On January 16th 2016, the 37 years of successive sanctions against Iran was lifted. Iran is currently home to 1.5% of the global GDP and is the 18th largest economy in the world, presenting itself as a strong business-case for significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). For the Iranian government, this means an immediate access to USD 150 billion in frozen assets, and an opportunity to rebuild the country’s industrialized economy. For businesses, the most immediate and significant sanctions to be lifted against Iran are the financial sanctions that have barred the country from playing in the global financial markets. This white paper provides a review of the Iranian economy, comparing it to lucrative emerging markets in the Middle East and Asia such as Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, while also highlighting investment opportunities and risks in Iran today.
this report includes the Iran financial markets and institutions. the report is compiled includind secondary dat from different sources such as articles, website, newspaper, books, etc.
Economic Analysis of Islamic Republic of IranSheikh_Rehmat
Done as a part of College assignment. This is the question -
A) Selection of a Country as discussed.
B) Complete study on the Economic parameters of the country with focus on a Member of Trading Blocks with Trade barriers in place.
C) International Trade Statistics ( Export & Import items)
D) Comparative or Competitive advantages they have in producing commodities.
E)History on being member of WTO/IMF/World bank etc.
Based on the above select a commodity or service you would like to import/export in India from the country in question and the steps to be undertaken to be successful
in this activity including marketing.
this report includes the Iran financial markets and institutions. the report is compiled includind secondary dat from different sources such as articles, website, newspaper, books, etc.
Economic Analysis of Islamic Republic of IranSheikh_Rehmat
Done as a part of College assignment. This is the question -
A) Selection of a Country as discussed.
B) Complete study on the Economic parameters of the country with focus on a Member of Trading Blocks with Trade barriers in place.
C) International Trade Statistics ( Export & Import items)
D) Comparative or Competitive advantages they have in producing commodities.
E)History on being member of WTO/IMF/World bank etc.
Based on the above select a commodity or service you would like to import/export in India from the country in question and the steps to be undertaken to be successful
in this activity including marketing.
Islamic Republic of Iran - Opportunities and Financial Crime Risks.Aperio Intelligence
We are a corporate intelligence and financial crime advisory firm based in the City of London. We specialise in: conducting enhanced due diligence on high risk customers and third parties; integrity due diligence on critical acquisitions and investments; market entry and political risk analysis; and investigations. We provide tailored training and advisory services relating to financial crime, in particular anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance. Our clients include some of the world’s leading regulated financial institutions and corporations. Our team has decades of collective experience in advising clients on financial crime and intelligence gathering, helping them to manage risk and maximise potential.
Contact us today for further information on how we can help you.
Gulf Cooperation Council - B2C e-Commerce Overview 2011Melih ÖZCANLI
Prepared by IMRG International
Commissioned by Visa Middle East
London - October 2011
The study focuses in particular to the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
The AFC Iraq Fund will be launched on the 15th May 2015 and aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing value and growth potential in the post conflict high-growth & resource rich Iraq market. The fund emphasises long term investment horizon to truly capture the opportunity in Iraq. The fund's investable universe consists of locally listed companies that have their principal business activities in Iraq as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of the business in Iraq as a whole including the prosperous Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). The AFC Iraq Fund offers access to investments in post conflict recovery potential of Iraq, including the KRI, and/or stability in its territory.
Asia Frontier Capital - AFC Iraq Fund presentationThomas Hugger
The AFC Iraq Fund was launched on the 26th June 2015 and aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing value and growth potential in the post conflict high-growth & resource rich Iraq market. The fund emphasises long term investment horizon to truly capture the opportunity in Iraq. The fund's investable universe consists of locally listed companies that have their principal business activities in Iraq as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of the business in Iraq as a whole including the prosperous Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). The AFC Iraq Fund offers access to investments in post conflict recovery potential of Iraq, including the KRI, and/or stability in its territory. The AFC Iraq Fund is managed by Asia Frontier Capital (Iraq) Limited, Cayman Islands under the executive leadership team of Thomas Hugger (CEO & Fund Manager) and Ahmed Tabaqchali (CIO) who have more than 47 years of investment experience as well as an extensive background covering global, emerging, frontier and MENA markets.
IN ASEAN SINGAPORE IS THE RICHEST ECONOMY WHILE MYANMAR IS POORESTMYO AUNG Myanmar
IN ASEAN SINGAPORE IS THE RICHEST ECONOMY WHILE MYANMAR IS POOREST
https://www.worldlistmania.com/top-20-poorest-countries-asia/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ASEAN_countries_by_GDP
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-richest-and-poorest-countries-of-southeast-asia.html
ECONOMICS
The Richest And Poorest Countries Of Southeast Asia
Singapore is the richest economy in Southeast Asia, while Myanmar is the poorest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asian_and_Pacific_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterpham/2017/10/18/why-is-asias-99-so-poor/#7fa9c41123be
Why Is Asia's 99% So Poor?
Peter Pham-Contributor-
I write financial newsletters for investors on how to profit in Asia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2VPPu5L5gI
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/04/which-asean-country-is-the-most-competitive/
Which ASEAN country is the most competitive?
https://www.gfmag.com/global-data/country-data/myanmar-gdp-country-report
Myanmar GDP and Economic Data
Country Report 2017 - Includes Myanmar real Gross Domestic Product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, GDP per capita, GDP composition and breakdown by sector.
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Myanmar economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Myanmar best banks and safest banks are also available.
https://www.gfmag.com/magazine/september-2018/frontier-asias-trickiest-puzzle
Myanmar: Frontier Asia's Trickiest Puzzle
Investing in Myanmar requires reconciling great opportunities and great risks.
SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 Author: AL EMID
https://borgenproject.org/why-is-myanmar-poor/
12NOV2017
Why is Myanmar Poor?
https://www.adb.org/countries/myanmar/poverty
Poverty in Myanmar
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/myanmar/overview
The World Bank In Myanmar
The World Bank is working with the government and other partners in support of reforms that will benefit all of the people of Myanmar, including the poor and vulnerable.
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2017/12/12/myanmar-revises-poverty-measure-to-reflect-needs-of-population-in-2015
Myanmar Revises Poverty Measure to Reflect Needs of Population in 2015
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2018/05/17/economy-grows-amid-uncertainty-in-myanmar
PRESS RELEASE May 17, 2018
Economy Grows Amid Uncertainty in Myanmar
An short introduction for Iran Economical Overview for Investment.
for whom are interested about starting a new business in Iran.
Potential field of investing.
Oil and gas, Mining, Agriculture,Tourist,....
This is a presentation given on 5 Dec 2008, in the EXFT2009 class of WFU MBA. It was given as part of a Foreign Investment investigation project for Dr. Chuck Kennedy's BGE class.
The world reacted with relief and excitement to the signature on 14 July 2015 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by Iran, China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Germany and the European Union. Iranians took to the streets of Tehran to celebrate the end to their isolation whilst executives around the globe toasted this game-changing breakthrough. On 13 October the Iranian parliament approved the JCPOA and it was adopted by the UN Security Council on 18 October. Under this historic agreement the UN, US and EU sanctions that have paralyzed Iran for years will begin to be relaxed once there is an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified implementation of agreed nuclear-related measures...
All the information you need to know about the Iran nuclear deal and the effect that it will have on the country's economy, as well as the impact at a worldwide level.
Islamic Republic of Iran - Opportunities and Financial Crime Risks.Aperio Intelligence
We are a corporate intelligence and financial crime advisory firm based in the City of London. We specialise in: conducting enhanced due diligence on high risk customers and third parties; integrity due diligence on critical acquisitions and investments; market entry and political risk analysis; and investigations. We provide tailored training and advisory services relating to financial crime, in particular anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance. Our clients include some of the world’s leading regulated financial institutions and corporations. Our team has decades of collective experience in advising clients on financial crime and intelligence gathering, helping them to manage risk and maximise potential.
Contact us today for further information on how we can help you.
Gulf Cooperation Council - B2C e-Commerce Overview 2011Melih ÖZCANLI
Prepared by IMRG International
Commissioned by Visa Middle East
London - October 2011
The study focuses in particular to the member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
The AFC Iraq Fund will be launched on the 15th May 2015 and aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing value and growth potential in the post conflict high-growth & resource rich Iraq market. The fund emphasises long term investment horizon to truly capture the opportunity in Iraq. The fund's investable universe consists of locally listed companies that have their principal business activities in Iraq as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of the business in Iraq as a whole including the prosperous Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). The AFC Iraq Fund offers access to investments in post conflict recovery potential of Iraq, including the KRI, and/or stability in its territory.
Asia Frontier Capital - AFC Iraq Fund presentationThomas Hugger
The AFC Iraq Fund was launched on the 26th June 2015 and aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation for investors by capturing value and growth potential in the post conflict high-growth & resource rich Iraq market. The fund emphasises long term investment horizon to truly capture the opportunity in Iraq. The fund's investable universe consists of locally listed companies that have their principal business activities in Iraq as well as foreign listed companies that have the majority of the business in Iraq as a whole including the prosperous Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). The AFC Iraq Fund offers access to investments in post conflict recovery potential of Iraq, including the KRI, and/or stability in its territory. The AFC Iraq Fund is managed by Asia Frontier Capital (Iraq) Limited, Cayman Islands under the executive leadership team of Thomas Hugger (CEO & Fund Manager) and Ahmed Tabaqchali (CIO) who have more than 47 years of investment experience as well as an extensive background covering global, emerging, frontier and MENA markets.
IN ASEAN SINGAPORE IS THE RICHEST ECONOMY WHILE MYANMAR IS POORESTMYO AUNG Myanmar
IN ASEAN SINGAPORE IS THE RICHEST ECONOMY WHILE MYANMAR IS POOREST
https://www.worldlistmania.com/top-20-poorest-countries-asia/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ASEAN_countries_by_GDP
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-richest-and-poorest-countries-of-southeast-asia.html
ECONOMICS
The Richest And Poorest Countries Of Southeast Asia
Singapore is the richest economy in Southeast Asia, while Myanmar is the poorest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asian_and_Pacific_countries_by_GDP_(PPP)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterpham/2017/10/18/why-is-asias-99-so-poor/#7fa9c41123be
Why Is Asia's 99% So Poor?
Peter Pham-Contributor-
I write financial newsletters for investors on how to profit in Asia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2VPPu5L5gI
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/04/which-asean-country-is-the-most-competitive/
Which ASEAN country is the most competitive?
https://www.gfmag.com/global-data/country-data/myanmar-gdp-country-report
Myanmar GDP and Economic Data
Country Report 2017 - Includes Myanmar real Gross Domestic Product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, GDP per capita, GDP composition and breakdown by sector.
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Myanmar economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Myanmar best banks and safest banks are also available.
https://www.gfmag.com/magazine/september-2018/frontier-asias-trickiest-puzzle
Myanmar: Frontier Asia's Trickiest Puzzle
Investing in Myanmar requires reconciling great opportunities and great risks.
SEPTEMBER 01, 2018 Author: AL EMID
https://borgenproject.org/why-is-myanmar-poor/
12NOV2017
Why is Myanmar Poor?
https://www.adb.org/countries/myanmar/poverty
Poverty in Myanmar
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/myanmar/overview
The World Bank In Myanmar
The World Bank is working with the government and other partners in support of reforms that will benefit all of the people of Myanmar, including the poor and vulnerable.
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2017/12/12/myanmar-revises-poverty-measure-to-reflect-needs-of-population-in-2015
Myanmar Revises Poverty Measure to Reflect Needs of Population in 2015
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2018/05/17/economy-grows-amid-uncertainty-in-myanmar
PRESS RELEASE May 17, 2018
Economy Grows Amid Uncertainty in Myanmar
An short introduction for Iran Economical Overview for Investment.
for whom are interested about starting a new business in Iran.
Potential field of investing.
Oil and gas, Mining, Agriculture,Tourist,....
This is a presentation given on 5 Dec 2008, in the EXFT2009 class of WFU MBA. It was given as part of a Foreign Investment investigation project for Dr. Chuck Kennedy's BGE class.
The world reacted with relief and excitement to the signature on 14 July 2015 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by Iran, China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Germany and the European Union. Iranians took to the streets of Tehran to celebrate the end to their isolation whilst executives around the globe toasted this game-changing breakthrough. On 13 October the Iranian parliament approved the JCPOA and it was adopted by the UN Security Council on 18 October. Under this historic agreement the UN, US and EU sanctions that have paralyzed Iran for years will begin to be relaxed once there is an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified implementation of agreed nuclear-related measures...
All the information you need to know about the Iran nuclear deal and the effect that it will have on the country's economy, as well as the impact at a worldwide level.
Some risks can be partially mitigated through thoughtfully designed, diversified investment strategies.Frontier markets offer an unfolding opportunity for investors who are seeking growth along with global diversification. But the risks of investing in these less mature markets need to be well understood.
Frontier-market investors should: · Make sure they are thoroughly educated about the asset class and its potential risks, including keeping up to date on developments in this fast-moving area of investment, especially since the “frontier” label refers to a shifting roster of nations. For example, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates graduated from frontier to emerging market status in 2014. ·Need to gain exposure to the asset class through a broadly diversified approach. · Incorporate an allocation to frontier markets in a broadly diversified portfolio. There is no doubt that the risks and costs of investing in frontier markets are greater than in emerging and developed markets.
But when it comes to some risk factors, such as fiscal stability, frontier markets may be less risky than many assume. Beyond that, some risks can be partly mitigated through thoughtfully designed, diversified investment strategies. It is possible that in some situations, adding a frontier markets allocation to a portfolio may actually lower its overall risk, given historically low correlations between FM, EM and developed market indices.
Additionally, frontier markets offer growth potential, and low correlations within markets and with other asset classes, along with relatively attractive valuations. These nascent markets represent an opportunity that growth-minded investors should not overlook.
Discuss on BIS's proceeding regarding data procurement in objectives such as a surveillance against AMF/CFT and financial stability. An investigation of the recent evolution of financial landscape is included.
The Growing Pharmaceutical Business in Latin America. By Fernando Ferrer. Mul...Fernando Ferrer, MBA
Presentation at the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce. NJ, USA
Fernando Ferrer, MBA - October 30, 2013
The challenges of the Pharmaceutical business in Latin America
The global pharmaceutical retail market is forecasted to reach US$ 1.2 trillion by 2017.
The 33 Latin American countries when taking together possess certain regional common characteristics in their political, geographical, socio-economic, racial and cultural profile; but many peculiarities and differences that range from infrastructure to local regulations and market access, all of which must be understood in order to create and implement business strategies to capture the market of 600 million people.
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela rank already on the top 20 worldwide pharma markets. At a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% in 5 years, the sales forecast of the top 7 Latin American markets will reach close to US$ 110 billion, boosting the growth of other regional countries and life science markets.
During the presentation we will discuss on key factors to succeed when entering in these growing markets.
The Project addresses the need for Nigerians to deal decisively with the menace of Financial misconduct at all levels of the national life if significant development would be made. Financial crimes and Misconducts have been identified as the singular bane to Nigeria's dvelopment
The Project addresses the pervasive challenge of Financial Misconduct as the Singular perpetrator of Underdevelopment in Nigeria and the need to tackle it going forward to the SDGs
The African continent represents the opportunities of tomorrow, and we at Roland Berger see strong business opportunities being created by Africa's improving economic strength. Mining this unprecedented potential requires sound knowledge and a thorough understanding of the market. That is the purpose of our study titled "Africa – The next growth opportunity". Its main goal is to highlight selected economies with environments conducive to robust economic growth, and at the same time help companies and investors benefit from and contribute to this growth by providing an in-depth analysis of high-potential industries within these economies.
The African continent represents the opportunities of tomorrow, and we at Roland Berger see strong business opportunities being created by Africa's improving economic strength. Mining this unprecedented potential requires sound knowledge and a thorough understanding of the market. That is the purpose of our study titled "Africa – The next growth opportunity". Its main goal is to highlight selected economies with environments conducive to robust economic growth, and at the same time help companies and investors benefit from and contribute to this growth by providing an in-depth analysis of high-potential industries within these economies.
We live in an era of globalisation as such business needs to expand in order to grow their business beyond their domestic market.
The problem for business is dealing with various governments around the world as part of getting access to new markets.
The world bank have said that corruption cost the world economy well over 1.5 trillion dollars on annual basis.
The Global
Economic
Environment
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Interesting The Guardian story about Italy that combines Culture (population) + Political (govt business subsidies) + Economic environments
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/11/underpopulated-italian-region-molise
Global Economic Environment
1 of 2
International Trade Theory
firms expanding internationally must appreciate how their international activities match with a country’s goals for international trade
Balance of Payments
a leading indicator of the international economic health of a country and may directly influence a firm’s expansion decisions https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/balance-of-trade
Government Policy and Trade
firms are directly impacted by government policies in areas such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers
3
Global Economic Environment
2 of 2
Institutions in the World Economy
institutions such as the World Trade Organization and the World Bank greatly influence trade policies, and ultimately can influence a firm’s global strategy
Regional Economic Integration
firms generally benefit from economic integration through lower costs of doing business. However it can also lead to stronger competitors
4
International Trade Theory
Why do nations trade?
Key international trade theories:
Absolute Advantage and Comparative Advantage
Product Life Cycle – Trade patterns and production over time
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Comparative Advantage
“Different countries have dissimilar prices and costs on goods because different goods require a different mix of factors in their production and because countries differ in their supply of these factors.” (Ohlin)
e.g., Can you grow salmon in Texas?
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Product Life Cycle
Four Phases of the Product Life Cycle:
Phase 1: the U.S. exports the product
Phase 2: foreign production starts
Phase 3: foreign production becomes competitive in export markets
Phase 4: import competition begins
The Product Life Cycle may not explain trade and production patterns as well anymore due to:
Short gap between phases
“Born globals” may skip some phases
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Product Life Cycle
1 of 3
Developed Nation (strong economy)
Produces more than consumes at the beginning, then a switch
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Product Life Cycle
2 of 3
Emerging Nation
Consumes more than produces at the beginning, then a switch
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The Consumer PLC
Extending a Product in Other Markets
Balance of Payments 1 of 2
The Balance of Payments (BOP) is a summary of a country's economic transactions w/the world, for a specified period of time.
Current Account
Goods (Merchandise)
Services
Unilateral Transfers
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm
http://tse.export.gov/TSE/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/indian-rupee-hits-an-all-time-low-of-72-69-versus-us-dollar/videoshow/65769296.cms
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U.S. Imports
vs. Exports
https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/balance-of-trade
Financial considerations
Reflects a country’s solvency/economic health
Steady loss of foreign exch.
Business relies on government as part of setting policies that allow business to invest either domestically or internationally
Countries require FDI as part of supporting their economy as such geopolitics can drive risks to both government as well as business
United Nations needs to return to its’ mandate of world peace including accountability and transparency when it comes to aid
Too many countries still have autocratic rules, especially in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Liberals around the world are to busy coddling extremism as way to deflect it from happening in their country. The problem is radical extremism will never be defeated through hugs and kisses. The root cause of extremism comes back to radical beliefs of what their religion is telling them in terms of their own Caliphate.
Global protectionism is on the rise as USA is looking for fair trade deals
The Economic Implications of US` Withdrawal from Iran DealDAVID OKOYE
The economy of one country in one way or the other connects with the economy of another and so it continues in chains linking virtually many countries. Economy is built by trade. A country trading successfully with good balance sheet will always have a booming economy. A country which does no successful trading will witness backwardness in its economy. When countries involve only intra-country trade, the success will be limited to the trading capacity of the countries, but when it engages inter-country/international trade, it opens itself to the boundless opportunities in trading with the many countries of the world.
This goes to say that world`s economic growth can be greatly enhanced by increasing international trades which is known professionally today as globalization.
Iran is a country rich with some natural resources which are constantly in high demand. Some of these natural resources are petroleum, uranium, plutonium, etc. All these natural resources, if extracted and traded as export product, will increase the country`s economy and in effect the economy of other countries of the world. This opportunity of increasing trades across borders and as a result bettering the economies of countries around the world has been truncated as sanctions and upon sanctions hits Iran.
This report will focus on the economic implications of these sanctions, on Iran, Europian Union, the United States of America and others countries, as they are imposed and lifted.
Similar to Iran's Revival : What Will Your Strategy Be? (20)
Role of In Vitro Diagnostics in Saudi ArabiaSolidiance
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system currently relies heavily on government funding, which accounts for 65% healthcare spending in the country. Healthcare trends in Saudi Arabia's, e.g. demographic shifts, high incidence rates of lifestyle related diseases, growing demand for private healthcare services, and strategic investments made by the government have driven demands for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices. Solidiance co-developed this exclusive white paper with Kind Abdulaziz Medical City and Abbott Diagnostics, highlighting the contribution, value and future of in vitro diagnostics in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system. According to the report, the future looks bright for IVD in Saudi Arabia, however it depends on how fast it can be adopted and implemented in order to benefit the government, healthcare players seeking to improve and invest on the sector, and also the people.
Emerging Opportunities in Myanmar's Diagnostic Imaging and In-Vitro DiagnosticsSolidiance
With the increasing economic growth and demographic changes in Myanmar, expenditure in the healthcare landscape is set to rise exponentially by the growing awareness of regular check-up for early detection of non-communicable diseases. The country is also witnessing rapid growth in healthcare demand which inevitably results in the development of the healthcare system. These shifts are creating emerging opportunities for private healthcare companies, especially in the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) and In Vitro Diagnostics market. However, demand for better healthcare services are increasing faster than supply, requiring global healthcare players to have a long strategic view of the market. This white paper analyses these trends and provides strategic insights to create a sustainable long term strategy to capitalize on these opportunities.
Indonesia's Green Industrial Estates and Best PracticesSolidiance
The rising trend of industrial estates in Indonesia coupled with a growing concern for environmental and social awareness have led industrial players in the adoption of green initiatives for their industrial estate. In the white paper, Solidiance mapped all 233 existing industrial estates in Indonesia, analyzes them using international best practices as a benchmark and our own framework that integrates three core pillars – economic, social, and environmental. The end result of assessment is the Best 5 Green Industrial Estates which can act as a guidelines for existing and new industrial players in shifting their business approach into a sustainable system. Although Indonesia’s industrial estates are still at a nascent stage, promising opportunities are visible in the marketplace.
Malaysia's Automation Sector: Pursuit of Opportunities and Shift of Industria...Solidiance
The market for Malaysia’s industrial automation vendors seem to have fallen into a state of idle uncertainty in which they will need to re-orientate and adapt in the market. Oil & gas, electronics and the automotive industries are facing rising costs and increased competition from neighboring markets.
Albeit high investments in 2014, the focus is now leaning towards chemicals and refinement of petroleum. In this white paper, Solidiance screened 198 automation vendors in Malaysia with 10 in-depth interviews on the business outlook and future industrial opportunities. The survey showed that firms radically turn away from manufacturing sectors such as oil & gas, and instead see the future in processing industries, e.g. chemicals and food processing.
China's chemical market is the world's largest which currently faces production overcapacity, slow growth of local demand, and high competition intensity. In this white paper, Solidiance addresses the questions on how to grow and maintain market position as many emerging competitors are moving up to the value chain through product upgrade, continuous innovation, and business expansion.
The answers are “The New Chemical Era in China” which will come up as the phenomenon resulting from the ability of different chemical companies to create their market identities to gain competitiveness.
This phenomenon is expected to gradually open new opportunities in development of different industry sectors, such as automotive, energy, construction, as well as electrical & electronic (E&E).
Myanmar, the Next Manufacturing Hub (focused on Special Economic Zones)Solidiance
Trade and investment liberalization, access to a large domestic and regional market, as well as abundant low cost labor make Myanmar attractive from a manufacturing perspective, but can Myanmar be the next China?
Solidiance further explores this topic in their latest white paper about Myanmar as the Next Manufacturing Hub. As the government is moving forward to increase share of industrials in the overall economy and boost exports to narrow the trade deficit as part of its 5 year plan.
However, infrastructure remains a key challenge and the government is now depending on the development of industrial and special economic zones (SEZ).
The market for Green Buildings in Vietnam | www.solidiance.com |Solidiance
Solidiance collaborated with the Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) to produce a comprehensive assessment of Vietnam's Green Building Sector. The results show that the green buildings market in Vietnam is still at the early stages of development, primarily as a result of cost sensitivities, low electricity prices, short-term thinking and misaligned incentives between building developers and users, an underdeveloped regulatory market, and a limited supply of skilled employees with green building awareness. This paper elaborates the market overview of the green building industry, green certifications used i.e. LOTUS and LEED, BCA GreenMark, and the market opportunity currently existing in Vietnam.
The China market for renewable energy: boom or bust ? | www.solidiance.comSolidiance
This Solidiance paper provides a snapshot of the renewable energy market in China and demonstrates the challenges and opportunities faced by this industry. The paper identifies the three key drivers behind the increasing importance of renewable energies to China, before examining the Chinese Government’s targets and strategies at the root of this industry growth in China. By examining four key sectors in focus, China hydro power, China wind power, China solar power and China biofuels, this paper ultimately demonstrates that while renewable energies are vital to China’s continued sustainable growth, there are a number of challenges which must first be overcome in each of the renewable sectors examined here if China is to extract the maximum potential from their renewable energy industries.
Visit www.solidiance.com and www.chinamarketintelligence.com for more insights on how we can help you to successfully enter the Chinese renewable energy market and grow your revenue in this sector.
4G Business Readiness: LTE Opportunities and Challenges in Asia | www.solidi...Solidiance
LTE global growth is forecasted to be led by Asia Pacific with India and China as major drivers. In this whitepaper, Solidiance provides a snapshot of the likely changes Long Term Evolution will bring to Asia wireless communication operators and the mobile internet service providers. It compares the differences between LTE and WiMAX, as well as outlook of the LTE network adoption worldwide via the growth of 3G subscriber base from now, until 2013.
Other key takeaways included in this whitepaper are forecasts of 3G subscribers by region, worldwide LTE adoption data, mobile usage behaviour of several Asian countries, as well as the key challenges and opportunities of LTE adoption.
Visit www.solidiance.com for more insights on how we can help you position and grow your business in Asia Pacific.
Myanmar Market Entry: Time to invest or investigate ? www.solidiance.comSolidiance
In this whitepaper Solidiance provides a Myanmar market overview, a quick industry assessment, the challenges/issues facing investors and the need to know before a Myanmar Market Entry. More details on www.myanmarmarketentry.com
Sectors researched include Myanmar telecommunication, Myanmar banking, Myanmar infrastructure, Yangon transportation, Myanmar oil & gas, Myanmar power and utilities, as well the Myanmar automotive market.
Visit www.solidiance.com and www.marketresearchmyanmar.com for more insights on how we can help you to successfully enter the Myanmar market and grow your sales in the country.
Solidiance operates an office in Yangon since 2011 and has successfully served several Fortune 500 in Myanmar.
China's Manufacturing Sector - the End of a Great Growth Era? www.solidiance.comSolidiance
Following decades of its rapid growth, China's construction sector is hitting an unprecedented slowdown. As foreign players struggle in the challenged market, China's homegrown manufacturers are still expanding their business as well as extending more credit to customers.
To cope with the issue and maintain a steady growth pattern in China, the industry players need to apply tactful actions and new China market strategies. This document is extracted from a presentation by Pilar Dieter, Solidiance's China Principal during the "CHaINA 2012" conference in Shanghai, November 2012, and provides some foresight on the China Manufacturing and Construction sectors.
Japanese Green Building Construction Materials in Singapore - Do they stand a...Solidiance
How can Japanese green building materials enter and capture market share in the Singapore construction sector ?
This document is extracted from a workshop Solidiance conducted at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. The presentation is in both English and Japanese. For more on details on how Solidiance can support your business growth in Asia, please visit www.solidiance.com
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Iran’s
Revival:
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JANUARY 2016
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A Historic Day
The announcement came hours after the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report citing that
Iran had complied with all parameters set in the Iran Nuclear
Accord signed nearly 6 months ago to dismantle the country’s
nuclear programme (July 2015). In principle, this would put an
end to 37 years of various degrees of sanctions imposed on
Iran.
On January 16th, senior
diplomats from around the
world formally announced
the lifting of sanctions
against Iran.
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There were many skeptics that did not feel this deal would
ever come through. The sanctions against Iran were mounted
over some 37 years and the additional sanctions that came
into effect over the past 5 years were remarked on more than
one occasion to be “unprecedented” by U.S. officials; the
additional sanctions instituted against Iran by the U.S., the
European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN) in 2010-
2012 were amongst the toughest restrictions placed on any
single economy.
One of the greatest impediments posed was the removal of
15 Iranian banks from the global banking system in 2012,
commonly referred to as the SWIFT system. Being barred
from the SWIFT system meant that Iranian banks, and thus
both Iranian businesses and MNCs with a presence in Iran
were surgically excluded from the international financial
sector. This had a significant effect on the Iranian economy;
according to Mark Dubowitz and Jonathan Schanzer of the
Foundation for Defense of Democracies, “Iranian financial
institutions used SWIFT more than 2 million times in 2010”,
which resulted in transactions worth USD ~35 billion with
Europe alone. In 2012, this ability to play in the world
financial markets was taken away. Many believe it was this
financial pinch which finally pushed the government to come
to the negotiating table.
The Pinch
of The
Sanctions
“Iranian financial
institutions used SWIFT
more than 2 million times
in 2010, resulting in
transactions worth USD ~35
billion with Europe alone.”
- Mark Dubowitz & Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation
for Defense of Democracies
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TIMELINE OF
SANCTIONS ON
IRAN
1979 1995 1996 2006
The US imposes the first
sanctions against Iran and
freezes USD 12 billion in
assets.
US bans any trade and
investment with Iran.
US imposes sanctions on
foreign firms doing business
with Iran over USD 20
million.
The UN imposes sanctions
on Iran’s trade in nuclear-
related materials and
technologies.
TIMELINE OF
SANCTIONS ON
IRAN
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2007 - 2010 2011 - 2012 2015
The UN and the US both
toughen sanctions against
Iran with successive
sanctions.
The US leads the blacklisting
of Iranian banks from the
global financial system;
UK-US-Canada announce
bilateral sanctions.
The Nuclear Accord is
signed, brokered between
Iran and world powers under
the UN and the EU.
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The Opportunities
that Come at the End
of an Era
While global politicians and the vast majority of the Iranian
population breathe out a heavy sigh of relief, hopeful for the
sanction removal to ease Iran out of an economic recession,
an equal number of business leaders around the world are
brimming with excitement.
Businesses around the world are eager to find the right
strategies to capture the 200-300% profit margins that local
companies playing in the grey-market have enjoyed with their
foreign products during the sanctions. These are margins
rarely found in markets as large and industrialized as Iran, and
the pull to this market is understandable.
The thought of (re-)entering and (re-)capturing market-share
in the Iranian market, after 5+ years of Iran being locked away
in a black box, is exciting in and of itself. The opportunities
that this market presents to the global economy are abundant
and are for many companies, game-changing. And for the
select few that have had a glimpse of the complexities of
the Iran business and political environment, the challenges
on the road ahead bring about a nervous excitement. In Iran,
there will be no room for missteps, slow action or delayed
entry. Iran is a “first come, first serve” market – and the pie,
though larger and more plentiful than many other emerging
economies, is not enough to feed everyone.
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Rebuilding
the
Iranian
Economy
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – Economic Overview
The Iranian people have been suffering under the sanctions
in recent years, as the past 3-years in particular have left the
country ‘strapped for cash’. With the sanctions lifted, the
Iranian government now has access to USD 150 billion in
its frozen assets. But most exciting is the country’s ability to
attract and access Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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Saudi Arabia
UAE
Turkey
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Lebanon
Tunisia
Kuwait
Qatar
Developed Developing*
Source: IMF, World Bank UNCTAD, Solidiance Research and Analysis
Note: *Developing MENA as characterized by
World Bank include Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran,
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia,
West Bank and Gaza and Yemen
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Iran‘s current stock of foreign investment is estimated to be
USD 43 billion, which is a remarkably large sum considering
the sanctions the country has been under in recent years.
Though Iran ranks 58th in the world in terms of FDI, this is
a relatively low sum compared to nearby economies such as
Turkey that received approximately USD 209 billion in foreign
investment (nearly 5 times Iran’s FDI stock).
There is no question that Iran is poised to be one of the largest
and most attractive markets for foreign players to invest and
play in, in both the Middle East and North Africa region as
well as across Asia. With a GDP of approximately USD 1.4
trillion (converted to international dollars using purchasing
power parity rates), Iran is home to 1.5% of the global GDP.
Iran currently has the 18th largest economy in the world,
placing the country between Turkey and Australia. Iran’s GDP
per capita is approximately USD 17,000, placing it ahead of
both China and Brazil; these figures are quite remarkable in
light of the economic struggles brought on by the sanctions.
Stock of FDI at home in USD billion – 2013
estimates
#1 United States of America USD 2.815 trillion
#13 Asia Royal USD 663 billion
#27 Indonesia USD 207 billion
#33 Malaysia USD 143 billion
#57 Iran
USD 37 billion
(2012e)
Source: CIA World Fact Book
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$ 1.4
trillion
1.5%
18TH
12%
13TH
$ 43
BILLION
73%
44%
13.3%
Iran’s GDP
2015e
Iran is home to 1.5% of
the Global GDP
Largest economy in the world
(2015)
Iran’s debt-to-equity ratio
(2014)
Largest automotive
manufacturer (2011)
FDI Stock in Iran
(2015e)
Iran’s urbanization rate;
Similar to other industrialized
nations
University population
studying STEM fields
Working population
graduated from university
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Many are making comparisons between Iran and the most recent “Golden Boy” of the emerging markets: none other than
Turkey. Both share similar populations and diversified economies with a thriving automotive sector.
Iran’s GDP today is equivalent to that of Turkey’s GDP 10 years ago; in the past decade, Turkey had more than doubled its
GDP. After Turkey’s new government in 2002 instituted a new banking system, disciplined fiscal reforms, and privatization,
the country saw an era of unprecedented growth. In 2011, Turkey was the world’s second fastest growing economy, preceded
only by China. Now, many have similar hopes for Iran’s next decade.
For those that hope for a similar success and trajectory as
that experienced in Turkey over the past decade for Iran, their
bets are not baseless. Iran is the only country in the world
which has massive reserves in both oil and gas; Iran boasts
the 2nd largest proven natural gas reserves and the 4th
largest proven oil reserves in the world. Unlike its neighbors
in the Gulf, Iran is also blessed with a diversified economy,
where roughly half of the country’s GDP comes from the Oil
& Gas sector, while the rest of the country’s economy is well
distributed in the Automotive, Agricultural, Manufacturing,
Mining and Services sectors.
Before the heaviest of sanctions hit Iran in 2009, well before
the hit of the financial sanctions, Iran was the world’s 5th
largest automotive manufacturer, producing nearly 2 million
cars annually – placing the country’s automotive production
above and beyond that of the United Kingdom. The country
manufacturers Renault, Peugot, Citroen, Hyundai, Kia and
a number of Chinese and Iranian automotive brands. The
country had over 21 million vehicles on the road in 2015.
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Iran’s GDP Turkey’s GDP
US$ Bn
Historical GDP Comparison: Iran and Turkey
Iran’s GDP by sector, 2014
Source: IMF, Turkey Investment Support and Promotion Agency, Solidiance Research and Analysis
Source: Statistical Centre of Iran, Solidiance Research and Analysis
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25%
10%
10%
45%
Agriculture
Oil & Gas
Automotive
Manufacturing & Mining
Services & Other
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The country also has the 4th largest zinc deposits in the world, the 9th largest copper deposits in the world, the 2nd largest
copper mine in the world (mining 5% of the world’s total), and is the 2nd largest producer of cement in the region. The
country has benefited USD 35 billion annually from automotive production, chemicals, mining and minerals, utilities, and
telecommunications.
Despite the country’s strengths in manufacturing, petrochemicals and chemicals, the country still imports a significant amount
of these materials, as Iran has a high propensity to pay for high quality materials and machinery. Manufacturing Material,
Machinery, Food and Chemicals were the largest import products for Iran between 2009-2013.
There is no question that Iran is poised for economic growth after the removal of sanctions; some estimates posit a boost in
GDP growth up to ~7% a year by 2018. Iran has the second largest population in the Middle East and North Africa (preceded
by Egypt), and is currently viewed as the most attractive (and exciting) market in the region, given its untapped potential.
Even when comparing it to many of the emerging markets in Asia, Iran holds its weight. Prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution in
Iran when the US first imposed sanctions on the country, Iran had a GDP/capita that was 5 times greater than that of Thailand,
and 2 times greater than that of Malaysia. Despite struggles with sanctions over the past 37 years, Iran maintains a GDP per
capita (USD 2,962), not far from that of Thailand (USD 3,426).
74%
8%
3%
3%
13%
Minerals
Chemicals
Manufacturing
Material
Food
Others
17%
16%
13%
18%
6%
32%
Manufacturing Material
Non-electric Machinery
Chemicals
Food
Transport Equipment
Others
Exports Imports
Trade Value by Type (Avg. % share by value in 2009-2013)
GDP / Capita Comparison (Constant US$ - 2005)
Source: Iran Trade Promotion Organization, Iran’s Customs Administration, International Trade Centre, Solidiance Research and Analysis
Source: World Bank, Solidiance Research and Analysis
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Iran’s GDP / Capita was ~5x of
TH and ~2x of MY at its peak
prior to 1979, year of the Islamic
Revolution, when US first
imposed sanctions
Jan 2014:
Temporary
sanctions relief for
select sectors
1995: Sanctions expanded
to target US and non-US
firms doing business with Iran
2006: UN imposed sanctions
2007: EU imposed sanctions
Iran’s GDP / Capita Malaysia’s GDP / Capita Thailand’s GDP / Capita
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Most importantly, Iran’s population which is equivalent in size to that of Turkey or Germany, is one of the most educated in
the region. The population is highly urbanized at 73%, which is an urbanization rate on par with industrialized countries. 64%
of the population are under the age of 35, with the highest literacy rates in the region (98% for those between 15-24). Of
the 4.4 million students enrolled in universities in Iran in 2013, 60% were women, and 44% had majored in the STEM fields
(science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Iran is estimated to be the world’s 5th largest producer of engineering
graduates, and 13.3% of the country’s working-age population have completed a university education. For comparison, Brazil
and Indonesia’s university graduates make up 11.7% and 6.9% of the population, respectively.
Urbanization Rate by Province (2012)
Iran’s Age Composition
Source: World Bank, Iran National Population and Housing Census, Solidiance Research and Analysis
<50%
50% - 59.99%
60% - 69.99%
70% - 79.99%
80% - 89.99%
>90%
Tehran
Qom
Esfahan
Yazd
Semnan
Khorasan_e_R
azavi
Khuzestan
Fars
Kerman
South
Khorasan
Sistan &
Baluchestan
Hormozgan
Bushehr
Golestan
Mazandaran
Gilan
Alborz
North
Khorasan
Source: Iran National Population and Housing Census, Solidiance Research and Analysis
46% 44% 45% 40%
25% 23%
50% 52% 52% 56%
70% 71%
4% 4% 3% 4% 5% 6%
1996 1976 1986 1996 2006 2014
<15 15-64 >65
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The
Challenges
That Await
in Iran
The industries posing the greatest opportunities
in Iran are vast and varied; from the automotive,
automotive aftermarket, construction and
construction materials, machinery, high-end luxury
consumer goods, manufacturing, healthcare, to
petrochemicals and chemical sectors.
But Iran’s opportunities come with its challenges in
equal measure. Only the fastest, brightest, and most
aware of on-the-ground realities will succeed. Some
challenges being faced by foreign investors across
industries include:
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• Lack of transparency:
Challenges in identifying private companies from state-
owned enterprises. In 2004, the Iranian government
permitted the privatization of state-owned enterprises
by up to 80% of their shares. Via various programs, many
shares were given to the underprivileged segments of
the population, which made the companies even less
efficient. Underperforming and debt-ridden companies
– private or public – were often transferred to the
revolutionary and religious foundations, military and
paramilitary organizations, and state-run pension funds,
beforebeingsoldbacktoprivatesectorbusinessmen.The
transparency of transfer of businesses and shareholdings
can be extremely vague in this market, making due
diligence of paramount importance – especially as some
sanctions are still in place against state-run businesses.
• Shift towards localization:
Restrictive import tariffs or increasing policy shifts
towards local manufacturing, which require foreign
players to “go all in” or get nothing.
• Tackling the Grey Market:
Challenges in tackling the current ‘majority’ and in some
cases ‘exclusively’ grey-market. Compared to pre-2010,
when many foreign players successfully penetrated the
market and held the “grey market” to a minority of 20-
30%, todaythevast majorityofgoods across all industries
are majority entering the market through grey-channels.
• Counterfeit products:
Counterfeit products that have damaged many foreign
products’ brand equity over the years. Iran is a poor
protector of intellectual property rights and ranked
111th out of 131 countries in the 2013 worldwide
ranking of property rights regimes (Property Rights
Alliance). In comparison, China, India and Brazil were all
in the top 60 countries.
• Traditional market dynamics:
Many organizations are now facing uncertainty on
whether the current traditional market structures in Iran
across several industries are ready to embrace modern/
foreign business models. This requires careful reviews
and stakeholder engagement to understand positions.
There are some industries which are operated as a
monopoly or duopoly of sorts, strongly managed by a
group of families, making penetration by other local
players, let alone foreign players, very challenging.
• Corruption and unethical business
practices:
Iran ranked 136th out of 174 countries on Transparency
International’s 2014 Corruption Perception Index. One
does not have to stay in Iran long to observe corruption
at work. Whether it is a local police officer picking up
‘fees’ from local businesses to be left alone, companies
smuggling in goods to avoid import tariffs, duties and
taxes, or companies having several sets of financial
accounts and books to aid in tax-evasion – corruption
exists on every level.
• Expansive geography calls for strategic
distribution plans:
For goods that must be distributed across the country,
there is significant investment and strategic prowess
required to set up adequate distribution channels
across the 1.65 million square kilometer expanse of Iran.
Though the country is 73% urbanized, the 5 key cities
and provinces are hundreds of kilometers apart. The
main port which 80% of the goods entering Iran travel
through, Bandar Abbas, is 1,500km away from Tehran.
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Tehran
Bandar
Abbas
Tabriz
Easy accessibility (average road speed: 75 km/h)
Medium accessibility (average road speed: 50 km/h)
Bushehr
Mashhad
Esfahan
Shiraz
Difficult accessibility (average road speed: 35 km/h)
360 km
7 h
340 km
7 h
300 km
6 h
450 km
13 h 900 km
14 h
1500 km
19 h
Legend: Main Points of Entry Main markets for luxury cars
Tabriz is the main point
of entry from Europe and
a key market for luxury
cars
Bushehr is a more economic port of entry
Bandar Abbas is Iran’s
busiest port, where 80% of
goods into Iran enter from.
Iran’s Expansive Supply Chain Channels (2015)
Source: Solidiance Research and Analysis
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Survival of
the Fittest,
Fastest and
Most Informed
It is easy to understand why Iran ranked 130th out of 189 countries on the 2015 Ease of Doing Business Index. For all of
the aforementioned reasons, business in Iran is challenging, and is not for the faint of heart. Businesses must find strong and
trustworthy partners, conduct due diligence with boots on the ground, and local staff. Most importantly, speed is paramount.
There are only a handful of experienced and trustworthy distribution or joint venture (JV) partners in the country across each
industry. After these small few businesses are signed on to a foreign player, others will have little room to maneuver.
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Over the past year, we have been watching as the who’s who
of European and Asian Fortune 1000 companies shuttled in
and out of the Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
determined to try and piece together the puzzle that is Iran.
Exploratory discussions have taken shape, in other cases
extensive due diligence processes have been carried out, and
relationships have been invested in over the past months. In
some cases, valuations of companies to be purchased have
also taken place, and in the coming weeks, Iran will be back
on the Global Banking System, making major transactions
possible.
Many European firms have had a head start in formulating
their strategies and partnerships in Iran, but it is only a matter
of time when the American companies and others behind
the starting line will follow suit, and aggressively. Iran will
become a place of fierce competition from local and global
players alike; but much will depend on the local partners
secured. The wrong partner can sideline a global player for
several years, and the next entrant will take the lion’s share
of the pie. Careful strategy development and execution with
strong Iranian partners and local staff will define your success
in this exciting and newly (re-)opened market.
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Erika Masako Welch
Director of Business Development Middle East
Erika is Solidiance’s Regional Director of Business Development in the Middle East. She brings
7 years of regional experience focused on strategy consulting and business development,
working with Fortune 500 companies and the region’s most influential corporations,
government bodies, and foundations. She has executed strategic consulting projects in Iran,
as well as the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon. Outside of the Middle
East, Erika has consulted for Fortune 500 companies in Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada,
West Africa, and the UK. Erika received her B.Sc from McGill University, Canada and holds
a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership and Business from the University of
Cambridge, UK. Erika speaks fluent English, Japanese, conversational French and “survival”
Arabic.
AUTHOR
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ABOUT
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WhatWe Do
Soldiance is a corporate strategy consulting firm with focus
on Asia Pacific. We advise CEOs on make-or-break deals,
define new business models and accelerate Asia growth.
Through our 10 offices across Asia, we provide our clients
with a better understanding of intrinsic regional issues. To
learn more about how Solidiance has helped many Fortune
500 & Asian Conglomerates to succeed in Asia, please visit:
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WhatWeAre Focusing On
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development, construction materials, green buildings, and
urbanization. Our Asian market entry and growth strategy
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References:
Solidiance has conducted its research through its own
secondary research, primary interviews in Iran, and analysis.
Secondary sources include:
• BBC
• Business Monitor
• CIA World Factbook
• CNN
• Country Watch
• Foreign Affairs, The Post American Middle East
• IMF’s World Economic Outlook
• International Trade Centre
• Iran Customs Administration
• Iran Labour Force Survey
• Iran National Population and Housing Census
• Iran Trade Promotion Organization
• OICA
• OIETA
• Property Rights Alliance
• Statistical Centre of Iran
• Transparency International’s Corruption Perception
Index
• Turkey Investment Support and Promotion Agency
• UNCTAD
• World Bank
• World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index
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