMANIA: NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR ON THE RISE
[...] Nuclear power accounts for an increasing share of Romania's electricity production. The country's two operating reactors at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant currently provide 18 percent of Romania's domestic electricity production, with this number scheduled to double after two additional re [...]
2008-12-19 16:00:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON TRGY BEXP BTIO SENV EPET KSEI RO
08BUDAPEST1179OUTREACH TO HUNGARY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED
[...] On December 8, ESTH Hub Officer and ESTH FSN delivered reftel demarche to Dr. Katalin Rodics, Head of the Ministry of Environment and Water's Department for European Community Law and Coordination. Rodics welcomed the implementation of the amended Lacey Act, indicating that the EU is working [...]
2008-12-10 11:41:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO HU
08BUDAPEST1227HUNGARY PLANNING EXPANSION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The probable expansion of the Hungarian nuclear power sector offers significant opportunities to U.S. firms engaged in nuclear-related manufacturing and services. Hungary is currently considering building one or two new nuclear reactor units at the Paks nuclear plant. There is s [...]
2008-12-23 14:52:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO KGHG US RS FR HU
08BUENOSAIRES1745ARGENTINA: OVERVIEW OF CIVIL NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) Summary: Argentina has had a nuclear program for nearly sixty years and currently draws on two power reactors to supply approximately nine percent of its total electricity generation. The country i [...]
2008-12-24 12:00:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO AR
08CHIANGMAI11BFIF REQUEST FOR CHIANG MAI, VIENTIANE, AND PHNOM PENH
[...] The Greater Mekong Subregion's North-South and East-West corridors form a "golden gateway" linking southern China and all the countries of mainland Southeast Asia. This vast market provides significant opportunities for U.S. businesses. At the heart of the Greater Mekong Subregion are three U [...]
2008-01-22 14:22:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO TH LA CB CH
08CHIANGMAI156PILOT PROJECT TACKLES CORRUPTION AT GRASSROOTS LEVEL
[...] (SBU) Provincial Counter-Corruption Commissions in Lamphun and Sukhothai, launched a year ago as part of a pilot project that includes six other provinces, have had modest success in raising grassroots awareness to counter local government corruption. The project will ultimately be replicated [...]
2008-10-15 04:04:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON KCRM KJUS BTIO TH
08CHIANGMAI35SMALL U.S. FIRM FINDS HIGH-END GARMENT NICHE IN RURAL
[...] RICO International is a small, U.S.-owned garment-maker in a remote corner of northern Thailand. It produces expensive hand-knit sweaters for sale in the U.S. to high-end clothiers. By staying in this high-end niche and keeping production volume low, RICO turns a profit despite competing with [...]
2008-03-05 04:19:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV BTIO TH CH
08COLOMBO746MALDIVES: SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN PAVILION AT MAJOR HOTEL AND
[...] This is an action request for EEB/CBA. Please see para six. 2. Summary: Post is pleased to report the successful conclusion of the embassy-organized American Pavilion at an international trade fair in Maldives July 15-17, 2008. The American Pavilion once again helped to increase U.S. ex [...]
2008-08-07 12:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON MV
08DAKAR714LOTS OF GAS BUT NO MONEY TO PAY FOR IT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a meeting with Rogers Beall, CEO of oil and gas concern Fortesa International, he said his Senegal concession has proven natural gas reserves of 1 trillion cubic feet (TCF) and that they already have the capacity to deliver over 300,000 CF per day if and when the state electr [...]
2008-06-18 13:45:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET BTIO ENRG EINV SENV ECON EFIN SG
08DHAKA1340BANGLADESH NOTIFIED OF AMENDED LACEY ACT
[...] Econoff delivered reftel demarche December 4 to Masudur Rahman, Director of the Americas Wing at the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who said he would alert the appropriate Bangladesh authorities. MORIARTY [...]
2008-12-23 11:54:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO BG
08DOHA676CONSORTIUM TELEPHONE LICENSE WIN ENDS LOCAL
[...] (SBU) U.K.-based Vodafone and its local partner, the Qatar Foundation (QF),won Qatar's second fixed-line telephone license September 15, ending government monopoly QTel's monopoly of the sector. The same Vodafone-QF consortium was awarded Qatar's second mobile license in December 2007 (see r [...]
2008-09-21 13:55:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS EINV BTIO QA
08DOHA781QATAR'S INTEREST IN BILATERAL TAX TREATY
[...] (SBU) During a meeting with Finance and Economy Minister Yousef Hussain Kamal (septel),Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert Kimmitt inquired about a recent diplomatic note from the Qatari embassy in Washington to the Treasury Department indicating Qatar's interest in negotiating a bilateral tax t [...]
2008-11-05 07:52:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN BTIO ECIN ECON EINV QA
08DOHA869QATAR'S PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] The GOQ is currently considering development of a nuclear power generation capacity. Meanwhile, the quasi-governmental Qatar Foundation wants to build on its existing partnership with Texas A&M University to create an educational base for training Qataris in nuclear fields. Qatar signaled its [...]
2008-12-17 07:19:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO QA
08DUBAI166RAS AL KHAIMAH, DUBAI "WANNABE"?
[...] (C) Summary. Unabashedly stating Ras al Khaimah (RAK) plans to become the UAE's "second Dubai" Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Naqbi, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the small emirate (roughly 250,000 people) has big plans for its future. Under the forward-leaning and eclec [...]
2008-04-27 10:57:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI227CODEL GUTIERREZ ENGAGES DUBAI ENTITIES ON SOVEREIGN WEALTH
[...] (U) Summary: UAE Government officials and senior business executives told visiting members of Codel Gutierrez May 28-29 that investments from Dubai-owned companies did not represent a threat to the national security of the United States. The UAE-based officials voiced their concerns that incre [...]
2008-06-11 13:03:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV AE
08DUBAI229CONTINUING POWER PROBLEMS IN RAK
[...] (SBU) Summary. The power problems plaguing the ambitious northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah (previously reported ref A) continue to escalate. According to local press reports, the newly completed up-scale Safeer Mall and "dozens of recently finished buildings" have been unable to open due to [...]
2008-06-15 11:03:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI249SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSES REGIONAL TRENDS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Department of Transportation delegation led by Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters visited Dubai May 29 - June 1 to learn about the emirate's rapidly-expanding transportation infrastructure, as well as how this infrastructure will be integrated into the plans for regional [...]
2008-06-30 12:09:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD ELTN BTIO PGOV SENV AE
08DUBAI286DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY: DEVELOPING THE MANUFACTURING AND
[...] (U) Summary: A massive and ambitious Dubai Industrial City (DIC) aims to expand an oft-forgotten (and growing) source of Dubai's GDP: manufacturing and industry. Targeting the "transport and logistic services" and "trade and storage" building blocks of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's 2015 Strateg [...]
2008-07-21 08:56:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUSHANBE120FY07 BFIF REPORTING FROM DUSHANBE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy Dushanbe submits the following report regarding participation in the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program in FY 2007. Post again thanks the Economic Bureau for its support for these two successful programs. 2. Dushanbe - Regional Transportation Infrast [...]
2008-01-18 10:10:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM TI
08DUSHANBE1553INFORMATION ON TAJIKISTAN'S PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] (SBU) Enclosed is Post's response to questions posed in reftel. GENERAL SITUATION -- Plans for the development of nuclear power; existing or planned nuclear power related facilities; foreseen expansion of these facilities? President Rahmon recently announced that his government would see [...]
2008-12-22 09:19:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO TI
08GEORGETOWN459GUYANA AND FORESTRY SECTOR AT LOGGERHEADS; BOURGEONING
[...] (U) Summary: Guyana's forest-products sector, which with USAID support grew 56 percent from 2004 to 2006, will likely decline for the second consecutive year. In general, the private sector has worked to develop the forestry industry in a sustainable way, and large international wood companie [...]
2008-08-06 21:12:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR EAID ECON EIND EINV SENV ETRD
08GEORGETOWN550JAGDEO HUFFS AND PUFFS, BUT WILL SIGN EU TRADE DEAL
[...] (U) Summary: After weeks of sharply criticizing its provisions, President Jagdeo has begrudgingly agreed to sign onto the proposed CARICOM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA),citing the certain imposition of higher tariffs on Guyana's exports if he did not acquiesce. Despite his pledge to [...]
2008-09-18 20:09:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR EAID ECON EIND EINV SENV ETRD GY PREL
08HANOI1405VIETNAM'S AMBITIOUS NUCLEAR POWER PLANS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vietnam has ambitious plans to develop its civilian nuclear power sector. In the face of rapidly expanding demand for power and few other domestic sources of energy, the Government of Vietnam (GVN) wants to move quickly to construct the nation's first nuclear power plants. Ack [...]
2008-12-24 07:24:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY SENV BEXP BTIO VM
08HARARE873FY08 BFIF DETAILED ACTUAL EXPENDITURES - ZIMBABWE
[...] The following is a detailed accounting of actual expenditures for the American Business Association of Zimbabwe (ABAZ) 2008 forum held on August 21, 2008 and funded by Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). As instructed in reftel A, receipts and supporting documents will be faxed to Gal [...]
2008-09-24 13:02:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ZI
08JAKARTA2302INDONESIA SEEKS TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR POWER BUT FEW
[...] Indonesia has long-term plans to develop a nuclear power plant and currently operates three experimental reactors. The country is involved in creating the legal, regulatory, and scientific institutional capacity to operate a nuclear power plant, often in cooperation with the U.S. government. I [...]
2008-12-19 11:06:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO ID
08JEDDAH199COMMERCE A/S PROMOTES "INVEST IN AMERICA"
[...] (U) During an April 12-14 visit, Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Bohigian met with officials and business leaders to promote the DoC's "Invest in America" initiative and to discuss ways to promote U.S.-Saudi investment and trade. Venues included the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Indust [...]
2008-05-12 13:59:00Consulate JeddahUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO CVIS ECON ETRD SA
08KIGALI112RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-11 14:14:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI161RWANDA MONTHLY ECONOMIC REVIEW FOR FEBRUARY
[...] (SBU) This edition of the monthly economic roundup includes: -- Commercial News: - Mobile Phone Industry Heats Up - New Stock Exchange Continues to Grow - Property Registration Fees Change -- Investment Issues: Bilateral Investment Treaty Signed -- Regional Issues: - Kenyan Viol [...]
2008-03-06 13:55:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI179RWANDA CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED REPORT ON FISCAL
[...] SUMMARY: President Paul Kagame continues to be a strong proponent of fiscal transparency within the Rwandan government (GOR). His government's strong anti- corruption stance, policies of financial openness and several significant financial reforms have been commended by the IMF as well as ot [...]
2008-03-13 11:39:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI224IMF POVERTY REDUCTION AND GROWTH FACILITY
[...] A recent IMF mission concluded a two-week Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) review with an overall assessment that Rwanda's economy continues to perform well, reaching 6 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2007. This was the IMF's fourth review under the three-year arran [...]
2008-03-26 06:45:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI363 RWANDA ECONOMIC ROUNDUP
[...] (U) This edition of the Rwanda economic review includes: Commercial News: - Rwandair shakes up management, cancels flights to Johannesburg - Government cracks down on shaky micro-finance institutions - Rwandex - Rwanda's largest coffee exporter suspends operations - Nakumatt - Kenya's lea [...]
2008-05-23 10:30:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI368 RWANDA ECONOMIC ROUNDUP
[...] (U) This edition of the Rwanda economic review includes: Commercial News: - Rwandair shakes up management, cancels flights to Johannesburg - Government cracks down on shaky micro-finance institutions - Rwandex - Rwanda's largest coffee exporter suspends operations - Nakumatt - Kenya's l [...]
2008-05-27 06:09:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PGOV EINV ENRG ETRD EPET BTIO RW
08KIGALI534NEIGHBORHOODS FLATTENED TO MAKE WAY FOR URBAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-07 14:17:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV RW
08KIGALI558CHEVRON PULLS OUT OF RWANDA
[...] (C) Summary: On July 1, Chevron closed shop in Rwanda. Citing extensive fraud in its Rwandan operations (including in the alleged fueling of MONUC aircraft that had not been in Kigali),and friction with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) on compliance with U.S. sanctions against fueling aircraft [...]
2008-08-13 14:41:00Embassy KigaliCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNBEXP BTIO ECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV RW
08KINSHASA1079DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY ACT
[...] (U) Econcouns delivered reftel demarche to GDRC Ministry of Agriculture Secretary General Ali Ramazani on December 4, sharing talking points and background on the amended Lacey Act. While Ramazani was not personally familiar with the Lacey Act, he expressed general support for measures aimed at [...]
2008-12-08 07:34:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO CG
08LIMA1945PERU: NO PLANS FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] In response to reftel, Post notes that Peru has a civilian nuclear authority and a small nuclear program geared to specialized research (health, agriculture, etc.),but no plans to pursue nuclear energy. This was confirmed on December 16 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With oil and gas r [...]
2008-12-22 19:53:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PE
08LISBON2759PORTUGAL: AMENDED LACEY ACT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-09 16:47:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO PO
08LISBON2788PORTUGAL: NUCLEAR ENERGY OVERVIEW
[...] The following presents the information requested reftel regarding civilian nuclear energy in Portugal, provided by Teresa Tavares, Deputy for International Relations at the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Bento Morais Sarmento, Deputy Director of the General Directorate of Energy and [...]
2008-12-18 11:57:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PGOV PO
08LJUBLJANA563THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY HAS A GLOWING FUTURE
[...] (SBU) The Slovene nuclear energy sector holds considerable promise for the U.S. company Westinghouse. Slovenia currently shares the electricity from its only nuclear plant, which was established during Yugoslav days, with Croatia. Westinghouse built the plant, which is 50% owned by the Govern [...]
2008-12-24 13:58:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ENRG ETRD TRGY SI
08LONDON3199POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR UK NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPANSION
[...] (SBU) Summary. HMG announced a long-term nuclear energy strategy in January 2008, setting it on a path for tremendous growth over the next ten years. This strategy addresses the UK's energy security concerns and EU commitments for clean/renewable energy. The UK hopes to increase the propor [...]
2008-12-22 17:54:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO UK
08LUSAKA44Zambia Power Generation Update-Light at the End of the
[...] (SBU) Summary and introduction. Zambia's installed power generating capacity is 1640 megawatts (MW),and consists almost entirely of hydroelectric power. Ongoing rehabilitation projects reduce actual generating capacity to 1200 MW for the near future, which is well below estimated peak demand [...]
2008-01-14 06:18:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV BTIO ZA
08LUSAKA66ZAMBIAN ELECTRICITY SERVICE PROVIDERS--ZESCO CHASTISED, CEC
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Energy Regulation Board recently approved needed rate hikes for parastatal Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO) Limited for 2008, but made future increases contingent on better performance by ZESCO, which in the eyes of Zambian consumers, has failed to provide expected l [...]
2008-01-17 11:44:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV BTIO AMGT ZA
08MADRID1362SPAIN TO MAINTAIN CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY, NO FURTHER
[...] (SBU) Summary. Civil nuclear power in Spain is being phased out. Nuclear power provides approximately 20 percent of Spain's electricity, and has remained relatively constant in recent years. Spain operates 8 nuclear reactors at 6 plants, as well as other nuclear facilities including a waste [...]
2008-12-29 12:38:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO SP
08MADRID179MADRID WEEKLY ECON/COMMERCIAL/AG UPDATE - FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Speaking to an overflow audience at a February 15 event, Trichet argued for further structural reform in the Eurozone, citing particularly the need for more flexibility in the labor, products and services markets. He argued strongly that price stability was not inconsistent with job creat [...]
2008-02-15 18:25:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR ECON EFIN EINV ENRG KFRD SCUL SENV
08MADRID469MADRID WEEKLY ECON/COMMERCIAL UPDATE APRIL 21 - 25
[...] ELAB: Unemployment increases one full point to 9.6% 2. EFIN: IMF says no more room for additional fiscal stimulus 3. EFIN: Banks returning to capital markets 4. EFIN: 198 suspected of tax evasion via Liechtenstein 5. EINV/ECPS: "Everyone expects the Spanish telecoms acquisition" 6. EAIR: [...]
2008-04-25 15:48:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAIR ECON ECPS EFIN EINV ELAB KNNP SENV
08MAJURO144MOBIL SEEKS RETURN TO RMI DIESEL FUEL BUSINESS
[...] A recent conversation with David Paul, Territory Manager for Mobil Oil in the RMI and FSM, revealed his company's interest in competing for the RMI diesel fuel contract. Paul indicated that in a recent visit by his regional manager, Kumar Singh, very preliminary discussions were held with membe [...]
2008-12-15 01:28:00Embassy MajuroCONFIDENTIALBTIO ENRG EINV KS RM
08MANAGUA1475DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED
[...] (U) On December 10, Econoff and USDA/APHIS Rep delivered reftel demarche to Martin Agenor, Deputy Director of the Phytosanitary Department in the Nicaraguan Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAGFOR). MAGFOR represents the GON on matters related to the Lacey Act and the export of plants an [...]
2008-12-11 18:04:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO NU
08MANAGUA59MANAGUA 2008 BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] (U) In response to Ref. A, Embassy Managua submits the following two proposals for consideration for 2008 Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF). 2. (U) Energy Solutions - Biofuels: A) Nicaragua is heavily dependent on imported oil to generate electricity. Rising oil prices and poo [...]
2008-01-17 15:24:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ECON EINV ETRD ABUD AMGT BTIO NU
08MANILA1354 DCM Emphasizes Close Ties, Partnerships in Northern
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The DCM reached out to officials, key civic leaders and consular wardens in the two most Northern provinces of the Philippines to highlight U.S. commitment to the region through donation of law enforcement equipment and engagement with local leaders. On the two-day trip to citie [...]
2008-06-05 01:33:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CASC ASEC BTIO BEXP EAIR PGOV ECON EAID RP
08MANILA1793 USAID-Funded Project Helps Bring the Philippine Judiciary
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 23, 2008, the Philippine Supreme Court launched the USAID-funded Automated Case Management-Information System (CMIS) to address the backlog that has been plaguing the court system. The CMIS aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the four appellate courts wit [...]
2008-07-29 06:50:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV CASC BTIO BEXP EAIR ECON RP
08MANILA2744Philippines Responds to Lacey Act Implementation
[...] Summary: Directors of three Philippine bureaus involved in forestry issues expressed appreciation for our bringing to their attention the Lacey Act amendments and the commitment of the government of the Philippines to impede illegal logging. They also enumerated the challenges Philippine ind [...]
2008-12-19 06:02:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO RP
08MANILA623U.S-PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIPS IN CAVITE PROVINCE, HOME OF
[...] SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Mission visited the southern Luzon province of Cavite to showcase U.S. business, security and healthcare partnerships. He visited the processing plant of the famous "tender juicy" Purefoods hotdogs, a joint venture with U.S Hormel company, and a workplace family [...]
2008-03-12 10:00:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BTIO BEXP ECON PGOV RP
08MASERU62LESOTHO: 2008 COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE
[...] Lesotho 2008 Country Commercial Guide Chapter 1: Doing Business in Lesotho The economy of Lesotho, a mountainous southern African nation completely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa, is based on agriculture, livestock, light manufacturing, water exports, earnings from the Souther [...]
2008-03-03 15:07:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO LT
08MASERU72LESOTHO: GOL DISCUSSES TRADE COMPLEXITIES FACING LDC'S
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Government of Lesotho (GOL) officials and local business leaders discussed a range of national economic challenges publicly and in private meetings with Ambassador Nolan, Charge, Deputy USTR Ambassador Allgeier, and AUSTR Liser prior to, and on the margins of, a February 27-29 Le [...]
2008-03-10 11:42:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECIN ECON BEXP BTIO PREL LT
08MASERU75LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES SOLIDIFY DOHA POSITIONS AT MASERU
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Kingdom of Lesotho's Ministry of Trade and Industry hosted a Least Developed Countries (LDC) Trade Ministers' Conference February 27-29 in Maseru. During the conference, which produced a "Maseru Declaration" on LDC positions, trade representatives from 36 developing nations [...]
2008-03-12 15:17:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECIN ECON BEXP BTIO LT
08MASERU81MASERU LDC MINISTERIAL: COTTON-4 PUSH FOR SPECIFIC U.S.
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Delegates representing the "Cotton Four" (C-4) block of African cotton-producing nations (Mali, Benin, Chad, and Burkina Faso) expressed frustration with the slow pace of the WTO Doha negotiations during a February 28 meeting in Lesotho with Deputy USTR Ambassador Allgeier and A [...]
2008-03-14 11:27:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECIN ECON BEXP BTIO LT
08MINSK237FOLLOW UP ON BFIF-FUNDED IBP TRAVEL TO CONEXPO
[...] BFIF-funded IPB travel to the March 10-14 Conexpo Trade Show generated over a dozen expressions of interest and included the highest number of participants from Belarus to date. Post recruited nine organizations in construction and related businesses which sent a total of twenty representativ [...]
2008-04-02 06:57:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO AMGT EAGR EINV ETRD BO
08MINSK34BFIF PROPOSAL FROM BELARUS
[...] Embassy Minsk applies for funding under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund for two proposals. First, post proposes a catalog show at an agricultural products exposition. Second, post proposes accompanying an International Buyers Program (IBP) delegation to CONEXPO in Las Vegas, March 1 [...]
2008-01-18 18:14:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD BTIO AMGT EAGR EINV ETRD BO
08MONTERREY522ECONOMIC CRISIS HASTENS AIRLINE FAILURES
[...] (U) Summary. Since July, six Mexican airlines have ceased operations or declared bankruptcy and at least three other airlines remain vulnerable. With the privatization of the two major Mexican airlines in 2005 and the subsequent entry of low cost carriers in the national airline market [...]
2008-12-03 16:03:00Consulate MonterreyUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EINV BTIO MX
08MUMBAI566PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE OF SMALL AND BIG RETAIL DEBATED AT A
[...] (U) Summary: At a Mumbai conference on the retail sector in India, proponents and opponents of foreign and corporate investment in retail debated the future of small and big retail. Much of the discussion centered around the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations' ( [...]
2008-12-02 11:25:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN
08MUNICH365 GERMANY/AGRICULTURE: GUILT BY ASSOCIATION - GENETICALLY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Monsanto fears that "populist" and "unbalanced" attacks by German and Bavarian politicians over Monsanto's genetically engineered corn have the potential to damage MonsantoQs much larger core business for conventional seeds and pest control products in Germany. When asked by M [...]
2008-11-10 10:42:00Consulate MunichUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO BTIO PGOV GM
08MUSCAT524OMAN FY08 BFIF PROGRAM INTERIM RESULTS
[...] Per ref A request, Embassy Muscat reports that $1,252 has been spent from its FY 2008 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) account for the training of its Commercial Assistant at its Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) partnership post in Dubai. On January 28-30, the Commercial Assistant [...]
2008-07-14 05:40:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM MU
08MUSCAT862COUNTRY PLANS TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY: OMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 10:28:00Embassy MuscatUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO MU
08NAIROBI2716 KENYA ASPIRES TO BUILD A NUCLEAR PLANT BY 2015
[...] As reported in ref B, although it has no known fissionable material, Kenya aspires to build its first medium-sized 1,000 MW nuclear plant by 2015 as part of a multifaceted strategy to boost power production. The Government of Kenya (GOK) will appeal to the private sector to finance the plant' [...]
2008-12-04 12:59:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY EINV SENV BEXP BTIO KE
08NAIROBI2842LACEY AMENDMENTS WILL HELP KENYA PROTECT ITS DWINDLING
[...] (U) As instructed ref A, upon receipt, post provided Lacey Act amendments to the Kenyan Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife, National Environment Management Authority, and Forest Service, pointing out that the new regulations will help backstop Ken [...]
2008-12-19 05:08:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ETRD KCRM EINV BTIO ENRG KGHG ECON KE
08NEWDELHI291ITC'S GRADUAL, BACK-END RETAIL MODEL WORKING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Despite the recent backlash against organized retailers and subsequent re-evaluation of business models for some players in the industry (reftels),established players such as the conglomerate Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) are more optimistic about their prospects in the fresh pr [...]
2008-01-29 10:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN ETRD EFIN PGOV
08NEWDELHI314CONTRACT FARMING HAS LIMITED USE THUS FAR FOR ORGANIZED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Contract farming offers farmers a stable and profitable way to sell to agro-businesses, and is gaining popularity as a means of cutting out middlemen in the agricultural supply chain. A number of companies are successfully sourcing agricultural products directly from farmers f [...]
2008-01-31 05:55:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN ETRD EFIN PREL
08NEWDELHI95RELIANCE SLOWING DOWN ITS RETAIL ROLLOUT?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Reliance has ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive "farm to fork" supply chain that will support its front-end organized retail venture, but establishing solid backward linkages to the agricultural sector will take time and recent protests against it may require the compan [...]
2008-01-11 11:00:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAGR ECON EINV IN ETRD EFIN PREL
08NICOSIA3CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) reserve space at the 2008 Cyprus Travel show to promote tourism to the U.S. as well as to cover costs for related advertising and printing of promotional materials; 2) cover travel expenses for two FSN's for BSP and E-menu training, as well [...]
2008-01-03 14:00:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
08OSLO647NORWAY KEENLY INTERESTED IN THE LACEY ACT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Norwegian government has showed keen interest in the Lacey Act's impact on tropical timber issues. Embassy Oslo arranged a thorough presentation to the Deputy Minister of Environment, NGOs, and other government officials, which generated spirited discussion. An EU represen [...]
2008-12-04 11:56:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO NO
08OTTAWA156CANADA'S NUCLEAR SECTOR: REACTOR SHUTDOWN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn removed Linda Keen from the Presidency of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) late on January 15. (While no longer CNSC President, she remains a member of the Commission.) Undoubtedly the government hoped this would wrap up the tw [...]
2008-01-31 18:03:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY TBIO PGOV BTIO ENRG CA
08PARAMARIBO177RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES -
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Rising food prices, in particular of the Surinamese staple, rice, have received extensive play in the media, but did not result in public disorder or runs on foodstuffs. Political attention was high, with the opposition blaming the government, the government looking towards in [...]
2008-04-30 21:02:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR EAID ETRD ECON BTIO NS
08PARAMARIBO20SURINAME'S PROPOSAL FOR FY2008 BUSINESS FACILITATION
[...] (U) Summary. Embassy Paramaribo thanks EEB/CBA for continued financial support of Post's commercial diplomacy initiatives and appreciates the opportunity to submit a proposal for financial assistance through the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). Posts proposes funding of USD 17,750 [...]
2008-01-18 19:24:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD NS
08PARAMARIBO200 SURINAME INTRODUCES RICE REGULATING MEASURES
[...] (U) Summary. The Government of Suriname implemented a new export license requirement on rice exports. Border inspections will include a search for rice being smuggled out of the country. Local rice producers and exporters have criticized these new measures, stating local demand is only proje [...]
2008-05-12 21:33:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD ECON BTIO NS
08PARAMARIBO305SURINAME: BANANA PARASTATAL TO PRIVATIZE
[...] (U) Summary. The week of July 21, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Banana Sector in Suriname (SBBS) announced a public call for interest in the international open tender for the privatization of the parastatal banana company Surland N.V. SBBS restructured Surland N.V. with the assis [...]
2008-07-29 19:44:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR ECON EINV ETRD NS
08PARAMARIBO308SURINAME: USA TRADE SHOW 2008 (BFIF FUNDED)
[...] (U) Summary. The Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce of Suriname held their ninth annual "USA Trade Show 2008," from July 18-20, 2008. The only professional trade show held in Suriname featuring U.S. products and services, approximately half of the USA Trade Show's expenses came from [...]
2008-07-31 18:13:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD NS
08PHNOMPENH978NO CAMBODIAN PLANS TO PURSUE CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM
[...] (U) Cambodia does not have plans for a civil nuclear program at this time. Cambodia's energy infrastructure is currently very underdeveloped; most electricity is produced by diesel-powered generators. Only about 18 percent of the population is connected to the electricity grid. The Royal Gov [...]
2008-12-11 01:56:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO CB
08PRAGUE768CZECHS OBJECT TO THE LACEY ACT AMENDMENTS
[...] On December 2, Post delivered reftel demarche to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Head of Department of EU Relations to Non-EU Countries Petr Kulovany. Kulovany noted that he understood the purpose of the Lacey Act amendments but said that the Czech Republic considers them as a potentiall [...]
2008-12-12 16:03:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO EZ
08PRAGUE789OVERVIEW OF CZECH NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Czech nuclear industry sector offers significant opportunities for U.S. business, especially if a possible tender for the construction of two (possibly four) new reactors goes forward. Currently, the Czech Republic's two commercial nuclear power stations account for 30 perc [...]
2008-12-19 14:48:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO EZ
08PRISTINA432KOSOVO: 2008 BFIF REPORTING
[...] The following is an accounting of funds spent to send Embassy Pristina's Commercial Assistant to attend a one-week Professional Development Training Forum hosted by the Department of Commerce in July 2008. Total BFIF Fund Cite: US$4,300.00 Per Diem: US$1,774.42 - 1980113-1005-1005800157-22 [...]
2008-08-19 10:51:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM
08PRISTINA54KOSOVO 2008 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] (U) In response to EB's 2008 call for Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) proposals, USOP requests funding for LES commercial training, to take place in July, and a series of intellectual property rights workshops to be hosted during the third or fourth quarter of the fiscal year. 2 [...]
2008-02-01 17:13:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON ENIV ETRD
08PRISTINA618KOSOVO: 2008 BFIF ACCOUNTING FOR COMMERCIAL
[...] The following is an accounting of funds spent to send Post's Economic Officer and Commercial Assistant to the Post Partnership Commercial Training and Strategic Planning session at CS Zagreb from October 6-7. This reporting is in addition to the one-week Professional Development Training Foru [...]
2008-12-17 15:12:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM
08RABAT1187MOROCCAN NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS
[...] (SBU) In response to Ref A request for an overview of Morocco's nuclear energy plans, Post notes Ref B reporting discussions held during the November 16-18 visit to Morocco of Ambassador Jackie Wolcott, the Secretary's Special Envoy for Nuclear Nonproliferation. Ambassador Wolcott discussed [...]
2008-12-23 15:21:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO MO
08RIGA807LATVIA: NO PLANS FOR NUCLEAR POWER, EXCEPT IN LITHUANIA
[...] Latvia has no nuclear power plants, and no plans to develop nuclear power facilities within its own borders. As Latvia explored its options for increasing its generation capacity in mid-2008, there was some speculation that a small nuclear power plant would be one potential solution. Since [...]
2008-12-18 13:28:00Embassy RigaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO LG
08RIYADH1864SAUDI ARABIA'S NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS
[...] Saudi Arabia has only recently begun to examine how nuclear energy can best meet its national needs. Government statements have noted that Saudi Arabia would benefit from the ability to produce electricity from nuclear sources as well as to power expanded desalination operations. Part of the S [...]
2008-12-29 06:53:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO SA
08ROME1577INFORMATION ON ITALY'S PLANS TO RETURN TO NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] (U) In response to Ref A questions, post provides the following information. 2. Plans to expand Italy's nuclear power program: (U) The GOI's Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola (i.e. Italy's de-facto energy minister) announced in May 2008 that Italy planned to return to nuclea [...]
2008-12-24 13:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO IT
08SANAA1990CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP INFORMATION REQUEST:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-14 12:33:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO YM
08SANSALVADOR1338DEMARCHE REQUEST: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 16:54:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO ES
08SANTIAGO792 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY ENGAGEMENT: A/S SULLIVAN MEETING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 22, EEB A/S Sullivan and Minister Tokman discussed Chile's progress on energy issues since their December 2007 meeting. Tokman commented favorably on U.S.-Chile cooperation on energy issues and focused on Chile-California activities, the domestic nuclear debate, Chile [...]
2008-09-02 11:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV BTIO OEXC PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO955AMBASSADOR SCHULTE OUTLINES IN CHILE USG NUCLEAR
[...] (U) U.S. Ambassador to the IAEA Schulte October 14-16 reviewed with Chilean audiences Iran's ongoing failure to cooperate with the IAEA; USG and IAEA assessments of Tehran's attempts to develop nuclear weapons; and, the dual-track international effort to either bring Iran to the negotiating tab [...]
2008-10-24 17:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV BTIO OEXC PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO956AMBASSADOR SCHULTE OUTLINES IN CHILE USG NUCLEAR
[...] (U) U.S. Ambassador to the IAEA Schulte October 14-16 reviewed with Chilean audiences Iran's ongoing failure to cooperate with the IAEA; USG and IAEA assessments of Tehran's attempts to develop nuclear weapons; and, the dual-track international effort to either bring Iran to the negotiating tab [...]
2008-10-24 17:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV BTIO OEXC PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO958AMBASSADOR SCHULTE REVIEWS WITH CHILEANS IAEA OVERSIGHT
[...] (U) U.S. Ambassador to the IAEA Schulte, in Chile October 14-16 primarily to review developments on international efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear program (septel),also discussed the IAEA's role working with countries interested in safeguarding and sharing nuclear technology, as well as in de [...]
2008-10-24 19:31:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV BTIO OEXC PGOV CI
08SAOPAULO240U.S. ACCOUNTING FIRMS WEIGH-IN ON BRAZIL-U.S. ECONOMIC
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On April 23, 2008 Ambassador Sobel, Treasury Attache, Senior Commercial Officer (SCO) and EconOffs met with the Brazilian-arms of the American accounting firms Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. The themes of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum dominated the discussion, in [...]
2008-05-13 11:44:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN EINV ECON EFIN BTIO BR
08SAOPAULO269BRAZILIAN BIOFUELS: ETHANOL PRODUCTION EXPANDING
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Soaring petroleum prices and a rapidly growing domestic fleet of flex-fuel cars are driving double-digit expansion in ethanol production in Brazil. In the coming year alone, Brazil's production of sugarcane-based ethanol is projected to increase 14.8 percent. Domestic demand for [...]
2008-06-02 14:43:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EAGR ELTN ETRD TRGY BTIO BR
08SOFIA815OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is Embassy Sofia's response to Ref A Department of Commerce request for information on Bulgaria's civil nuclear energy program. OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. (U) Bulgaria ratified the Statute of th [...]
2008-12-29 13:41:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BU
08STATE127423CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE PROMOTION
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see paras 5-8. 2. SUMMARY. At the first meeting of the Civil Nuclear Interagency Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee on August 27, 2008, representatives of several USG agencies agreed to request that selected Posts report on in- [...]
2008-12-03 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
08TALLINN36 TALLINN'S BFIF FY08 PROPOSAL
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy Tallinn proposes one FY08 project for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) to facilitate the participation of three leading U.S. science and technology parks in the international innovation conference 'Baltic Dynamics 2008.' This conference will take place in [...]
2008-01-18 14:46:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BEXP AMGT ABUD BTIO EINV EN
08TALLINN368 TALLINN'S BFIF FY08 REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy Tallinn received USD 6,500 from the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) to bring three leading U.S. science and technology parks representatives to the international innovation conference "Baltic Dynamics 2008", held in Tartu, Estonia September 3-5, 2008. The U.S [...]
2008-10-24 14:40:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BEXP AMGT ABUD BTIO EINV EN
08TALLINN425ESTONIA'S POSITION ON AMENDED LACEY ACT: MORE INFORMATION
[...] On December 8, we delivered reftel points to Siim Tiidemann, the Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA),Andres Kruus, the Head of the Nature Protection Department of the Ministry of the Environment (MOA) and Jaan Salulaid, U.S. Desk Officer of the Ministr [...]
2008-12-15 12:32:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO EN
08TALLINN431ESTONIA: RESPONSE TO CIVIL-NUCLEAR WORKING
[...] (SBU) Embassy Tallinn's responses below are keyed to questions in reftel. Questions are repeated below for ease of reading. POC for follow-up questions is Economic Officer Rob Hollister, Jr. at hollisterrm@state.gov, tel. +372 668 8107. -- Describe any plans for the development of nuclear [...]
2008-12-17 14:51:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO KGHG PREL PGOV EN
08TASHKENT771UZBEKISTAN: SPECTER OF CORRUPTION STIFLES
[...] (C) Summary: On July 1 poloff met with an affluent, well-connected young acquaintance from Bukhara whose extended family has successfully established a syringe-making factory. The family is also planning to diversify and start another factory to manufacture diapers. The young man wants to st [...]
2008-07-03 08:47:00Embassy TashkentCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCOR ECON BTIO EPET SOCI UZ
08THEHAGUE1046NETHERLANDS: NO IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 13:56:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO NL
08TOKYO3325Demarche on Implementation of Amended Lacey Act
[...] (U) Environmental Officer, Senior Animal and Plant Health Officer, and Agricultural Scientist met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MOFA) Second North America Division Deputy Director Tsuyoshi Uchida, Global Environment Division's Toshihisa Kato, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries [...]
2008-12-05 08:51:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ETRD EAGR BTIO PREL JA
08TRIPOLI635A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: A CASE STUDY IN LIBYAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-08 14:07:00Embassy TripoliCONFIDENTIALBTIO ECON EIND EINV SENV SOCI PGOV LY
08ULAANBAATAR5302008 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF) FY08
[...] Please find post's closeout report for the FY 2008 BFIF-supported 2008 Con-Agg project. 2. Text of report: Business Facilitation Incentive Fund Project Report - FY2008 Date Submitted: December 9, 2008 Project Manager: Michael D. Richmond, Senior Commercial Specialist Office: Economic and Co [...]
2008-12-10 00:26:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD MGL
08ULAANBAATAR5322008 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF) FY08
[...] Please find post's closeout report for the FY 2008 BFIF-supported 2008 World of Concrete project. 2. Text of report: Business Facilitation Incentive Fund Project Report - FY2008 Date Submitted: December 9, 2008 Project Manager: Michael D. Richmond, Senior Commercial Specialist Office: Econo [...]
2008-12-10 04:57:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD MGL
08ULAANBAATAR555NUCLEAR ENERGY OVERVIEW FOR MONGOLIA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Mongolia's nuclear sector is at a primitive stage of development, although GOM officials hope that as-yet unproven reserves can spur rapid sector growth. An undeveloped legal and regulatory framework makes it difficult for businesses interested in Mongolia's uranium reserves, a [...]
2008-12-23 07:40:00Embassy UlaanbaatarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PGOV MG
08UNVIEVIENNA667 IAEA: Syria and Iran Display "Responsible" Interest in
[...] (U) Summary: A December 2008 IAEA workshop on nuclear power infrastructure reflected how governments have improved their understanding of the complexities of developing, operating, and regulating safe nuclear power. This technical gathering advanced the U.S. goal of institutionalizing and imp [...]
2008-12-23 13:35:00UNVIEUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY ENRG AORC KNNP BTIO SY IR EG
08VIENNA1821AMENDED LACEY ACT Q GOA QUESTIONS WTO COMPLIANCE
[...] Embassy provided reftel information to contacts in the Ministry of Economy and Labor (MoEL) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. On December 10, Post received a written GOA reply -- on behalf of new Economics Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner and cleared with all relevant GOA agenci [...]
2008-12-11 12:49:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD SENV EAGR BTIO AU
08VILNIUS1028LITHUANIA CONCERNED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 14:49:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO LH
08VILNIUS1054CIVIL NUCLEAR TRADE INITIATIVE -- RESPONSES TO
[...] Below please find Post responses to reftel questions. Overview of Civil Nuclear Power Program --------------------------------------- 2. Lithuania plans to build a replacement nuclear power plant (NPP),known as Visaginas, for the currently operating Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) [...]
2008-12-23 07:34:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO LH
08WARSAW1450POLAND'S PLANS FOR A CIVIL NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Polish government has committed to develop a nuclear power sector, driven by CO2 emissions constraints and reluctance to rely on imported energy. Prime Minister Tusk recently announced his intention to have two reactors up and running by 2020; an ambitious target for a coun [...]
2008-12-23 15:50:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EINV TRGY BEXP BTIO PL
08WINDHOEK398NAMIBIA: LACEY ACT AMENDMENT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Econoff delivered reftel demarche to members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF),as well as the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Director of Forestry J.S. Hailwa remarked that the new import declaration requirements under the amended Lacey Act should not impo [...]
2008-12-09 14:29:00Embassy WindhoekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO WA
08YEREVAN1049ARMENIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-31 09:30:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
08ZAGREB842DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-09 16:10:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO HR
08ZAGREB870CROATIA CIVIL NUCLEAR INVESTMENT PLANS:
[...] (U) In response to reftel request, Post has prepared the following information on Croatia's current plans for nuclear sector investment This cable was prepared with the assistance of embasssy commercial service staff. 2. (U) Overview: Croatia released its new national energy strategy for p [...]
2008-12-19 15:05:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG BTIO TRGY BEXP HR
09ABUJA127NIGERIA'S PLAN TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY
[...] (U) Post provides the following response per reftel request. 2. (C) The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) is the agency empowered to regulate nuclear activities in Nigeria, while the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) is entrusted with research and development of nuclear pow [...]
2009-01-21 16:11:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON TRGY BEXP BTIO NI
09ACCRA1296NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING FOR GHANA - GUIDANCE
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARA 6. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: CS Accra was approached by a U.S. company seeking assistance with potential ExIm financing for downstream gas project in Ghana. Project has a large U.S. export potential but Post has concerns about appearance to GOG if ExIM f [...]
2009-12-08 12:00:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BTIO BBSR GH
09ADDISABABA2299EXPERIENCE ENGAGING THE ETHIOPIAN DIASPORA
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, Embassy Addis Ababa compiled experiences engaging the Ethiopian diaspora community from relevant agencies at post. Post's point of contact for future submissions is Political/Economic Officer Skye Justice (justicess@state.gov). Responses to specific reftel questions follow: [...]
2009-09-24 14:43:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOIIP SCUL SMIG PGOV BEXP BTIO EAID OEXC PHUM PREL
09ALGIERS160ALGERIA'S CIVILIAN NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS
[...] (U) This cable provides answers to questions in ref A. 2. OVERVIEW OF CIVILIAN NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM -- (C) Algeria currently operates two nuclear research reactors at Draria and Ain Oussera. We have been told (refs B and C) that Algeria is roughly twenty years from actually operating a [...]
2009-02-16 16:19:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PREL AG
09AMMAN2150 ENGAGING THE JORDANIAN DIASPORA
[...] (U) Post offers the following in response to reftel B, paragraph 15 questions: A) The Jordanian Diaspora working in the Gulf providing remittances are Substantial and are closely tracked by Jordan's Department of Statistics and the Central Bank of Jordan. Outside the Gulf region though, Dia [...]
2009-09-17 11:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG BTIO EAID
09AMMAN2151 ENGAGING THE JORDANIAN DIASPORA
[...] (U) Post offers the following in response to reftel B, paragraph 15 questions: A) The Jordanian Diaspora working in the Gulf providing remittances are Substantial and are closely tracked by Jordan's Department of Statistics and the Central Bank of Jordan. Outside the Gulf region though, Dia [...]
2009-09-17 11:50:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG BTIO EAID
09AMMAN286DOD PARTICIPATION IN JORDAN,S SOFEX 2010
[...] (U) In anticipation of Jordan's Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX 2010),Embassy Amman strongly supports and encourages direct participation by the Department of Defense in general, and specifically to encourage participation by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). This [...]
2009-01-29 15:45:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMASS BTIO MCAP PREL JO
09AMMAN694Jordan's Pharmaceutical Sector Grew in 2008 but Sees
[...] (U) Summary: Jordan's domestic pharmaceutical sector saw its exports increase 18.1% in 2008 to reach a historic high of $498 million, compared to $422 million in 2007. Pharmaceuticals are considered Jordan's highest value-added industry and employ 8,000 Jordanian workers, many of whom are coll [...]
2009-03-18 09:13:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDECON BTIO KIPR JO
09ASHGABAT1QUESTIONS ON TURKMENISTAN'S PLANS TO PURSUE
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-05 06:15:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
09ASHGABAT1243TURKMENISTAN: NO PROGRESS ON CASPIAN LITTORAL PIPELINE
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) The Turkmen government seems to have made little progress on the Caspian Littoral Pipeline project since President Berdimuhamedov's visit to Moscow in March. The pipeline project, also known as the Pre-Caspian Pipeline, is [...]
2009-09-29 12:03:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1247REACHING OUT TO THE TURKMEN DIASPORA: A WORK IN
[...] (SBU) Officially, there is a clear recognition within Turkmenistan that there is a Turkmen diaspora beyond the borders of the country, including both descendants of groups long departed from Turkmenistan and more recent emigrants. Efforts to reach out to this diaspora began only during the ear [...]
2009-09-30 12:45:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09ASHGABAT1248TURKMENISTAN: U.S. LOGISTICS COMPANY EXPLAINS
[...] (C) On September 28, Economic Officer met with the Managing Director of U.S.-based Bertling Logistics. The Bertling representative, who was raised in Turkey and has been in Ashgabat for 10 years, asserted that commercial conditions in the country have improved immensely in the last few years. [...]
2009-09-30 12:51:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEINV ETRD EPET BTIO PGOV ECON TX
09ASHGABAT1253TURKMENISTAN: CHEVRON EXPECTED MORE FROM MEETING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Chevron was one of several U.S. companies that recently had face-to-face meetings with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The Chevron rep was visibly disappointed that the meeting did not result in a new onshore deal [...]
2009-10-01 13:36:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1257TURKMENISTAN: RETHINKING THE APPROACH FOR U.S.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Following the September 21 meeting between the Secretary and President Berdimuhamedov, post received additional feedback from GOTX officials regarding the USG push for U.S. energy companies to develop onshore hydrocarbon resources in Turkmenistan. The GOTX remains adamant that it [...]
2009-10-02 08:55:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1262TURKMENISTAN: GAZPROM REFUSING TO BUY TURKMEN GAS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Recent Russian media reports indicated that Russia's state-owned Gazprom will not resume purchases of Turkmen gas for the remainder of 2009. The reports come as the demand for gas remains in decline, and Russia continues to push for a much lower gas price with the Turkmen. So [...]
2009-10-02 12:46:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO RU TX
09ASHGABAT1270TURKMENISTAN: HONEYWELL TRYING TO COURT TURKMEN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 5, Honeywell's CEO and other company executives met with the Charge to discuss plans to expand the company's presence in Turkmenistan. Honeywell's CEO arrived in Ashgabat for meetings with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Deputy Chairman of Oil and Gas Bay [...]
2009-10-05 13:09:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1286TURKMENISTAN: JAPAN HOPES TO REGAIN MOMENTUM IN
[...] (SBU) Members of the Japanese-Turkmenistan Committee for Economic Cooperation visited Turkmenistan from October 4-8 and met with President Berdimuhamedov. Tetsuro Chida, Special Advisor to the Japanese Charge d'Affaires, told Poloff that the delegation included executives from Itochu, Komatsu [...]
2009-10-09 12:58:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEINV PREL BTIO ECON ETRD JA TX
09ASHGABAT1292IRANIAN IMPORTER ON "HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS IN
[...] (C) In an October 8 meeting with Iran Watcher, an Iranian ceramics importer shared his views on how to succeed -- despite the many well-known impediments -- as an entrepreneur in Turkmenistan. In a conversation in his office at the Iran Business Center, an attractive building dominated mostly [...]
2009-10-14 09:02:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALBTIO IR TX PGOV PREL
09ASHGABAT1295TURKMEN PRESIDENT SHUFFLES OIL AND GAS OFFICIALS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. During an October 12 televised session with fuel and energy officials, Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov announced major firings and reshuffling of the oil and gas leadership, citing waste and poor performance as reasons for dismissals. The president prefaced his action by saying [...]
2009-10-14 13:02:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1312TURKMENISTAN: EXXONMOBIL STILL MOVING FORWARD
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On October 14 ExxonMobil representatives met with the Charge to discuss recent meetings between company executives and Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. ExxonMobil representatives described the meetings as "a little positive, [...]
2009-10-16 06:40:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1318TURKMENISTAN: CONOCOPHILLIPS REPORTS PROGRESS WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY. A ConocoPhillips representative reported that the company has renewed its chances of on offshore deal with Turkmenistan since it recently dropped LukOil as a partner and picked up UAE-based Mubadala. ConocoPhillips had already partnered successfully with Mubadala in Kazakhstan a [...]
2009-10-20 09:57:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO KZ TX
09ASHGABAT1332TURKMENISTAN: WHITE STREAM REPRESENTATIVE PITCHES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A White Stream pipeline representative was in Ashgabat this week to pitch the project to GOTX officials. White Stream is a private gas pipeline from Georgia to Romania that its proponents claim is an alternative route for deliveries of Azerbaijani and Turkmen gas Europe. The rep [...]
2009-10-23 09:56:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1353TURKMENISTAN: CHEVRON REPORTS SOME GOOD NEWS
[...] (C) Chevron's representative in Ashgabat met with Charge on October 23 to convey some good news the company had received from the GOTX. Specifically, Chevron received a positive letter from Turkmenistan's state-owned gas company Turkmengas in response to Chevron's request to discuss its onsho [...]
2009-10-23 14:00:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1381TURKMEN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZES LAST MINUTE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On the margins of Turkmenistan Independence Day celebrations, GOTX officials organized a last-minute meeting of the U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council in Ashgabat. The meeting was a follow-up event to a dinner for Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov hosted by the Business Council i [...]
2009-10-29 12:26:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON EIND EINV PGOV BEXP BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1386TURKMENISTAN: TEXTILE FACTORIES NOT AS PRODUCTIVE AS
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Not for Internet Distribution. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The recent inauguration of a new textile factory in the southeastern city of Turkmenabat was supposed to demonstrate the progress that Turkmenistan has made in its textile industry. However, decreasing cotton [...]
2009-10-30 10:11:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEIND ETRD BTIO EAGR TX
09ASHGABAT1387TURKMEN SECTION OF PIPELINE TO CHINA DELAYED
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) A number of international media outlets recently reported that Turkmenistan had completed its section of the Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Kazakhstan - China gas pipeline, which is better known as the as Central Asia - China [...]
2009-10-30 10:16:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1388TURKMENISTAN OFFERS PROPOSAL TO CHEVRON
[...] (C) Chevron Vice President for Business Development told Charge on October 29 that the Turkmen had proposed that Chevron take over gas processing in the country, thereby supplanting the Russians. He said that this proposal had been offered during a meeting he had earlier that day with State A [...]
2009-10-30 10:26:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1422TURKMENISTAN: SCHLUMBERGER HOPES TO EXPAND BUSINESS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Oil and gas service giant Schlumberger has been operating in Turkmenistan since 1999. The company maintains excellent business ties with state-owned oil concern Turkmennebit, and has plans to partner with the state-owned gas company Turkmengaz in the near future. Company represe [...]
2009-11-05 14:28:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1423TURKMENISTAN: RUSSIANS SAY GAZPROM NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (C) According to Russian Embassy DCM Aleksey Demin, negotiations between the Russians and the Turkmen over gas are "very difficult." We met with Demin on November 5 to discuss the status of the Gazprom negotiations. He told us that currently the negotiations between Turkmengaz and Gazprom ar [...]
2009-11-06 11:21:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1445TURKMENISTAN: AUSTRIAN ENERGY GIANT OMV HOPES TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY. OMV, Austria's largest oil-producing, refining and gas company, recently increased its efforts to promote the Nabucco pipeline and strike an energy deal with the Turkmen government. Like many large energy companies, OMV's current plans focus on the lucrative, proven, onshore gas [...]
2009-11-10 13:19:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO AU TX
09ASHGABAT1481DEPUTY CHAIRMAN CONFIDENT ABOUT PROSPECTS IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Deputy Chairman for Oil and Gas Baymyrat Hojamuhammedov, in a meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Krol, reiterated the Turkmen government's energy sector policies of diversifying sales of natural gas, hiring service companies to work on development and explora [...]
2009-11-18 15:24:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1486TURKMENISTAN: STATE HYDROCARBON AGENCY CHIEF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Turkmenistan's State Hydrocarbon Agency Chief Yagshygeldi Kakayev told visiting SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary George Krol that foreign energy companies should either pursue offshore exploration blocks or onshore service contracts. Kakayev said the GOTX viewed most foreign energ [...]
2009-11-20 15:30:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1494TURKMENISTAN: CHEVRON STILL PUSHING FOR A DEAL
[...] (C) On the margins of the annual Turkmenistan International Oil and Gas Exhibition (TIOGE),Chevron representatives discussed the company's current plans for reaching an energy deal with the Turkmen. The local Chevron representative told Charge that the recent GOTX proposal to have Chevron [...]
2009-11-23 13:51:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1495TURKMENISTAN: EXXONMOBIL INCREASING ITS ENGAGEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. ExxonMobil officials have increased their presence in Turkmenistan over the last few months. Given the GOTX's plans to deliver up to 65 billion cubic meters of gas to Iran and China by the end of 2011, the company sees opportunities to gain GOTX trust in the hope of eventually ge [...]
2009-11-23 13:53:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1504TURKMENISTAN: CONOCOPHILLIPS STILL PURSUING
[...] (C) On November 17, ConocoPhillips representatives visiting Ashgabat to attend the Turkmenistan International Oil and Gas Exhibition briefed poloff on the status of the company's efforts to develop Turkmenistan's Blocks 19 and 20 in the Caspian. The company reps shared that they could not alw [...]
2009-11-24 13:51:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1526COLGATE-PALMOLIVE IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] Sensitive but unclassified. Not For Public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Turkish Anka Trading and Shipping Company holds the only license for distributing Colgate and Palmolive products in Turkmenistan. The group also partners with Turkmen entrepreneurs to avoid high taxes for foreign co [...]
2009-11-27 10:18:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1529CHEVY AND DAEWOO CARS IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] Sensitive but Unclassified. Not For Public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkmenistan's Ministry of Commerce entered a joint venture with an Uzbek private businessman who sells General Motors/ UZ-Daewoo cars in Ashgabat. A reported agreement between the Turkmen and Uzbek Presidents initiated [...]
2009-11-27 11:41:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEIND BTIO EFIS EINV PGOV TX
09ASHGABAT1531ITALIAN COMPANY ENI SIGNS MOU WITH TURKMEN
[...] (SBU) On November 25, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Turkmen State Agency for Hydrocarbon Resources and Italy's state-owned energy company ENI during President Berdimuhamedov's recent visit to Rome. ENI acquired Burren Energy in 2008, after Burren had long been a party t [...]
2009-11-27 11:58:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX IT
09ASHGABAT1533TURKMENISTAN: GAZPROM TO BUY LESS GAS IN 2010?
[...] (C) SUMMARY. A recent Russian article claimed that Gazprom would significantly lower the price it would pay for Turkmen gas, and the quantity it would take, in 2010. Although neither Gazprom nor the Turkmen government have commented on the article, the GOTX is preparing for Russia to buy less [...]
2009-11-27 12:11:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO RS TX
09ASHGABAT1591TURKMENISTAN: GENERAL ELECTRIC LOOKING TO DEAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. General Electric (GE) is the leading provider of power generation equipment to Turkmenistan. In addition to being the exclusive provider of gas turbines to the Turkmen, the company provides pipeline and oil field equipment, and delivers services such as much-needed technical and [...]
2009-12-09 10:19:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1592TURKMENISTAN: U.S. COMPANY BELAM EYES
[...] (C) On December 9, EconOff met with the president of the New Jersey-based company "Belam," who was participating in the International Electricity Industry Exhibition and Conference held in Ashgabat December 7-10 (septel). Belam is a provider and installer of high-tech communications systems. [...]
2009-12-09 11:22:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON EINV BTIO ECPS ELTN TX
09ASHGABAT1594TURKMENISTAN: SCHEDULE OF STATE EXHIBITIONS FOR 2010
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-10 07:40:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP PGOV ECON ETRD BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1598TURKMENISTAN HOLDS ELECTRIC POWER EXHIBITION
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) On December 7-8, the Turkmenistan Ministry of Energy and Industry, Academy of Sciences, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Second Annual International Electricity Industry Exhibition. The exhibition included l [...]
2009-12-10 13:17:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PGOV EINV EIND BEXP BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1601TURKMEN PRESIDENT CRACKS DOWN ON OLD CARS
[...] (SBU) Per a December 4 decree by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan will ban the import of foreign cars produced before 2000. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2010, allowing cars that were produced before 2000 to be imported until the end of the year. The ban com [...]
2009-12-10 13:59:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON BTIO EIND EINV IR TX
09ASHGABAT1615TURKMEN STATE-OWNED COMPANY ANNOUNCES 3G SERVICES,
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Not for Internet distribution. 2. (SBU) On December 12, TM Cell, the state-owned cell phone company run by the Ministry of Communications, began to offer 3rd Generation (3G) services to cell phone customers across the country. Tech-savvy customers, who were [...]
2009-12-15 11:34:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EINT ECPS BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1619CENTRAL ASIA-CHINA PIPELINE OPENED IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Presidents of Turkmenistan, China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the December 14 opening of the Central Asia-China gas pipeline in Lebap Province in eastern Turkmenistan. The pipeline opening represented over three and a half years of planning and construction. [...]
2009-12-15 14:35:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1622TURKMENISTAN: EXXONMOBIL SETTING UP SHOP IN
[...] (C) On December 15, EconOff met with ExxonMobil representatives tasked with opening an office in Ashgabat. Company reps expressed frustration with finding available office space in the Turkmen capital, adding that they did not find anyone who seemed "excited to rent." They asserted that they [...]
2009-12-17 03:53:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1634TURKMENISTAN: NO RACE TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL AUTO
[...] (C) On December 18, EconOff attended the International Automotive Exhibition in Ashgabat. Despite, a growing number of auto enthusiasts in Ashgabat, there was poor attendance by auto industry representatives and by the public. The Exhibition was opened by the Deputy Chairman for Education, H [...]
2009-12-18 14:06:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ELTN BTIO EINV ETRD TX
09ASHGABAT1643ASHGABAT'S PRICEY WHITE MARBLE DECOR
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) In the mid 1990s, the late Turkmen President Niyazov ordered that each newly-built, multistoried house or office building be decked with white marble siding, in order to beautify Turkmen cities, especially Ashgabat. Althou [...]
2009-12-22 05:12:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EIND EMIN BBSR BEXP BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1652TURKMENISTAN: POST HOSTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
[...] (C) On December 22, Post hosted a roundtable to discuss entrepreneurial issues in Turkmenistan with private, independent Turkmen business people. The roundtable was held in accordance with action items per reftel. Turkmen entrepreneurs who participated in the roundtable are successful, wealt [...]
2009-12-23 11:10:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV EINV BEXP BTIO TX
09ASHGABAT1654TURKMENISTAN AND RUSSIA AGREE ON GAS, BUT HOW
[...] (C) Turkmen media announced on December 22 that the Turkmen state-owned gas company Turkmengaz and Russia's Gazprom signed a document, amending the 2009 natural gas sale and purchase contract to include 2010 transactions. In addition, Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov and Russian President Med [...]
2009-12-23 13:33:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO RS TX
09ASHGABAT254TURKMENISTAN: RESIDENTS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Food processors from around Mary province told Economic Officer that they need capital to increase their manufacturing capacities. Accepting Turkmen Government equipment would force them to hand over all food production to the Government, thus severely reducing their profits. Th [...]
2009-02-24 11:43:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON EAGR EAID BTIO SOCI TX
09ASTANA362 KAZAKHSTAN: GENERAL ELECTRIC'S TWO TESTS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 25, General Electric (GE) executives briefed the Ambassador on the company's current projects and future prospects in Kazakhstan. Ron Pollett, President and CEO of GE Russia/CIS, said he has "two test [...]
2009-02-27 09:29:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO PGOV PREL ECON EIND ETRD RS KZ
09ASTANA363 KAZAKHSTAN: GENERAL ELECTRIC'S TWO TESTS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 25, General Electric (GE) executives briefed the Ambassador on the company's current projects and future prospects in Kazakhstan. Ron Pollett, President and CEO of GE Russia/CIS, said he has "two test [...]
2009-02-27 09:30:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO PGOV PREL ECON EIND ETRD RS KZ
09BAGHDAD2318 Alternative Energies to be integrated into Iraq's Energy
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Representatives from eleven Iraqi ministries discussed the potential for alternative energy (solar, wind, biomass, hydro) in Iraq at the Iraqi Renewable Energy Steering Committee (IRESC) meeting on August 19. IRESC keynote speaker Dr. Al-Qaraghuli from the U.S. Department of [...]
2009-08-28 14:00:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG OSCI SENV TNGD TPHY TRGY TSPL BEXP BTIO
09BAGHDAD2960IRAQ/IRAN: IRAN MAKES BIG SHOWING AT BAGHDAD TRADE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Among the nearly 400 firms present at the 2009 Baghdad International Fair that kicked off on November 1, 51 were from Iran; making it the largest single delegation among the 32 countries in attendance. With annual trade between Iran and Iraq estimated at USD 4 billion (up 30 p [...]
2009-11-08 12:33:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BEXP BTIO IR IZ
09BAMAKO643MALI REACHES OUT TO ITS DIASPORA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-06 11:53:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09BAMAKO67BFIF: FY 2009 PROPOSALS FROM MALI
[...] This message serves as Embassy Bamako's FY 2009 Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) proposals. 2. Embassy proposes to obtain BFIF funding to undertake the programs enumerated below. The first project reflects guidance in reftel regarding commercial training for Post Commercial Of [...]
2009-02-02 11:55:00Embassy BamakoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO AMGT ETRD EINV ML
09BANDARSERIBEGAWAN11BRUNEI - BFIF FY09 PROPOSALS
[...] Per reftel, post submits proposals for BFIF FY2009 funding for participation in DOC certified trade events as follows: Project 1: Oil Technology Conference (OTC) 2009 --------------------------------------------- -- Oil Technology Conference (OTC),billed the worldQs premier offshore indus [...]
2009-01-20 08:09:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ECON BX
09BANJUL98THE GAMBIA SEEKS AIRCRAFT TO LAUNCH NATIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-31 15:57:00Embassy BanjulUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAIR ETRD EXIM PGOV GA
09BASRAH64BASRAH BLACK GOLD RUSH BEGINS: OIL COMPANIES FACE "DOING
[...] (U) This is a Basrah PRT reporting cable. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) With the conclusion of Iraq's second oil bid round, successful bidders and oil-service firms are now increasing their presence in Basrah. Four super giant fields recently awarded at auction lie in Basrah Province - Rumai [...]
2009-12-29 08:17:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV PGOV SENV EAID IZ EWWT KCOR BTIO
09BASRAH65BASRAH BLACK GOLD RUSH BEGINS: OIL COMPANIES FACE "DOING
[...] (U) This is a Basrah PRT reporting cable. Summary ------- 2. (SBU) With the conclusion of Iraq's second oil bid round, successful bidders and oil-service firms are now increasing their presence in Basrah. Four super giant fields recently awarded at auction lie in Basrah Province - Rumai [...]
2009-12-29 09:08:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ECON EINV PGOV SENV EAID IZ EWWT KCOR BTIO
09BEIRUT1041ENGAGING THE LEBANESE DIASPORA
[...] The Lebanese diaspora is a large and diverse global community with an estimated population of at least twelve million, three times that of Lebanon itself. The bulk of the diaspora is centered in the Western hemisphere, with the largest population in Latin America. The remittances from this s [...]
2009-09-23 14:29:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID EINV OEXC PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09BEIRUT1042LEBANON RECEIVES $298 MILLION IN IMF SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS
[...] (SBU) Lebanon received the equivalent of $298 million in foreign currency reserves through the allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) as part of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) program aimed at boosting country reserves to combat the world economic crisis. As a result, Lebanon's ne [...]
2009-09-24 05:22:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ECON EFIN EINT PGOV LE
09BISHKEK463KYRGYZ WELCOME TIFA DISCUSSIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: During Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Claudio Lilienfeld's visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Government officials, as well as private sector representatives, welcomed USTR's ongoing review to determine how to invigorate the U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Fram [...]
2009-05-14 04:33:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ECON KG
09BISHKEK638KYRGYZ RAISE AFGHANISTAN IN TRADE-RELATED PROPOSALS
[...] (SBU) Summary: In feedback following a recent USTR visit, Kyrgyz Economic Development and Trade Deputy Minister Ukulov emphasized the need for concrete results and a joint action plan for the success of future U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement meetings. Ukulov sugge [...]
2009-06-16 08:49:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BEXP BTIO ECON KG
09BRUSSELS511BELGIUM: RESPONSE TO LACEY ACT DEMARCHE
[...] Post delivered the Lacey Act demarche on December 11, 2008. On March 26, 2009, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informed the Embassy via email that the Government of Belgium appreciated the opportunity to comment on the implementation of the revised Lacey Act provisions, and we [...]
2009-04-06 13:48:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO BE
09BUDAPEST210BIOTECH OUTREACH TO HUNGARY: VISIT OF JACK BOBO,
[...] (SBU) Summary: DOS Senior Biotech Advisor Jack Bobo conducted biotech outreach to Hungary during his March 9-13 visit. Bobo attended the CODEX Alimentarius Meeting in Balatonalmadi March 9-11. He then proceeded to Budapest for briefings with FCS and American biotech firms Monsanto and Pione [...]
2009-03-19 08:54:00Embassy BudapestUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO BTIO ECON ETRD SENV EAGR ENRG KGHG HU
09BUDAPEST338HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT APPROVES NEXT STEP TOWARD
[...] (C) Summary: Hungary's Parliament recently approved the next step towards the eventual expansion of nuclear energy in Hungary. A feasibility study and tender offer will soon be underway for the probable addition of two new 1000MW reactors at the Paks nuclear plant at a total cost of about fi [...]
2009-05-05 15:42:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET PGOV TRGY BEXP BTIO KGHG US HU
09BUDAPEST357HUNGARY: ETHICAL CODEX ENCOURAGES FOOD STORES TO
[...] (U) Summary: On April 9 2009, representatives of major supermarket chains, food producers and processors signed a voluntary ethical codex that "requires" 80 percent of shelf items to be Hungarian products. Although portrayed as a symbol of good faith, international retailers such as Tesco (UK) [...]
2009-05-13 14:46:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALBTIO ETRD EAID ECON EU HU
09BUDAPEST725PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR PAKS NUCLEAR EXPANSION
[...] (C) Summary: Work on the possible expansion of Hungary's Paks Nuclear Plant proceeds apace as experts work to define Hungary's power generation needs in the coming decades and potential suppliers begin their marketing efforts. The tender is expected to occur sometime in early 2011. Political [...]
2009-10-02 15:33:00Embassy BudapestCONFIDENTIALENRG ECON EPET PGOV TRGY BEXP BTIO KGHG US HU
09CARACAS26VENEZUELAN SCIENTISTS SAY NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM
[...] (C) Summary: In late 2008, Chavez once again made statements regarding his plans to develop a nuclear power program in Venezuela and went so far as to sign an agreement with Russia's Rosatom on nuclear energy cooperation. Several local nuclear physicists are skeptical arguing that nothing came [...]
2009-01-08 20:24:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO PGOV PREL ETRD ECON PARM
09CHIANGMAI170IF WE BUILD IT WILL THEY COME? NORTHERN THAILAND AND THE
[...] (SBU) Projects in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province to improve the Greater Mekong Subregion's (GMS) north/south economic trade corridor between southern China and central Thailand continue to move forward. A new bridge over the Mekong River at Chiang Khong, the last link for the Kunm [...]
2009-11-12 03:12:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD SENV EINV PREL BTIO CH LA TH
09CHIANGMAI39HOLLYWOOD, BOLLYWOOD...CNX-WOOD? U.S. FIRM LAYS PLANS FOR
[...] U.S.-based Creative Kingdom International (CKI) has announced unofficial plans to establish a "movie city" near Chiang Mai, with the aim of developing the area as a filmmaking and entertainment production center in Asia. After five years of slowly and quietly expanding its investment in Chiang [...]
2009-03-19 02:08:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EINT BTIO SCUL TH
09CHIANGMAI74WHILE THAILAND BEGS FOR FDI, NORTHERN INVESTORS VOICE
[...] Amid a downward trend of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand and the northern region in particular, the Board of Investment (BOI) expressed Thailand's thirst for a new wave of foreign capital by highlighting a range of incentives for new investment to an audience of foreign business own [...]
2009-06-04 07:52:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV BTIO EIND ECON TH
09CHIANGMAI78PUBLIC-PRIVATE EFFORTS BUILD NORTH'S CREATIVE ECONOMY AND
[...] A wave of public and private sponsored initiatives is seeking to empower the northern Thailand labor market with the skills needed to support and develop high-tech and creative industries in the region. This strategy aims not only to address complaints by foreign and domestic firms about a ski [...]
2009-06-15 01:55:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EINV ETRD ECON BTIO TH
09CHISINAU705ENGAGING MOLDOVA'S DIASPORA
[...] Summary: Defining and identifying a "Moldovan Diaspora" according to the definitions of reftel is difficult. Moldovan communities abroad, which are as ethnically and linguistically mixed as at home, are still in the process of formation. These communities share largely economic links with t [...]
2009-09-14 13:56:00Embassy ChisinauUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID EINV OEXC OIIP PGOV
09COLOMBO353BIOTECH OUTREACH EVENT
[...] Post appreciates the support extended by BFIF to support the outreach event of the Science and Technology Advisor held on February 23, 2009. The visit was organized to increase awareness of the safety and benefits of biotechnology; dispel inaccurate beliefs concerning use of biotechnology and [...]
2009-03-30 06:28:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON CE
09COLOMBO817SRI LANKA: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
[...] (SBU) Summary. With the end of the war in May, the Sri Lankan economy has enormous potential for growth and foreign investments are increasing rapidly. The Sri Lankan Government,s Board of Investment (BOI) is actively promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sri Lanka to advance the coun [...]
2009-08-19 11:01:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO CE ECON EINV
09COLOMBO974MALDIVES: EMERGING COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOLLOWING BFIF
[...] Summary: The embassy-organized American Pavilion at the Maldives International Trade Fair should help boost U.S. exports to the Maldives. Nine U.S. companies, or their local partners, rented 15 stalls within the U.S. Pavilion. Attendance and interest at the trade show was satisfactory, thou [...]
2009-10-21 10:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ENIV ABUD ECON MV
09CONAKRY570DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT - RESPONSE FROM GUINEA
[...] Per reftel request, below are Embassy Conakry's responses to the Department's inquiry about the Guinean Diaspora: A: The Guinean diaspora are identifiable communities primarily based in Senegal, France, Mali, the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The existing diaspora net [...]
2009-09-16 15:19:00Embassy ConakryUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL GPI GV
09DAKAR239 U.S. INVESTMENT FUNDS LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITY IN WEST AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Summary: Senegal's President and U.S. private fund managers organized a conference in Dakar with U.S. and regional participants on pension fund management and investment promotion February 9-11. While one of the themes, providing access to WAEMU-region pension funds for international i [...]
2009-02-25 13:02:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV EFIN ECON BTIO SG
09DAKAR34SENELEC'S FINANCIAL BLACKOUT WORSENS SENEGAL'S ECONOMIC
[...] Summary: The recent deterioration of Senegal's national electricity company's financial situation has returned much of Dakar to frequent electricity shortages, causing electricity outages in households and businesses for several hours a day. The situation is negatively impacting Senegal's ec [...]
2009-01-13 18:21:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EFIN ECON EPET EINV BTIO SG
09DAKAR351SENEGAL'S PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY PLANS TO AUDIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following the January 2008 establishment of broad and strict new public procurement requirements, the main regulatory agency, ARMP, is gearing up to conduct independent, far-reaching audits of public institutions' compliance with the new standards. This could prove politically d [...]
2009-03-24 11:48:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN EINV PGOV ECON KCOR BTIO SG
09DAKAR416Senegal-Ambassador meets the Minister of Renewable Energy
[...] (SBU) On March 30, Ambassador paid a courtesy call on Christian Sina Diatta, the Minister of Biofuels, Renewable Energy and Scientific Research, to discuss alternative energy possibilities and nuclear power in Senegal. End Summary Downbeat -------- 2. (SBU) Minister Diatta is a mathemati [...]
2009-04-01 15:17:00Embassy DakarUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ENRG EINV BTIO KNNP SG
09DARESSALAAM14TANZANIA FY09 PROPOSAL FOR BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE
[...] SUMMARY. In response to ref A, we request Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) to support one FY2009 project: a "Trade USA" pavilion at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) in June-July 2009. The "Trade USA" pavilion, which builds on past successes, will support the Mission [...]
2009-01-14 05:55:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD TZ
09DARESSALAAM32TANZANIA 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 13:44:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD OPIC KTDB USTR TZ
09DHAKA1BANGLADESH INTEREST IN CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY: IS IT
[...] Bangladesh has long expressed an interest in developing a civil nuclear energy program to address its power generation needs. This interest has increased in recent years as the country's steady industrialization has put further strains on its limited energy resources. The Government of Bangl [...]
2009-01-01 01:39:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BG
09DHAKA919BANGLADESH DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Mission Dhaka welcomes reftel initiative and opportunities for further connections with the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States. We already engage with Bangladeshi-Americans in a number of areas, but there is wide scope for expanded interaction. Our experience is that the Banglad [...]
2009-09-24 09:22:00Embassy DhakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOEXC BEXP BG BTIO EAID ECON EINV OIIP PGOV PREL SCUL SMIG
09HARARE745EXPERIENCE ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES: HARARE
[...] (U) This cable responds to questions presented in Ref. 2. A. (U) To what extent are diasporans from your host country an identifiable community? Are there existing diaspora networks, organizations or online communities available as platforms for outreach? i) (U) Estimates by NGOs, di [...]
2009-09-18 09:00:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09KABUL4183STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] Summary: There is broad agreement within the Afghan government and among donors that a dramatic increase in the availability of agricultural credit is critically needed to rebuild Afghanistan's agricultural sector. Recognizing this goal, the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock ( [...]
2009-12-28 16:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO EAGR EAID ECON AF
09KINGSTON732JAMAICA: DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
[...] The following information is keyed to reftel, paragraph 15: A) The Jamaican Diaspora is a readily identifiable community in both North America and the U.K. The Friends of Jamaica, University of the West Indies (UWI) Alumni Association, the Government of Jamaica (GoJ)'s annual Diaspora Co [...]
2009-09-24 19:07:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09KINSHASA37DRC 2009 BFIF PROPOSALS
[...] (U) Post proposes two projects for funding under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) for 2009: An East and Central Africa Economic Officers Conference to be hosted by Embassy Kinshasa, and a series of U.S-DRC commercial seminars in key selected cities in the DRC. 2. Project 1: E [...]
2009-01-13 16:23:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON ETRD EINV CG
09KUALALUMPUR5Malaysia Aims to Complete Nuclear Energy Policy by 2009
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Government of Malaysia (GOM) plans to finalize a nuclear energy policy and enact legislation in 2009. The government also intends to establish a nuclear energy regulatory agency and increase public and political support for civilian nuclear energy as a renewable energy sourc [...]
2009-01-06 07:17:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
09LAHORE207PAKISTAN'S TEXTILES INDUSTRY IS FRAYING AT THE EDGES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Garments and textiles constitute the single largest industrial sector in Pakistan, accounting for 40 percent of all industrial employment and 8.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While the industry has several globally competitive firms, the bulk of the business is mired [...]
2009-11-01 09:14:00Consulate LahoreUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BEXP BTIO EAGR EAID ECIN EIND ELAB ETRD
09LAHORE209NEW TEXTILE POLICY WON'T CURE WHAT AILS PAKISTAN'S INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Pakistan's 2009-2014 federal textile policy correctly identifies and seeks to rectify many of the sector's weaknesses, but experts predict it will not deliver the desired transformation of the industry. Despite accounting for 40 percent of all industrial employment and 8.5 per [...]
2009-11-05 10:44:00Consulate LahoreUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BEXP BTIO EAGR EAID ECIN EIND ELAB ETRD
09LAPAZ18322010 BFIF Proposal: Building AMCHAM Capacity and Promoting
[...] Embassy La Paz is pleased to respond to EEB/CBA's Solicitation for 2010 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund program proposals with a request for funding for two projects: 1) capacity building for the American Chamber of Commerce Bolivia (AMCHAM Bolivia) and 2) support for Corporate Soci [...]
2009-12-29 17:37:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ETRD ECON BL
09LILONGWE522 MALAWI: EXPERIENCE ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES
[...] Post welcomes this opportunity to provide input on the Malawian diaspora community. The initiative is particularly timely given recent remarks by President Mutharika regarding his interest in tapping the Malawian diaspora community as a resource for in-country development activities. We will [...]
2009-09-18 13:28:00Embassy LilongweUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL MI
09LJUBLJANA19SLOVENIA FY09 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] Post is pleased to forward Embassy Ljubljana's proposals for FY09 BFIF funding as requested Reftel A. 2. Project Proposal 1: "How-To Open An American Franchise" seminar a) Justification: Post believes significant interest exist in franchising American name brands in Slovenia. Only t [...]
2009-01-21 14:40:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD SI
09LJUBLJANA195SLOVENIA FY 2009 BFIF PROGRAM END OF FISCAL YEAR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy Ljubljana is reporting BFIF spending to date for Fiscal 2009. Post spent 706.64 of BFIF funds to send two employees to Zagreb for a regional training and strategic planning program. Pol/Econ Officer and Economic Specialist LES went to Zagreb for three days in October, d [...]
2009-07-16 14:56:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN BEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO SI SR
09LJUBLJANA288SLOVENIA'S DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT MINIMAL
[...] (U) Approximately 500,000 Slovenians currently live abroad. Countries with large Slovenian populations are Austria, Italy, The United States, Argentina and Australia. Cleveland, Ohio is home to the largest Slovenian-American population in the United States. Slovenian communities in Austria and [...]
2009-09-17 09:42:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BEXP BTIO EAID
09LUANDA11ANGOLA HAS NO CIVIL NUCLEAR PROGRAM
[...] (U) This cable is in response to Department requests for information on in-country developments regarding civil nuclear energy in reftel. 2. (U) SUMMARY and COMMENT: Angola has no existing civil nuclear industry, but GRA officials have stated a desire to pursue nuclear energy for power gene [...]
2009-01-08 15:54:00Embassy LuandaUNCLASSIFIEDAO BEXP BTIO EMIN ENIV ENRG PGOV PREL
09LUSAKA117VICE PRESIDENT ON ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS, GMOS,
[...] (C) Summary. Vice President and Minister of Justice George Kunda indicated his government's willingness to move forward on anti-corruption, reopening discussion of GMOs, and anti-money laundering efforts, among other topics, during a discussion with the Ambassador on February 19. In almost e [...]
2009-02-23 06:04:00Embassy LusakaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCOR SNAR BTIO ZA
09LUSAKA332009 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND PROPOSAL
[...] This cable is a response to the reftel solicitation for Business Facilitation and Incentive Fund (BFIF) proposals. Embassy Lusaka requests financial support for three business promotion and commercial outreach activities. Points of contact for all projects are: Pam Tremont, Pol/Econ Chief [...]
2009-01-20 05:18:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ZA
09LUSAKA342009 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND PROPOSAL
[...] This cable is a response to the reftel solicitation for Business Facilitation and Incentive Fund (BFIF) proposals. Embassy Lusaka requests financial support for three business promotion and commercial outreach activities. Points of contact for all projects are: Pam Tremont, Pol/Econ Chief [...]
2009-01-20 05:18:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ZA
09LUSAKA805DIALING UP ZAMBIA'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
[...] (U) Zambia's under-developed telecommunications sector will undergo fundamental change in 2010. The Information and Communications Technology (ITC) Act enacted into law August 26, 2009, endowed the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority with broad regulatory powers and man [...]
2009-11-17 06:52:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON ECPS KCOR BTIO ZA
09LUSAKA935 POTENTIAL USD 80 MILLION US-ZAMBIA TRANSACTION - EXIM'S
[...] (SBU) Since September the Zambian government (GRZ) has been in talks with Med-1 Partners, a North Carolina-based small business that constructs and sells fully mobile healthcare facilities, for the purchase of up to seven of its mobile hospital units in a potential USD 79.5 million transaction. [...]
2009-12-14 13:38:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAID BTIO BEXP SOCI ZA
09LUSAKA964USG-SPONSORED BT EVENT RE-STARTS GMO DIALOGUE AND DEBATE IN
[...] (SBU) A one day seminar on biotechnology (BT) in October funded with EEB BT outreach funds brought together Ministry of Agriculture officials, commodity traders and farmers, scientists and private sector representatives to hear presentations on the current state of BT, and how genetically modif [...]
2009-12-22 04:14:00Embassy LusakaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ETRD ECON BTIO ZA
09LUXEMBOURG358LUXEMBOURG: GOL FACILITATES BAILOUT OF FLAGSHIP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Cargolux, Luxembourg's all-cargo airline, announced a capital increase of US$200 million - facilitated by the government of Luxembourg - and approved by company shareholders on 30 November. The announcement comes in the midst of a third consecutive year of significant losses. C [...]
2009-12-03 16:46:00Embassy LuxembourgCONFIDENTIALEINV PGOV PREL BTIO BMGT BEXP EAIR ECON LU
09MADRID571ZAPATERO FACES CONTROVERSIAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-12 07:22:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO SP
09MADRID583IRENA - SPAIN SUPPORTS UAE BID FOR HQ, SEEKING
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-17 07:57:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO SP
09MANILA154Philippine Nuclear Plans
[...] Summary: The Philippines is considering rehabilitating a never-used nuclear plant built in the 1980s, and recently entered into an agreement with the Korean Electric Power Corporation to study the feasibility of operating that plant. End summary. 2. Westinghouse completed a nuclear power [...]
2009-01-25 23:31:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO RP
09MATAMOROS18PUSHING THE TOURIST ECONOMY IN NORTHERN MEXICO: IS IT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-23 16:30:00Consulate MatamorosUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ELAB MX PGOV
09MONTEVIDEO9URUGUAYAN NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANS NOT DEFINITIVE
[...] Uruguay is increasingly interested in diversifying its energy sector, potentially including the use of nuclear power. Currently, the implementation of such a program is prohibited by law, but President Tabare Vazquez authorized feasibility research of a civil nuclear program and its implication [...]
2009-01-12 19:36:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO UY
09MOSCOW333RUSSIA MOVING INTO HIGH GEAR ON NANOTECHNOLOGY; ACTIVELY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Since Russia's preeminent manager Anatoliy Chubays became Director General of Russia's Corporation of Nanotechnologies (Rusnano) on September 22, 2008 Rusnano has both bolstered its international reputation and begun investing in nanotechnology in Russia. To showcase Russia's c [...]
2009-02-11 15:15:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTNGD TPHY ETRD BTIO TSPL PREL KIPR KTIA RS
09MOSCOW851RUSSIA'S ATOMSTROYEXPORT CANNOT FULFILL EXISTING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Russian policymakers are relying on Russia's competitive advantage in civilian nuclear power to help it diversify its natural resources-based economy. Atomstroyexport, Russia's international nuclear power plant constructor is diligently pursuing construction contracts for 11 n [...]
2009-04-03 04:02:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP BTIO ETRD ETTC ENRG TRGY PREL ECON RS
09NICOSIA416CYPRUS' BFIF FUND 2009. RESULTS FROM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia received USD 17,100 of Business Facilitation Incentive Funds (BFIF) to cover the costs of two Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) seminars organized by the Economic/Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia in April and to subsidize U.S.-made auto distributors' p [...]
2009-06-26 12:46:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09NICOSIA9CYPRUS' PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS
[...] Summary: Embassy Nicosia requests BFIF funding to: 1) reserve space at the Cyprus International Trade Fair to promote U.S. products and services to the general public, as well as to cover costs for related advertising and printing of promotional materials. Embassy Nicosia notes that USD 1,100 i [...]
2009-01-12 12:11:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT ETRD ECON EINV BTIO CY
09OSLO600 PROFILE OF THE LARGE AND ACTIVE NORWEGIAN DIASPORA
[...] (U) Summary: The Norwegian diaspora in the United States is a large identifiable group with some 4.5 million people and maintains deep and firmly institutionalized connections to Norway. This cable responds to reftel request for information about this group. Several Norwegian-American organi [...]
2009-09-30 11:26:00Embassy OsloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP SCUL SMIG TSPL
09OTTAWA720CANADA: EXPERIENCE ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES
[...] (U) Like the United States, Canada is a nation of immigrants. Immigrants make up twenty percent of the overall population in Canada, according to the most recent census data (2006). The largest Diaspora in Canada is from the United Kingdom (579,620) followed by China (466,940),India (443,6 [...]
2009-09-15 19:57:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SCUL EAID TSPL BTIO BEXP
09PARAMARIBO19ACCOUNTING DATA USA TRADE SHOW (2008)
[...] (U) Post submits the accounting information for the USA Trade Show 2008, held July 18-20 in Paramaribo Total BFIF FY 2008 funds allotted: $ 5,000 BFIF Fundcite: M9: 1900 80113000-1005-1005800160A-050500-2251-2589 Funds appropriated for the USA Trade show were as follows: Decorating compa [...]
2009-01-14 16:16:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD ADPM NS
09PARAMARIBO279ACCOUNTING DATA USA EXPO 2009
[...] (U) Post submits the accounting information for the USA EXPO 2009, held July 24-26, in Paramaribo. Total BFYF FY 2009 funds allotted: $ 5,000 BFIF Fund cite: M9: 19 901130000-1005-9BF053-050500-2251-2589 Funds used for the USA Expo 2009 were as follows: Venue rental $1,740.00 Deco [...]
2009-09-18 16:15:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN NS BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD
09PORTOFSPAIN295BFIF FY-09 PROJECTS IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Port of Spain thanks EEB/CBA for providing BFIF funding to improve Post's commercial training and outreach. To date in FY-09, Post used BFIF funding to allow the Political-Economic Officer and Economic Assistant to attend commercial training in Santo Domingo. Knowledge gaine [...]
2009-07-17 16:44:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO CVIS ABUD TD
09PORTOFSPAIN430SETTLEMENT OFFER ON GTL DISPUTE IN TRINIDAD
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The commercial dispute continues between U.S.-based fuel processing company World GTL (WGTL) and Trinidad and Tobago's national oil company Petrotrin (ref). In recent weeks, the CDA has urged the GOTT to be flexible and consider a commercial settlement during separate conversat [...]
2009-11-03 18:20:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG EINV ECON KIDE TRGY BTIO PGOV TD
09PORTOFSPAIN468WGTL SETTLEMENT DEADLINE MAY PASS WITHOUT GOTT ACTION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: World GTL's (WGTL) dispute with Trinidad and Tobago's national oil company Petrotrin (reftels) is reaching a watershed moment as its offer for settlement expires December 3. The Minister of Trade told Charge that the GOTT considers the dispute a commercial matter, and Pe [...]
2009-11-25 18:26:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV KIDE ECON EPET PGOV TRGY BTIO TD
09PORTOFSPAIN480PETROTRIN REJECTS DEMAND TO SETTLE WGTL DISPUTE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Lawyers for Trinidad and Tobago's state-owned oil company Petrotrin sent a letter dated December 2 to attorneys representing US-based World GTL (WGTL) rejecting that firm's claims that Petrotrin expropriated its property and fraudulently and negligently deprived WGTL of its inve [...]
2009-12-04 20:55:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV KIDE ECON EPET PGOV TRGY BTIO TD
09PRAGUE102URANIUM RENAISSANCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-20 16:00:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO RU EZ
09PRAGUE705RECOMMENDATION TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
[...] (SBU) Summary: In his October 21 letter to Czech PM Fischer, Energy Secretary Chu wrote that he "would welcome discussion on a bilateral technology agreement that would promote cooperation in nuclear energy research and development in areas such as next generation design." The Government of [...]
2009-12-04 10:21:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY ENRG BTIO PREL TNGD BEXP EZ
09PRISTINA40KOSOVO: 2009 BFIF PROPOSALS
[...] Post thanks EEB/CBA for the opportunity to submit proposals for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF). Per reftel instructions, USEP is submitting three proposals for consideration. 2. International Franchise Expo: There has been a steady increase in inquiries from U.S. companie [...]
2009-02-02 12:16:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON ETRD YI EINV KV
09QUITO257DESPITE DELAYS, QUITO HOPES TO COMPLETE ROAD TO NEW AIRPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Representatives from Quito's municipal government told EconOff on March 31 that, despite delays, they still hoped to complete a road to Quito's new airport in time for the airport's scheduled inauguration on August 10, 2010. The representatives detailed progress in securing lan [...]
2009-04-14 21:18:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON BTIO EAIR EAID EINV ECIN EC MARR MCAP
09RABAT389MOROCCO: VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S VISIT SUCCEEDS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Virginia Governor Tim Kaine explored opportunities for deepening the economic relationship between Virginia and Morocco with key Moroccan officials, focusing on the already important agricultural trade and port cooperation. On April 23, Prime Minister El Fassi said Morocco wa [...]
2009-05-06 12:18:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR BEXP BTIO ETRD PREL MO ENERG
09RABAT782DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT MOROCCO
[...] Summary. Far-flung and fluid, the Moroccan diaspora stretches throughout Europe, across the Atlantic Ocean, throughout the Middle East and North Africa (notably in Israel),and beyond. Some diasporans are recent immigrants to their adoptive country; others are second- or third-generation. The [...]
2009-09-17 15:47:00Embassy RabatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09RIGA484LATVIA: POLITICAL INFIGHTING THREATENING PASSAGE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Political infighting among members of the governing coalition is threatening the passage of a credible 2010 budget. If Latvia does not pass a credible budget, the consequences could include not only the end of international assistance and a weakening of investor confidence, but [...]
2009-09-30 13:21:00Embassy RigaCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN BTIO PGOV PREL EU LG
09RIGA516LATVIA: CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR SEES CREDIBLE BUDGET
[...] (C) Summary: The Bank of Latvia is downplaying the severity of new budget adjustments and the likelihood of significant mortgage relief, while admitting pressure on the lat could intensify unless a serious budget is submitted soon. The Bank is urging the early sale of Parex Bank. End Summary. [...]
2009-10-16 08:11:00Embassy RigaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON BTIO SW LG
09SANAA120EMBASSY SANAA'S FY2009 BFIF PROPOSALS
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Sanaa proposes two FY2009 projects for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF): (1) training for the Economic/Commercial officer and the FSN Commercial Assistant, both of whom are new to Post and lack any formal commercial tradecraft training, and (2) a one-day investme [...]
2009-01-22 04:07:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD YM
09SANAA348SUCCESS OF YEMEN'S FIRST MINE DEPENDENT ON
[...] (SBU) Yemen's first mine is expected to export zinc starting in mid-2010, contributing up to USD 160 million of non-oil revenues to the ROYG after the end of a three-year tax holiday. The UK-Yemeni joint venture, Jabal Salab, is hoping that the price of zinc returns to its 2008 peak so that t [...]
2009-03-02 10:26:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ELAB EMIN ENRG BTIO YM
09SANSALVADOR898ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES: El SALVADOR
[...] (U) Post's responses to reftel queries are below. Certain topics have been combined to minimize redundancy. -------- OVERVIEW -------- 2. (SBU) Summary. An estimated three million Salvadorans reside abroad, with approximately 90 percent of them in the U.S. Salvadorans are a readily [...]
2009-09-25 17:02:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG TSPL
09SANSALVADOR901ENGAGING DIASPORA COMMUNITIES: El SALVADOR
[...] (U) Post's responses to reftel queries are below. Certain topics have been combined to minimize redundancy. -------- OVERVIEW -------- 2. (SBU) Summary. An estimated three million Salvadorans reside abroad, with approximately 90 percent of them in the U.S. Salvadorans are a readily [...]
2009-09-25 19:13:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG TSPL
09SARAJEVO1108BOSNIA: DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Post offers the following answers to questions from para 15 of reftel. The Post point of contact on diaspora issues will be Patrick Hanish. A) To what extent are diasporans from your host country an identifiable community? Are there existing diaspora networks, organizations or online [...]
2009-09-18 10:12:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL BA
09SARAJEVO75BOSNIA: FY09 BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Post appreciates EEB/CBA's offer of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) support. Per reftel instructions, we submit the following proposals in rank priority order. Our responses are keyed to reftel instructions. 2. Regional Balkan Energy Meeting (Two-Day),April 2009. a) The Bal [...]
2009-01-16 15:03:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD
09SINGAPORE869EMBASSY SINGAPORE: NO EXPERIENCE ENGAGING
[...] Post does not know of any community of Singaporeans living abroad that would qualify as a "diaspora" using the criteria set forth in reftel paragraph 4. Given that there are no known diaspora communities of Singaporeans, Post is unable to provide meaningful responses to the questions posed i [...]
2009-09-10 01:28:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL
09SKOPJE540MACEDONIA'S DIASPORA GROUPS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Diaspora groups from Macedonia, most active in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, are divided along the ethnic lines of the country,s two largest groups-- ethnic Macedonians and ethnic Albanians. The ethnic separation of diaspora interests -- coupled with use of the term "Mace [...]
2009-11-10 12:21:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BEXP BTIO EAID OIIP PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09STATE31398WORLD BANK'S MIGA PLANS IRAQ TRIP AND ENGAGEMENT
[...] (SBU) Representatives of the Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and State met with the head of the World Bank Group's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA),Executive Vice-President Izumi Kobayashi, and Chief Operating Officer James Bond, to discuss MIGA's incipient efforts at suppor [...]
2009-04-01 15:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC BEXP BTIO EFIN EINV OTRA IZ
09STATE53005GE DISCUSSES PAYMENT FOR IRAQ CONTRACT AND SEEKS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Senior GE officials met with NEA DAS Richard Schmierer May 20 to signal their concern regarding payment for the $2.7 billion contract with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MOE). GE would like to move away from ad hoc payment solutions for each installment, as has so far been [...]
2009-05-22 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ECIN ECON EFIN EIND ENRG IZ
09STATE74735(U) RUSSIAN ENERGY MINISTER SERGEY SHMATKO
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN INFORMATION CONCERNING RUSSIAN ENERGY MINISTER SERGEY SHMATKO. SHMATKO SINCE HIS APPOINTMENT IN MAY 2008 AS ENERGY MINISTER HAS QUICKLY ASSUMED A PROACTIVE ROLE IN ADVANCING RUSSIA'S ENERGY DIPLOMACY. SHMATKO ALSO APPEARS OPEN TO REVIVING THE LO [...]
2009-07-17 17:08:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR BEXP BTIO EINV ENRG RS
09STATE80207(C) KUDOS AND FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS ON CHINA'S
[...] (C/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS GREATLY APPRECIATE REFTEL ON CHINA'S INVESTMENT TREATY NEGOTIATIONS WITH FRANCE. GIVEN THE ADMINISTRATION'S REVIEW OF THE MODEL BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATY (BIT),WE ARE MONITORING OTHER ONGOING INVESTMENT NEGOTIATIONS, ESPECIALLY AS THEY RELATE TO INCREASING INVE [...]
2009-07-31 22:02:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR BTIO ECIN EINV ETRD CH
09STPETERSBURG48AMBASSADOR BEYRLE MEETS WITH ST. PETERSBURG GOVERNOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: In their first official meeting together, the Ambassador and Governor Matviyenko discussed the economic crisis, U.S. investment, international relations, and various housekeeping issues related to the Consulate. The meeting was cordial and Governor Matviyenko was clearly will [...]
2009-04-22 08:18:00Consulate St PetersburgUNCLASSIFIEDRS ASCH BTIO ECON EINV
09TALLINN17 TALLINN'S BFIF FY09 PROPOSAL
[...] Summary: Embassy Tallinn proposes one FY09 project for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund connected to the upcoming launch of the Commerce-State Post Partnership Program MOU for Fee Collection. Post requests funding to send our Economic/Commercial/EU LES for training in Foreign Commerci [...]
2009-01-14 14:12:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BEXP AMGT ABUD BTIO EINV EN
09TALLINN187TALLINN'S BFIF FY09 REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy Tallinn received USD 3,090 from the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) to send our Economic/Commercial Assistant to the Pow Wow trade fair and training in Miami on May 15-May 21. Post used 3,036.34 USD for the project. End Summary. 2. (U) Post initiated in 200 [...]
2009-07-17 12:51:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BEXP ABUD AFIN BTIO EINV EN
09TEGUCIGALPA1081TFH01: INVESTMENT FOUNDATION LEADER DISCUSSES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Foundation for Investment and Development of Exports (FIDE),Honduras's leading business foundation, is grappling with the challenge of how to market Honduras to investors in light of the ongoing political crisis. FIDE's Executive President, Vilma Sierra de Fonseca, told the [...]
2009-10-23 22:17:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALBEXP BTIO ECON EINV ETRD KDEM HO
09TEGUCIGALPA1147TFHO1: EXPANDING ELECTRICAL ENERGY ALTERNATIVES
[...] (U) Summary: The National Electrical Energy Company of Honduras has re-issued a request for proposals for 250 megawatts of renewable energy in a way that will allow small to medium-sized producers to compete with larger companies. Many small producers indicate they are ready to submit propo [...]
2009-11-13 00:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO EAID ECON ENRG ETRD SENV HO
09THEHAGUE44NETHERLANDS: NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPANSION NOT IMMINENT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Netherlands will not lead a European "nuclear renaissance." If Europe's commitment to nuclear power takes off, the Dutch will eventually follow. There is a growing consensus that the Netherlands cannot achieve its ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets w [...]
2009-01-20 09:36:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO NL
09TIRANA37ALBANIA'S BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] Post is pleased to forward Embassy Tirana's proposals for FY09 BFIF funding as requested reftel. 2. Proposal 1: Promotion of the IBP Franchising Show, Washington DC. a) Albanians are very entrepreneurial people as witnessed by the large number of small shops and service businesses thro [...]
2009-01-20 06:31:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT BEXP BTIO EINV ECON AL
09TIRANA634 DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT: TIRANA RESPONSE
[...] Summary: Below is Post's response to ref A request concerning information on the Albanian diaspora. End summary. 2. Albania is a country of approximately 3.6 million comprised of ethnic Albanians (95 per cent),Greeks (3 per cent) and other groups, such as Roma (Gypsies),Serbs, and Macedoni [...]
2009-09-22 14:35:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
09VIENTIANE458 LAOS REACHES OUT TO "DIASPORA"
[...] The GOL estimates one million Lao live overseas, mostly in the U.S., France, Australia, Japan, Germany, and Belgium. In the U.S., Lao-Hmong and Lowland Lao make up the majority of the Diaspora. Although in the past the GOL made little attempt to engage with its Diaspora, the GOL now actively [...]
2009-09-23 10:49:00Embassy VientianeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM EAID EINV BEXP BTIO OEXC OIIP SCUL
09WARSAW1029SUPPORT FOR POLAND'S ASPIRING NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Polish government requests US assistance in launching a nuclear power program. PM Tusk's goal of generating nuclear power by 2020 is optimistic. However, simultaneously meeting Poland's carbon emissions commitments and addressing its energy security concerns will require d [...]
2009-10-05 14:23:00Embassy WarsawUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EINV TRGY BEXP BTIO PL
09YAOUNDE586WHAT CRISIS? BUSINESS FORUMS REAP COMMERCIAL SUCCESS
[...] (U) Summary. The global economic crisis took a back seat for one week, as Embassy Yaounde's Commercial Team lead a delegation of 45 Cameroonian business leaders and government officials to Washington for meetings with their American counterparts during the week of May 4. The primary objecti [...]
2009-06-30 15:45:00Embassy YaoundeUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO ECON ETRD KTDB CM
09YAOUNDE827The Cameroonian Diaspora
[...] Post offers the following in responses to reftel request: A. There are several different diaspora groups scattered over the U.S., France, and other European countries. Some of the more significant groups in the U.S. include: the Progressive Initiative for Cameroon (PICAM),a civil society [...]
2009-09-29 15:50:00Embassy YaoundeUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EAID OEXC OIIP PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SMIG
10ADDISABABA101ETHIOPIA'S 2010 BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] (U) This cable is a reftel response detailing post's 2010 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund's (BFIF) two project proposals. Post requests BFIF funding in order to implement the following two projects: 1) Creating an AmCham Ethiopia quarterly business newsletter; and 2) Promoting the for [...]
2010-01-22 12:27:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO AF ET
10ASHGABAT106TURKMENISTAN'S UNDERDEVELOPED TRANSPORT SECTOR
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Private transportation companies in Turkmenistan reported gradual growth in 2008-2009 in the country's trucking, railway and maritime sectors. Despite this growth, transportation companies acknowledged serious inf [...]
2010-01-22 11:32:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EAIR ELTN EWWT EINV BTIO IR TX
10ASHGABAT112WINTERSHALL REP ON TURKMEN ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: German-based energy company Wintershall continues to seek an onshore energy deal with the Turkmen Government, but reports little success. The local representative described the company's progress as slow going, adding that its current offshore production sharing agreement has not [...]
2010-01-22 12:41:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT120HYUNDAI'S INCREASING PRESENCE IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: South Korea's Hyundai Group is expanding its presence in Turkmenistan by increasing automobile and heavy machinery sales, and by winning a much sought after contract to build a gas processing plant (Ref A). Since 2 [...]
2010-01-26 11:37:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ELND EIND EINV KS TX
10ASHGABAT123TURKMENISTAN: SOUTH YOLOTAN CONTRACTORS OFF TO
[...] (C) On December 29, 2009, state-run Turkmengaz signed contracts with four foreign firms to develop the first phase of the reportedly massive South Yolotan gas field (Ref A). UAE-based Petrofac International (UAE) LLC reportedly signed a $3.98 billion contract to build a gas processing plant and [...]
2010-01-26 11:53:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT126TURKMENISTAN: US AGRIBUSINESS PROPOSALS NEED HELP
[...] (C) A company representative for several U.S. companies met with Poloff on January 21 to discuss a test project on irrigation systems in which he is participating. This businessman represents the U.S. company Valmont that produces center pivot irrigation systems, among other structures. Valmo [...]
2010-01-26 12:59:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEAGR ETRD BTIO PGOV PREL SENV TX
10ASHGABAT127CHEVRON AND THE GOTX TRY TO REACH MIDDLE GROUND
[...] (C) Chevron's representative in Turkmenistan met with Charge on January 26 to discuss recent Government of Turkmenistan (GOTX) reaction to Chevron's latest proposal. The company rep stated that Deputy Chairman Baymyrat Hojamuhammedov asked Chevron in December for a draft MOU to increase produc [...]
2010-01-26 13:09:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT130TURKMENISTAN: BRITISH DIPLOMATS TALK CENTRAL ASIA
[...] (C) On January 26, econoff met with the new British Ambassador to Turkmenistan Keith Allen and the British Regional Energy Officer Martin Child. The British Ambassador stated that he had brought up the UK's increased interest in securing natural gas for Europe at his first meeting with Presid [...]
2010-01-27 12:31:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO KZ UK TX
10ASHGABAT15TURKMENISTAN: LOTUS ENERGY PLANNING TO EXPAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkish-based Lotus Energy continues to seek lucrative energy sector deals with the Government of Turkmenistan. Lotus Energy's founder and CEO Erdal Celik was the first CEO of the Turkish energy company Chalyk Energy, but left Chalyk in 2005 over differences with the company's hi [...]
2010-01-06 09:27:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TU TX
10ASHGABAT158TURKMENISTAN: AVAZA -- THEY'RE BUILDING IT, BUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov decreed the creation of the Avaza Tourist Zone (ATZ) in 2007. He envisioned a place where Turkmen could rest, exercise, and receive medical and health treatment, right next to the Caspian Sea. To implement his decree, Berdimuhamedov [...]
2010-02-02 12:25:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL EINV ETRD BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT161TURKMENISTAN: IRANIAN BUSINESSMAN SETS SIGHTS ON
[...] (C) An Iranian entrepreneur resident in Ashgabat the past 18 years operating a highly successful tile and ceramic import business (Ref A) hopes to bring McDonalds to Turkmenistan. Abbas Mehrabian, who recently returned from his first U.S. visit, told Iran Watcher that while there, he had cont [...]
2010-02-02 13:08:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEINV BTIO ECON PGOV PREL IR TX
10ASHGABAT174TURKMENISTAN: TURKMENBASHY OIL REFINERY CONTINUES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkmenistan's largest oil refinery is located in the northwestern city of Turkmenbashy (previously known as Krasnovodsk) on the Caspian Sea. The Turkmenbashy oil refinery produces diesel fuel, gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and a variety of petrochemical products. Accor [...]
2010-02-06 07:41:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO SENV IR TX
10ASHGABAT185FEW CASINOS IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Currently there are three casinos operating in Turkmenistan. A Turkish company owns all three. Former President Niyazov allowed the casinos to open in the 1990s, and the current president has shown no sign of clos [...]
2010-02-09 10:58:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ECON EINV PGOV SOCI TX
10ASHGABAT188MALAYSIA'S PETRONAS CONTINUES TO INVEST IN
[...] (C) On February 9, econoff met with Malaysian energy company Petronas' General Director for Turkmenistan Yeow Kian Chai. He characterized his company's work in Turkmenistan as "really tough," but emphasized that Petronas was one of two foreign energy companies that are currently producing oil [...]
2010-02-10 11:59:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO MY TX
10ASHGABAT195TURKMENISTAN: U.S. COMPANY WEATHERFORD EYES MORE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S.-based oil and gas service company Weatherford continues to press forward in Turkmenistan, seeking additional service contracts with international oil and gas companies (IOC),as well as direct contracts with the Government of Turkmenistan (GOTX). The company is considering a [...]
2010-02-11 11:42:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO IR TX
10ASHGABAT207TURKMENISTAN: BURIED HILL STILL HOPES TO DRILL IN DISPUTED WATER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Cyprus-registered energy company Buried Hill hopes to drill in Block 3 of the Caspian by the end of 2010. The company has completed seismic exploration and a required environmental impact study and is awaiting Turkmen governmental approval before it begins drilling. However, [...]
2010-02-12 12:26:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO AJ TX
10ASHGABAT21TURKMENISTAN: KOREAN COMPANIES SEE LITTLE PROGRESS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Despite the recent success of a few South Korean companies is concluding contracts with the Turkmen government, an ROK Embassy official emphasized that Korean companies still have difficulty entering the Turkmen market. The November 2008 visit to South Korea by President Berdimuh [...]
2010-01-07 08:53:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO KS TX
10ASHGABAT218TURKMENISTAN: PRESIDENT BERDIMUHAMEDOV'S FEBRUARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Both France and Turkmenistan view President Berdimuhamedov's February 1-2 visit to France as a success, according to French Charge Henri Leval. In addition to meetings with France's top leadership, Berdimuhamedov presided at a Turkmen-French Business Forum meeting, attended by 1 [...]
2010-02-17 06:52:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD EPET BTIO FR TX
10ASHGABAT227TURKMENISTAN: COTTON SPINNING PLANTS NOT ADVANCING
[...] (U) Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov opened a new cotton spinning factory on February 17 in the town of Geok Depe, just outside of Ashgabat. The factory is one in a series of new plants that is supposed to help Turkmenistan's textile industry be more competitive in the world m [...]
2010-02-19 08:44:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALBTIO ETRD EIND PGOV TX
10ASHGABAT234TURKMENISTAN: ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP PROJECT UNDER
[...] (C) A U.S. company operating in Turkmenistan reached a milestone on February 18-19 when it began work on an environmental cleanup project near Hazar (formerly Cheleken) on the Caspian Sea (Ref A). Resource Analytics, a subsidiary of Global Environmental Science Technologies, had signed a cont [...]
2010-02-23 13:37:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALBTIO EINV EPET PGOV SENV TX
10ASHGABAT244TURKMENISTAN: U.S. ENERGY COMPANY SHOWS SAVVY IN
[...] (U) Sensitive but Unclassified. Not for public Internet. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Executives of recently-formed, Houston-based TX Oil, whose directors include a son of the 41st U.S. President, met with Turkmen government officials, including President Berdimuhamedov, on February 24-25. The purpos [...]
2010-02-25 11:12:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ENIV ENRG EPET PGOV TX
10ASHGABAT250TURKMENISTAN: A TALE OF TWO BUSINESSES: LICORICE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan's second largest city, continues its role as a transport hub and industrial center, despite diminished regional commerce in the post-Soviet era. A large complex that processes locally-harvested licorice root continues to prosper due to the availability [...]
2010-02-26 12:07:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBTIO ECON BEXP PGOV EINV TX
10ASHGABAT30TURKMENISTAN: CHEVRON HOPEFUL IN 2010
[...] (C) On January 6, EconOff met with Chevron's local representative to discuss the company's plans for 2010. The local rep alluded to the recent announcement that the Government of Turkmenistan (GOTX) awarded four service contracts to Chinese, Korean, and UAE companies to develop onshore gas re [...]
2010-01-07 12:30:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT33TURKMENISTAN: ONLY BASIC VETERINARY SERVICES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The State Veterinary Service of Turkmenistan is responsible for all animal care in the country, including licensing and employment of veterinarians, maintaining healthy livestock, preventing the spread of contagious diseases, and certifying the quality of meat imports and exports. [...]
2010-01-08 07:24:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALBTIO EAGR ECON EINV ETRD PGOV SOCI TX
10ASHGABAT4TURKMENISTAN: 2010 BFIF PROPOSAL
[...] Brief Justification for Project 1 -- Trade Show. Embassy Ashgabat would like to assist Turkmen business people to attend a trade show in the United States in May 2010 by sending a locally engaged Embassy staff person (LES) as a trade show facilitator. The concept of entrepreneurship is still [...]
2010-01-04 12:28:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT41TURKMEN GAS TO TURKEY AND BEYOND THROUGH IRAN?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The attendance of Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yildiz at the opening of the second gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Iran raised questions about Turkey's heightened interest in Turkmen gas via Iran. The Turkish Embassy's Economic Counselor in Ashgabat, Ahmet E [...]
2010-01-08 12:49:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO IR TU TX
10ASHGABAT46MARATHON OIL EYEING TURKMENISTAN
[...] (C) Marathon Oil, the fourth largest U.S. oil company, is trying to establish a foothold in the Turkmen energy market. The company has yet to open an office in Turkmenistan, but it does have a locally-employed representative based in Ashgabat. The company first appeared in Turkmenistan in July [...]
2010-01-13 12:31:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT47TURKMEN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for public internet. 2. (U) On January 11, the Turkmenistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent an announcement to all diplomatic missions about a conference, "Problems of Use of Alternative Energy in Turkmenistan," that is being organized by the Academy of [...]
2010-01-13 12:40:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTRGY ENRG BTIO PGOV SENV TX
10ASHGABAT56TURKMENISTAN: U.S. ENTREPRENEUR'S CAR BUSINESS IN
[...] (C) On January 13, econoff met with the owner of International Automotive Resources to discuss his decision to buy used cars in the United States. and ship them to Ashgabat, while also setting up an automotive service center in the capital. The owner, a U.S. citizen from Arizona, purchased a [...]
2010-01-14 12:56:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALETRD ELTN ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10ASHGABAT71TURKMENISTAN: LUKOIL BIDING TIME FOR OFFSHORE DEAL
[...] (C) On January 15, econoff met with the director of LukOil's office in Ashgabat, Andrey Podbolotov, to discuss the company's prospects in Turkmenistan. Podbolotov stated that LukOil was still very much interested in developing an offshore exploration block in the Caspian Sea. He thought that [...]
2010-01-19 06:55:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO RS TX
10ASHGABAT72TURKMENISTAN: INNOVATION IN IRRIGATION NEEDS A
[...] (SBU) Irrigation for farmland and limited water resources are perpetual problems in Turkmenistan. One small business organization has an idea for how to irrigate crops more efficiently, but is having trouble promoting and gaining acceptance for its idea. "Dayhan Rowachlygy" was founded by a f [...]
2010-01-19 13:04:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEAGR ETRD EINV PGOV BTIO SENV TSPL TX
10ASHGABAT73MI SWACO'S EIGHT-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN TURKMENISTAN
[...] (SBU) MI SWACO, a U.S. company represented in Turkmenistan by its UK-based subsidiary M-I Drilling Fluids U.K. Ltd, has been present in Turkmenistan since 2002. In Turkmenistan, the company focuses on supplying drilling fluids and drilling fluid-related equipment. The company also provides c [...]
2010-01-19 13:07:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALEPET ECON PGOV EINV BTIO TX
10BAKU15AZERBAIJAN: MOED READY TO RE-ENGAGE ON NEXT ROUND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The U.S. - Azerbaijan Economic Partnership Commission last met in November 2008; prior to that, meetings took place roughly annually, alternating between Baku and Washington. These meetings were successful in sending a message about U.S. commitment to a more transparent business [...]
2010-01-08 08:20:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ETRD BTIO EFIN KCOR KIPR AJ TU GG
10BANGKOK379Thai Business Leaders Tell DAS Marciel that the Regional
[...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting hosted by Ambassador John for visiting DAS Scot Marciel, Thai business leaders expressed confidence in ASEAN as a stable business community and stressed the importance of the Greater Mekong Sub-region in U.S. foreign policy. They are not concerned about China's gro [...]
2010-02-12 09:22:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP BTIO ECON CH BM TH
10BELMOPAN104UDP GOVERNMENT'S SECOND ANNIVERSARY BRINGS BUDGET SHORTFALLS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On February 9 the Prime Minister held his quarterly press conference in Belize City. The main issues discussed were his Government's successes, social assistance programs, the economy, and crime and security. The PM also answered an onslaught of questions from the media, includi [...]
2010-02-24 15:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS SOCI ECON BTIO BH
10DJIBOUTI66DJIBOUTI: FY10 BFIF PROGRAM PROPOSAL
[...] SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. Embassy Djibouti, a non-Commercial Service post, requests USD 3,500 in FY10 BFIF funds (ref A) to organize a three-day workshop on entrepreneurship in Djibouti before October 2010. The proposed workshop--to be executed in collaboration with the Djiboutian National [...]
2010-01-25 10:27:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP BTIO EINV ETRD ECON DJ
10KINGSTON214JAMAICA LOOKS TO THE EAST
[...] (SBU) Jamaica's relationship with China has continued to blossom after Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding led a delegation to Beijing from January 30 to February 6 (Reftel A). The delegation, which also included three government ministers as well as several public sector officials, discussed a [...]
2010-02-10 20:41:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO BEXP ECIN ECON EAIR EIND EINV EMIN ETRD ELTN
10MEXICO426Scenesetter for Ambassador Kirk
[...] (SBU) Summary. Your visit comes at a crucial moment in our efforts to deepen our bilateral relationship with Mexico, our third largest trading partner after Canada and China. As we institutionalize our security agenda we will also need to give more attention to the economic and social agenda [...]
2010-02-05 21:42:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR MX ETRD PREL EINT ENRG BTIO
10MEXICO648USTR Kirk Visit to Mexico: Trade Irritants Balanced with
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. In his February 8-9 visit to Mexico City, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk emphasized the importance of our economic partnership with Mexico, not just in terms of trade but also in terms of mutually beneficial competitiveness. He met with President Calderon, Econo [...]
2010-02-22 20:23:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR MX ETRD PREL EINT ENRG BTIO
10MONTEVIDEO32FOR RELEASE: BFIF 2010 PROPOSALS FOR URUGUAY
[...] THE FOLLOWING ARE PROJECTS FOR WHICH POST IS REQUESTING FY 2010 BFIF FUNDS - NOT IN PRIORITY ORDER: ---------- PRADO FAIR ---------- 2. In 2009, Post adjusted its participation at the Prado fair from the large-scale U.S. pavilions of years past (lasting the entire two week [...]
2010-01-19 14:34:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDABUD BTIO ECON EINV ETRD BEXP UY
10MOSCOW396APEC INVITE DELIVERED TO RUSSIAN POCS
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-22 14:27:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIEDETRC ECIN ELTN ENRG PREL TNGD TPHY TSPL BTIO
10MUMBAI42ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROWING IN INDIA
[...] (SBU) Summary. With the majority of civil litigation cases taking over a decade to resolve through the Indian courts, businesses in Mumbai increasingly pursue alternative means for resolving contractual difference quickly and cheaply. The business community has devised Alternative Dispute Re [...]
2010-02-05 08:40:00Consulate MumbaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BTIO ECON EINV KDEM KIDE KJUS ETRD IN
10PARAMARIBO50SURINAME'S PROPOSAL FOR FY2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION
[...] (U) Embassy Paramaribo presents its FY2010 proposal under the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF)(reftel). The following are Post's proposals listed in rank order: - Organize a "USA Expo" to promote U.S. products in the Surinamese market, with a special focus given to market [...]
2010-01-22 19:21:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO NS
10PRAGUE115FEELING THE BURN: RENEWABLES TARGETS AND SOLAR
[...] (C) Summary: The Czech government's response to EU-set targets for increased use of renewable energy sources (RES) to meet electricity needs has been lackluster and expensive. Renewables' share in electricity consumption increased last year mainly due to a recession-driven decrease in total el [...]
2010-02-24 11:00:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALTRGY ENRG BTIO PREL TNGD BEXP EZ
10PRISTINA95KOSOVO: BFIF PROPOSAL FOR FY 2010
[...] SUMMARY: In consultation with our Foreign Commercial Service colleagues at Embassy Zagreb, post proposes two separate visits by FCS Zagreb personnel to Kosovo. The first will enable peer-to-peer training for Pristina's Commercial Assistant. The second will bring FCS Regional Officer Pamela Wa [...]
2010-02-26 13:36:00Embassy PristinaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO KV
10SANJOSE102Costa Rica's Spectrum Auction
[...] (U) Costa Rica's telecom regulator, SUTEL, held a public meeting January 18th to announce the schedule and conditions under which the cellular phone market will be opened to competition. The method of choice will be a "hybrid" auction in which competitors must first demonstrate their qualificat [...]
2010-01-20 23:22:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDECON ECPS BTIO CS
10SARAJEVO59BOSNIA: FY10 BFIF PROJECT PROPOSALS
[...] Post appreciated EEB/CBA's offer of Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) support. Per reftel instructions, we submit the following proposals in rank priority order. Our responses are keyed to reftel instructions. RENEWABLE ENERGY SEMINAR, MAY 2009 ----------------------------------- [...]
2010-01-21 10:47:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP KPAO ABUD AMGT BTIO ECON EINV ETRD BK
10STATE5831REPORT ON HORMATS-MAHDI MEETING IN WASHINGTON -
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 13, 2010 Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs, Robert Hormats and Iraqi Vice President Adel Abd' Al-Mahdi addressed several major economic challenges faced by Iraq. Al-Mahdi said that he is ready to see the debt issues with Gulf Arab neighbor [...]
2010-01-21 12:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EPET PREL PGOV EINV ECIN EAID EBEXP BTIO IZ
10TALLINN44TALLINN'S BFIF FY10 PROPOSAL
[...] Summary: Embassy Tallinn has two FY10 projects for the Business Facilitation Incentive Fund to consider. Post will provide cost estimates for the Baltic Partnership Program septel. In addition, we request USD 4,000 in BFIF funds for participation in the International Woodworking Machinery and [...]
2010-01-22 11:56:00Embassy TallinnUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV BEXP BTIO ABUD EN
10TASHKENT98UZBEKISTAN: 2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF)
[...] (U) Brief Justification for Project -- Trade Show. Embassy Tashkent is requesting funding to recruit and send a delegation of Uzbek businesspeople to the May 3-6, 2010, Offshore Technology Conference (Energy/Oil) in the U.S. (NOTE: Although this conference contains the word "offshore" in the [...]
2010-01-22 11:33:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO UZ
10TIRANA55ALBANIA'S BFIF PROPOSAL FOR 2010
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy has consulted with multiple agencies, local partners and others to develop a proposal that significantly expands outreach to the business community and that increases opportunities to promote U.S. products in Albania. End Summary. A. Proposal #1 Outreach & Resource Program [...]
2010-01-27 14:39:00Embassy TiranaUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON BTIO AL EINV ETRD
10TUNIS57TUNISIA PROPOSAL FOR BFIF FUNDS
[...] (U) Tunisia's economy is largely focused on trade with Europe, with U.S. exports at only $502 million in 2008 (8th after France, Italy, and Libya). Tunisian businesspeople, trade organizations, and chambers of commerce often cite lack of information about how to invest and trade with the Unite [...]
2010-01-25 13:07:00Embassy TunisUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO
10UNROME23HAITI: FEEDING HAITIANS: SEEDS FOR SUCCESS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Since the first days after the earthquake in Haiti, there has been concern - and considerable confusion - regarding the need for internationally sourced seed to meet the needs of the upcoming planting season. Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Development [...]
2010-02-19 17:52:00UN RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYFAO IFAD WFP UN EAID EAGR HA BTIO
10VIENNA54Austrian Rail Industry Targets U.S. High-Speed Rail
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Austria's railway industry is exploring potential investment and sales in the United States connected to the U.S. stimulus funding for high-speed rail. Austrian companies (some of which are already major investors in the U.S. rail sector) recognize the political imperative to cr [...]
2010-01-13 13:21:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELTN EIND BTIO TSPL AU
10WINDHOEK60RECALL 10 WINDHOEK 60
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-21 15:58:00Embassy WindhoekUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO WA
10WINDHOEK64Namibia: 2010 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF)
[...] (U) Embassy Windhoek is pleased to submit its 2010 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) request. Post has identified two priorities for 2010 BFIF funding: (1) $6494 - Local Trade Fair Participation (2) $3500 - Training for Locally Engaged Staff (LES) Both items w [...]
2010-01-21 16:44:00Embassy WindhoekUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO WA
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