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Currently, local business organizations in Ivano-Frankivsk seem to be either sector specific, government dominated and lack input into the economic planning of their community. An introduction to and adoption of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce style with heavy private sector involvement in economic development, coordinated business lobbying with government, leadership in local business programs and promotion of local business interests abroad is necessary. The creation and active participation of a local Chamber of Commerce that represents the private sector in the economic planning for the community will help move the community away from a top down government driven economy to one that is market driven. The Ukrainian Partners recognize and support this initiative as a necessary step in local economic planning transition to community participation. To increase business opportunities for Ivano-Frankivsk, it is necessary to prepare the community to host foreign business, especially Canadian, people wishing to visit the community in order to explore exporting and importing opportunities. Trade development programs for Ukrainian and Canadian business people for the importing and exporting of products and services, including opportunities for partnerships and alliances, will foster an expanded and mutually beneficial relationship between Canada and Ukraine. Individual Canadian companies desiring to conduct business in the region require business services including translation, meeting space, telecommunications, temporary offices, information resources and a source of advisory assistance. Serious communication problems hamper the speed of economic development in Ukrainian regions. Ukrainian companies need to be put on the information highway with current technologies, in order to provide easier access to business information on companies in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, for improved business opportunities worldwide through the effective use of electronic advertising and promotion on online services such as the Internet. Confederation College will help create a Western Chamber of Commerce in Ivano-Frankivsk and help it develop the international marketing skills to promote its community. An important part of this program will involve a partnership with the successful Confederation College trade mission program for Canadian business people interested in international trade. SBEDIF staff will be proactive in Canada and Ukraine in providing business contacts for potential Canadian-Ukrainian trade ventures for Canadians and Ukrainians. With the location of a Canadian-run office in Ivano-Frankivsk, opportunities for a higher level of business opportunity analysis will exist. Services on a cost-recovery basis for Canadian companies as well as Ukrainian companies will be encouraged. |
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Last updates were made 19-08-99 Copyright |
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