| I. | Executive Summary | |
| II. | Economic Trends and Outlook | |
| Major Trends and Outlook | |
| Economic Trends for Agriculture | |
| Principal Growth Sectors | |
| Government Role in the Economy | |
| Balance of Payments Situation | |
| Infrastructure | |
| III. | Political Environment | |
| Nature of Political Relationship with the United States | |
| Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate | |
| Brief Synopsis of Political System/Major Political Parties | |
| Political Environment for Agriculture | |
| IV. | Marketing U.S. Products and Services | |
| Distribution and Sales Channels | |
| Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner | |
| Franchising | |
| Direct marketing | |
| Leasing | |
| Joint Ventures/Licensing | |
| Steps to Establishing an Office | |
| Advertising and Trade Promotion | |
| Pricing Product | |
| Selling Techniques/Service/Customer Support | |
| Selling to the Government | |
| Need for a Local Attorney | |
| Performing Due Diligence | |
| Marketing U.S. Agricultural Products and Services | |
| V. | Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment | |
| Best Prospects for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services | |
| Best Prospects for Agricultural Products | |
| Significant Investment Opportunities | |
| VI. | Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards | |
| Trade Barriers | |
| Customs Regulations/Tariff Rates/Import License Requirements | |
| Value-Added Taxes | |
| Temporary Goods Entry Requirements | |
| Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications | |
| Labeling Requirements | |
| Prohibited Imports | |
| Warranty and Non-warranty Repairs | |
| Export Controls | |
| Standards | |
| Free Trade Zones/Warehouses | |
| Membership in Free Trade Arrangements | |
| Customs Contact Information | |
| Trade Regulations and Standards for Agriculture | |
| VII. | Investment Climate Statement | |
| Openness to Foreign Investment | |
| Right to Private Ownership and Establishment | |
| Protection of Property Rights | |
| Adequacy of Laws and Regulation Governing Commercial Transactions | |
| Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports | |
| Major Taxation Issues Affecting U.S. Business | |
| Performance Requirements/Incentives | |
| Transparency of the Regulatory System | |
| Corruption | |
| Labor | |
| Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment | |
| Conversion and Transfer Policies | |
| Expropriation and Compensation | |
| Dispute Settlements | |
| Political Violence | |
| Bilateral Investment Agreements | |
| OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs | |
| Capital Outflow Policy | |
| Major Foreign Investors | |
| Host Country Contact Information for Investment-related Inquiries | |
| VIII. | Trade and Project Financing | |
| Description of Banking System | |
| Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade | |
| General Availability of Financing | |
| How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment | |
| Export Financing and Insurance | |
| Availability of Project Financing | |
| List of Banks with Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements | |
| IX. | Business Travel | |
| Business Customs | |
| Travel Advisory and Visas | |
| Workweek | |
| Holidays | |
| Business Infrastructure | |
| Temporary Entry of Goods | |
| X. | Economic and Trade Statistics | |
| Appendix A | The Domestic Economy | |
| Appendix B | Trade Statistics | |
| Appendix C | Investment Statistics | |
| XI. | Us and Country Contacts | |
| XII. | Market Research | |
| XII. | Trade Event Schedule | |
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