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20 December 2006
"Bridging the Gap through Quality and Standards in Goods and Services"
On 20 December The AmCham Trade-Related Assistance Center (TRAC) & The Industry Committee organized a Panel Discussion with multiple prominent speakers including Dr. Mahmoud Eissa Regional Liaison Officer, International Standardization Organization, Chairman, Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality |
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3 December 2006
"Conference on Competition Law and Policy"
The issue of competition policy is of undeniable importance to trade liberalization, and has been drawing increasing attention at the international, regional and national levels. In February 2005, the People's Assembly ratified the Competition Law, after which the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) was established to ensure its sound enforcement. |
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13 September 2006
"Abuse of Dominance and Competition"
On 13 September 2006, the AmCham / Trade-related Assistance Center (TRAC) together with the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) organized a panel discussion on “Abuse of Dominance and Competition”. The panel discussion was part of a series of activities aimed at enhancing the business community’s understanding of the Egyptian Competition Law and its enforcement measures. |
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18 July 2006
"Trade in Services: Egypt’s Experience"
Egypt’s economy is dominated by its service sector, which represents more than 50% of its GDP, and employs an equal proportion of its workforce. In addition to that, the service sector is the fastest growing, and the biggest generator of foreign exchange revenues. |
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14 June 2006
Overview, Role of the WTO and the Private Sector
The WTO Agreements are at the basis of understanding international trade relations. The WTO has become the yardstick for any bilateral and/or regional trade arrangements, i.e. a country can no longer negotiate any trade agreements that would fall below the WTO. It is for that purpose that comprehending the rules, principles, obligations and regulations of WTO are key for a country to establish sound trade relations. |
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30 March 2006
Regional Arrangements: What do they mean for MENA?
This joint Roundatble organized by ERF, ECES and TRACS on the Regional Agreements and their importance for the MENA region. |
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29 March 2006
U.S.-Egypt Trade Relations: An Assessment
Mr. Ned Saums, was invited by the AmCham Trade Related Assistance Center on the March 29th, for a breakfast event, which was attended by 56 members and 22 non-members. |
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21 December 2005
 The Outcome of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong, and Progress towards a U.S.-Egypt Free Trade Agreement
The AmCham Trade Related Assistance Center (TRAC) hosted Minister of Trade and Industry H.E. Rachid Mohamed Rachid on the 21st of December, 2005 for a breakfast briefing and discussion on “The Outcome of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong, and Progress of the U.S.-Egypt Free Trade Agreement”, which was attended by 158 members and 121 non-members. |
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