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Results for Geographies
Latin America - October 2011
Market Intelligence for Latin America
“Latin America is growing in global strategic importance while remaining a region of diverse economic opportunities and challenges. Most countries in the region made significant progress in achieving sustained economic growth, placing Latin America ahead of other regions with an average 4.6% estimated growth for 2011.”
Marisol Argueta de Barillas
Senior Director, Head of Latin America
World Economic Forum on Latin America 2011
Asia-Pacific - June 2011
Market Intelligence for Asia Pacific 2011
Asia-Pacific holds a wealth of opportunities for different industries - from outsourcing production to take advantage of lower costs, to reaching out to new target customers. However, diversity at both regional and local level poses a significant challenge to navigating the markets, and to defining a successful growth strategy. When assessing market opportunities or planning strategies for Asia Pacific, reliable market intelligence must be brought into play to ensure this diversity is taken into account. Business strategies must be tailored to each sector and country according to local market characteristics.
Africa - April 2011
Market Intelligence for Southern Africa
There are periods in the dynamics of global power when the shift in trends is of such a scale that it is almost impossible to perceive the full impact of the moment. This was certainly the case with the phenomenal rise of China as a major global economic power. And it is happening again with the rise of Africa as a priority investment destination, as it moves into a similar position that China was in three decades ago, when that country began opening its economy to global forces.
Asia: Greater China - April 2011
Market Intelligence for China
Market Intelligence in China requires constant monitoring and quality assessment. The information avail able from traditional channels is often too general or inaccurate to be of any real use, but by diversifying information sources, worthwhile, quality material can be found and utilized effectively.
Asia-Pacific: India - November 2010
Market Intelligence for India
India is a complex market due to the regional diversity, rural-urban divide, presence of a large unorganized market, and multiple legal and administrative systems. Companies that have understood the nuances of handling India’s complex business environment have been successful. This white paper seeks to help illustrate some of these nuances, and offer some possible solutions to overcoming the inherent MI challenges in India.
Russia & CIS - March 2010
Market Intelligence for Russia and CIS
“Now it is a very good time to enter into the Russian market. There are some niches and free space in the market due to the crisis. There is market share to be captured. According to my estimations this easy-to-enter market situation will last a year or two...”
“...Mentally and culturally Russian people are Europeans, which means more comfortable conditions for Western businesses here.”
The
wealthiest market per capita of all BRIC countries, Russia combines the
best of
Europe and Asia. Together with the Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS), it
offers rich mineral resources as well as intellectual and creative
potential. How
does one conduct Market Intelligence on its opportunities while avoiding
its
risks? Download the white paper to find out more about doing business in Russia.
Private Equity - January 2010
Private Equity Firms See Agriculture, Education, Renewable Energy and Services as Hottest Asian Investments for 2010 and beyond
Private Equity (PE) leaders in Asia may differ in their growth expectations for 2010 and beyond, but they all agree that PE Investments will shift from traditionally attractive sectors such as Information Technology, Consumer and Retail, Financial Services and Real Estate. What are the fundamentals driving this trend and what strategies will PE firms pursue?
World Class Market Intelligence - October 2009
Global Market Intelligence Survey 2009
As a result of the recession into which the global economy slipped in 2008, budgets have been cut in most corporate functions, with intelligence activities being no exception. Yet simultaneous with the thinning resources, demand for high quality market information has probably never been as pressing as during the previous year. This paradox largely defines the spirit of the responses to GIA’s Global Market Intelligence Survey 2009, conducted on six continents during August and September 2009.
Central & Eastern Europe - October 2009
Market Intelligence for Central & Eastern Europe
Despite the fact that the CEE countries are experiencing an economic slowdown, the region remains an attractive consumer market as well as a target for FDI. The CEE countries have a lot in common from the cultural and historical point of view; however, one must be aware that there are quite significant differences in business environment and, above all, availability of reliable MI data. Local knowledge and approach are thus of the highest importance and crucial for anyone wishing to enter the local market.
Latin America - November 2009
Market Intelligence for Latin America
Latin America promises to be an engine of future growth for the world economy. Industries such as telecommunications, financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing and healthcare are advanced and face increasing domestic competition, as consumers increasingly demand first-class products and services. While development in the region has been rapid over the past few years, it has been disorganized. As a result, there are stark disparities between the private and public sectors and many countries within the region are at different stages of development.
Asia Pacific: China - September 2009
Market Intelligence for China
China has seen unprecedented levels of growth and development since it started on its market-led economic development in 1978. To be successful and profitable in this huge market, however, requires understanding of the potential, risks and opportunities. How do you capture Market Intelligence that will help you understand the impact, establish new opportunities and create practical strategies for the China market? The new GIA White Paper, Market Intelligence for China, gives you an overview of China, and outlines the challenges and recommended solutions for conducting Market Intelligence in China.
Energy, Resources & Environment - September 2009
The Chinese Wind Energy Market
Wind energy is expected to account for 20% of global electricity consumption by 2010. Will China indeed become the global wind energy market's supply chain hotspot if current trends persist? What makes China's position in the global wind energy market unique? This GIA white paper, The Chinese Wind Energy Market, outlines developments in the Chinese wind energy market, and discusses the Chinese wind energy market drivers, restraints, regulations and key players.
MI for Supply Chain Management - August 2009
Green Supply Chain Management in Asia-Pacific
Environmental regulations are becoming more consistent globally, as those passed in one region have knock-on effects on supply chains in other regions. Companies across many sectors, especially those in fast moving consumer goods and food & beverage, are under pressure to publish sustainability reports and enforce environmental standards. This GIA whitepaper outlines sustainable practices in the manufacturing and logistics industries, and the role of sustainability in the Asia-Pacific.
Africa - April 2009
Market Intelligence for Africa
Quality information in Africa is mostly unregistered or even considered classified in some areas. There are no universal standards and protocols. In many cases, local economic and financial reporting and information systems are opaque.
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