"Investing Outside the Multinationals:  Small and Medium Foreign Investment in Developing Countries."

Tulane Institute for International Development (TIID) invites you to its May Seminar under the Tulane International Development 2000 Seminar Series.

Speaker: Mr. Stephen F. Dachi

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In the rapidly globalizing world economy, there is a steady stream of small and medium sized companies and institutions seeking to become involved in development projects requiring foreign trade and investment.  This is true of both developing and developed countries.  Seeking to launch such projects in an environment dominated by large, highly, talent and capital rich experienced multinationals is a daunting challenge. 

Market surveys, strategic partner searches, due diligence, assessment of applicable trade and tariff provisions, investment laws, non-tariff barriers and finance ability are key elements in the planning and design of such projects.  These general feasibility studies must be executed in innovative ways specially adapted to each individual case and with a heavy dose of education and orientation to groups, usually newcomers, seeking to enter this field for the first time.  This presentation will look at the general approaches required for such cases and refer to several illustrative case studies.