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    • If you are a consumer, business owner/manager or student looking for information about a specific country for the purpose of buying goods and importing items or services from a particular country, doing business, investing, research or just visiting, we have initially divided the global market place into 3 regions, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean Region and the rest of the world. This is because of subsidies and initiatives that our company promotes and receives, which are passed onto our clients in certain countries.

    • If you are a business owner or manager in one of these regions, then we invite you to use our Global Business Network that offers a free advertising service in our global trade directory to give additional exposure to your goods or services to the 1,000s of visitors to our web site. (Please read this additional page that gives more on the full details of the Global Trade page)

    • This site also serves as the online Africa Trade Center for worldwide buyers and sellers of goods and services related to the countries of Africa.


    • This site is also known as the World Market Center (World Market Centre) WMC.

 

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    • Are you looking for authoritative, in-depth information about the various nations of the world? Check out "Portals to the World," from the U.S. Library of Congress. This site currently features links to in-depth information about all countries, arranged by country or area. Links for each country are sorted into a wide range of broad categories, ranging from "general resources" to specific topics, such as business, government, politics and law, culture, languages, and so on. click here
    • The US Government also maintains extensive information on more than 267 countries in its comprehensive "World Factbook." click here and use the pull down Menu for the listing of the country you are researching. The extensive information includes, geography, people, government, economy, communications, and transportation, military and transnational issues.

    • If you plan to visit any of the countries listed in our World Directory, check this overview of that country regarding currency, culture, dangers when visiting, local useful contacts, and much more. click here

    • Country Profiles - Countries profiled from around the world. The Internet's best source of data on countries, including, flags, history, and weather, plus much more. click here

      • For an unbiased overview of every country of the world, with interesting historical details, trade opportunities, warnings and local links, visit the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office


      • Historical Country Names. This is a handy list of "formerly used country names," paired with the current names. Features "names of a countries, dependencies, and other regions of particular geopolitical interest." Also includes links to country profiles. Click for more details.


      • Countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations - Today's Commonwealth is an association of 53 countries. Its 1.8 billion citizens, about 30 per cent of the world's population are drawn from the broadest range of faiths, races, cultures and traditions. Members range from vast countries like Canada to small island states like Malta. The Commonwealth has three intergovernmental organisations: the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Foundation, and the Commonwealth of Learning. To obtain background and profiles of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, visit their site.


      • Producing Nature and Poverty in Africa - This book draws on case studies from eight different countries in Africa, the contributors to this provocative collection of essays demonstrate quite clearly that environmental programs often have direct and far-reaching consequences for the distribution of wealth and poverty and that they constitute one of the major forms of foreign and state intervention in contemporary African affairs. This book is highly recommended by the management of the Delamere Group, as it gives some background to trade in Africa. Read Producing Nature and Poverty in Africa

 

  • Transparency International - This is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption, and brings people together in a powerful worldwide coalition to end the devastating impact of corruption on men, women and children around the world. Our mission is to create change towards a world free of corruption. The Delamere Group is a sponsor of this organization and recommends that all business leaders become fully aware of this world wide problem and make a contribution to its elimination. Read more.

 

  • Assistance & Search Programme - If for some reason you do not find the international business resource that you are looking for within our business website, send us an e-mail with details about that international business resource and we will try to find it for you.

 

  • Buyers Introduction to Worldwide Suppliers - This service is the world's-leading B2B e-commerce company. We provide merchants with an efficient, trusted platform to connect with buyers and suppliers from around the world. We have 17 million users, 3 million storefronts and over 3,000 product categories. Click Here!

 

  • The World Customs Organisation - This organization aids the national economic wealth and social protection of its Members by promoting an honest, transparent and predictable customs environment. Click here

 

  • UNICEF - This is the leading children's organisation, reaching children in more than 150 less-developed countries around the world. We work with local communities, organisations and governments to make a lasting difference to children's lives. Inspired gifts from UNICEF. Help a child in Africa. Give an inspirational gift.

 

  • Old Africa Magazine - We publish stories, personal memories, and vintage photographs to recapture East Africa's past. The stories in Old Africa will transport readers to an earlier era from the time of Western interest and exploration in the area up to the mid-1960s. Read more.

 

  • Learn How to Import - This new guide from the Delamere Group explains how to start an importing business that can remain home based or you can expand. It is easier than you could imagine. Importers like to maintain an air of mystery about what they do and how they do it. This report unveils those mysteries and shows how simple the process can be. If you have the ability to run a business you can become an importer. Benefit by the author's 36 years of experience and learn the tricks of the trade. This is a practical guide based on real-life experience. Click Here!

 

  • How to Start & Operate a Successful Import/Export Business - The Delamere Group has just released this business package to help you easily and quickly start your own profitable import and export business! Check out our FREE information kit. Click Here!

 

  • Country Profiles - Countries profiled from around the world. The Internet's best source of data on countries, including, flags, history, and weather, plus much more. click here


  • Our Free Translation Service - Quickly translate Microsoft Word documents, Outlook emails and highlighted text, you also obtain an instant online quote from Click2Translate.com, our translation services agency, and we use only high quality translation services from our professionally trained, native speaking translators. Click here.

 

  • Business Culture Worldwide - Here you will find a series of country-specific reports on international business practices, business customs and protocol, cross-cultural communication, negotiating, international etiquette, business entertainment and much more. Read more.

 

  • Free online courses on global trade and international business - Are you a professional who is in need of some detailed research and academic publications on business conditions in the emerging market of China? These modules provide an in depth international component to almost any course and valuable international business training through interactive content in functional areas such as culture, marketing, law, agriculture, among others. Some country specific insights are also available. Countries and regions covered, are Africa, China, Latin America, Brazil, Japan, European Union (EU), Southeast Asia, and Middle East. These courses have been developed by the Michigan State University Center for International Business and Education and Research (MSU-CIBER) through a Title VI B Grant for Business and International Education by the U.S. Department of Education. Visit this site and sign up for the free registration.

 

 

  • Global Trade and Emerging Markets. The focus of this study is ranking with the market potential of 24 countries identified as "Emerging Markets" by The Economist. The Emerging Economies comprise more than half of the world's population, account for a large share of world output and have very high growth rates which means enormous market potential. This site has been developed by Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER). MSU-CIBER has been designated as a national resource center in international business education by the U.S. Department of Education. and is up to date with all developments and opportunities for doing business at a global level. Our firm Delamere-Pennine Associates is registered with this service and we highly recommend that you take advantage of these facilities. Read more

 

  • Automated Translation Software - This is a world leading provider of automated translation software used by the Delamere Group. The company develops translation software and dictionaries awarded by the leading computer magazines. PROMT offers translation solutions for the home and business usage as well as for Internet and corporate intranets. Translation online: Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, English. Check our online demo.

 

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  • Genuine Handmade Prints From Africa - Our partner imports genuine, authentic, handmade African prints (also called "Batiks") they are individually handcrafted, and each print is truly unique. They import prints from Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Ghana and various other African countries. The prints are handmade by local villagers and artists in each country. The prints use high quality cotton fabric as canvas, and the artists creatively use wax, durable paint or spray, dried banana skins and other innovative methods to produce artistic pieces that are unusual, unique and special. All products are guaranteed and also come with FREE delivery. Visit our page on African Imported Goods.

 

  • Authentic African Products - These products ranging from beadwork, home decor, office decor, wire work, books, clothing, dolls, jewelry, music, sculptures, souvenirs and tribal art. Browse the online catalog.

 

 

 

SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

 

"The Region and Countries Benefiting from the 'African Growth and Opportunities Act-2000"

(How you and your business can benefit)

Please note that this section of our website is under continuous review. For more information click here

 

  • For an in-depth background and geographical examination of Africa or any other region or country of the world and a 'zoom-in' of maps for regions or cities. Click here

  • One of our senior partners visits Eastern and Southern Africa on a regular basis. If you would like representation for any of your projects or proposals to companies in these regions, please contact us for more details.


  • A Biography of Africa - To assist our site visitors and clients who want to do business, or simply undertake research projects in understanding the background to Africa, its culture, geography, national and tribal attitudes and business morality, we strongly recommend reading this book, Africa: A Biography of the Continent and others similar to this publication.


  • Resource Africa - This is an NGO centred in southern Africa. They work with a range of partners to encourage and deliver new models of natural resource management, based on community participation in which the values of transparency, equity and respect for local people, their needs and customs, are uppermost. Visit this site.



  • East African Wildlife Society - EAWLS, was formed in 1961. The Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Societies, both started in 1956, joined together with wildlife enthusiasts from Uganda, and thus EAWLS was born. EAWLS has been at the forefront of efforts protecting endangered and threatened species and habitats in East Africa. Visit their site.



  • Research facility from the Columbia University Libraries - This site presents an on-going compilation of electronic bibliographic resources and research materials on Africa. Materials are arranged by region and country, by organization, or by topic (such as climate and environment, health, and human rights). Also provides links to Africa studies programs; a directory of African studies scholars; a list of libraries, book publishers, and book dealers specializing in Africa; and links to electronic journals and newspapers. Visit this site.



  • Royal African Society - For students of Africa or business people requiring more details about the Continent of Africa, this site provides invaluable information regarding the national background, trade and culture of all countries in Africa. This site is used extensively by the Delamere Group. Visit their site.



  • How can you help to create jobs and opportunities in countries of the Undeveloped World?

 

  • The Africa Center - This non-profit organization is a unique American institution that fosters professional development of Africa's civilian and military leaders, supports democratic governance in Africa, and facilitates long-term, continuing dialogue with and among leaders from Africa, Europe, and the United States. Visit their site.

     

  • FARM-Africa has been working with poor rural African farmers and herders since 1985. They aim to make a lasting difference to their lives by providing practical help, enabling them to produce more food for their families. FARM (Food & Agricultural Research Management)-Africa is registered in the UK as a charity no. 326901 and as a 501(c)3 in the USA. Visit their site The Delamere Group are supporters of this NGO.

     

  • The International Refugee Committee - The IRC is a non-profit organization and as such depends on the support of individuals like you to accomplish our work for refugees worldwide. Your support will help us save lives, alleviate suffering and restore the livelihoods of refugees in Afghanistan and in some 30 other countries worldwide. Click here for more information.

 

  • Current exchange rates for African countries against the US$, click here.

 

 

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Important sources of information which are invaluable for research into this region.


  • Latest Economic Review (2008) of Kenya & East Africa - Please note that this report is in PDF format and is 410 pages in length. Click here.
  • The latest breaking news in the African region. Click here
  • Looking for a job in Kenya or South Africa? Don't forget to visit our Employment- Classified Page click here
  • If you want more information on goods being imported from Africa into the USA, also visit our Marketing page
  • Trade Partners - This organization is part of the British Trade International, which provides support services for UK companies and businesses wishing to trade overseas. The Africa Division is geared to help you. For more assistance contact our firm. Or visit their site.
  • Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) - Information related to custom incentives and regulations. Banks and legal requirements for doing business in the member states (visit their site)
  • Pride Africa - This non-profit organization provides financial and information products and networks for the small-scale entrepreneur in Africa. (visit their site)
  • Shared Interest & Thembani International Guarantee Fund - This non-profit organization guarantee bank loans for low-income communities to construct houses, create jobs, and launch small businesses. This provides a unique opportunity for U.S. supporters to invest in South Africa's future. (visit their site)

  • Corporate Council on Africa - Partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and controls various free trade and private sector involvement in numerous government controlled enterprises. (visit their site)

  • Africa South of the Sahara - A very informative site prepared by Stanford University, which provides most of the facts you will need to conduct and understand trade in this region. (visit their site)
  • South African Government Information Page - Provides latest trade incentives for the investor, importers & exporters. (visit their site)
  • Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) South Africa - (visit their site)

  • Industrial Development Consultants for South Africa (Indevco) - Handles Investment Incentives for clients of Delamere-Pennine Associates. (visit their site)
  • National Economic, Development & Labour Council (NEDLAC) South Africa. (visit their site)
  • Across Africa - An independent site, which helps to understand the culture, tribes and language of Africa. (visit their site)
  • Kenya Government - Listing of Ministries and Departments with information on trade and business. (visit their site)

 

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THE CARIBBEAN BASIN

 

"The Region and Countries Benefiting from the "Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)"

(How you and your business can benefit)

 

Please note that this section of our pages is under continuous review. For more information click here

 

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Important sources of information which are invaluable for research into this region.

  • The latest breaking news in the Caribbean region. Click here.

 

  • History of Caribbean Studies - The Delamere Group are promoting a pilot web site for research resources relating to Caribbean Studies and the history of Black and Asian peoples in the UK. You can use this web site to search and browse the CASBAH database and to view the full text survey reports. It is based upon research in the main collections relevant to these areas of research and also looks at sources in some general collections. Visit this site.

 

  • The Caribbean Call Center Report 2008: A Customer Care Market - This excellent report being promoted by Delamere Marketing is published by the Zagada Institute, the region's leading Independent research analyst. The Zagada Institute is a unit of Zagada Markets, Inc., a firm focused on business development strategy between the Caribbean and the U.S marketplace. Buy Caribbean Call Center Report 2008 (Site License)

 

  • If you want more information on goods being imported from the Caribbean into the USA, also visit our Marketing page.



  • This is your business source for Latin America and the Caribbean. The only English-language magazine dedicated exclusively to business coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean. News, analysis and easy-to-read market data, with special features on countries, companies, technology and privatizations. LATIN TRADE - ENGLISH VERSION

  • Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - Provides an overview of the economies of Latin America and the 23 countries of the Caribbean region. (visit their site)

  • Inter-American Development Bank - Established to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Now has 46 member countries. (visit their site)

  • Foreign Trade Information System - Provides useful information about trade trends and major issues effecting trade in the Caribbean region. Also handles the "Organization of American States" (OAS) which highlights the latest news from the Caribbean Common Market (Caribbean Community - CARICOM) (visit their site)

  • Free Trade Areas of the Americas - Provides useful information and a small search engine under lists of business opportunities which include 34 countries, 23 which are part of the CBI (Caribbean Basin Initiative) and 11 outside the CBI. (visit their site)



  • United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) was founded by creating a structured organization aimed at developing a business network that would provide the Hispanic community with cohesion and strength. Since its inception, the USHCC has worked towards bringing the issues and concerns of the nation's more than 1.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the national economic agenda. (visit their site) For the latest issue of Hispanic Business Magazine, click here.



  • Spanish Translation Service - The Delamere Group is now promoting its Spanish Translation Service from Professional Native Spanish Speaking Translators. This service includes documents related to general items, business, product manuals, financial, legal, medical, technical, educational, marketing text, web site text, plus much more. Click for more details and a free quote.


  • Vacations to the Caribbean and Mexico - This service sponsored by Delamere Travel is one of the largest providers of discount hotels and vacations to the Caribbean and Mexico. Through our extensive network of hotels, vacation packages and value-added service providers, you will find the great deal you are looking for. CheapCaribbean.com Vacation Specials

 

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OTHER WORLD REGIONS

 

"Other Regions and Countries Benefiting from Global Trade"

(How you and your business can benefit)

 

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BUSINESS TOOLS FOR GLOBAL TRADE

 

  • To assist our clients and site visitors with the objective of greater understanding of the mutual benefits of global trade, we have researched various "business tools" which are relevant and useful in the area of doing business in global trade. These "tools" will help one to incorporate useful techniques and methods for improving the efficiency of doing trade at an international level. For a review of the current list of "business tools" which we have researched, recommended, and in many cases actually use in our firms activities. Click here.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS

 

African Region | The Caribbean Basin Region | Asian Region| Other World Regions

 

African Region


  • Investing in South Africa - Is the time now ripe for investors to move some of their funds into the 'developing nation' of South Africa? Read the summary of South African President Mbeki's State of the Nation Address to Parliament, recently released in Cape Town. Full text of the Address also available. Visit this page.

 

  • Our firm has an ongoing contact with 'private colleges' in South Africa, and these colleges are always looking for qualified teaching staff in various fields, such as travel & tourism, languages, IT skills, business subjects, plus many more career areas.. Why not enjoy a working holiday in this beautiful part of the world, contact us if you desire more information.

 

Caribbean Basin Region

  • UN Assembly Condemns U.S. Embargo On Cuba - The United Nations General Assembly voted by 167 to three on 27 November 2001 for a resolution urging all countries to refuse to comply with the almost 40-year-old U.S. economic embargo on Cuba. Read the full story

 

Asian Region

  • China Approaches Last Hurdle to WTO Membership - Negotiators give China the go-ahead for China to join the World Trade Organization. Negotiators agreed to terms allowing China to join the WTO, praising the agreement as a signal of confidence in a global economy battered by terrorism in the United States and fears of a recession.(The Associated Press)

 

  • Manufacturing Companies in China - This is the largest database of more than 400,000 manufacturing companies in China. China has been able to manufacture almost every item at a fraction of the cost as compared to America. The economics of scale, favorable government policies, low cost of labor etc. has made this possible. In the year 2004 China exported some U.S.$250 Billion worth of manufactured goods to the USA alone and U.S.$600 Billion worth of goods overall. China is an industrial power house. While the value of exports from China to the US was U.S. $250 Billion in 2004 the cumulative value of these goods when it ultimately reached the consumers was estimated to be in the range of U.S.$800 billion. Obviously these goods are being retailed at a substantial mark up to consumers. Click Here!

 

Other World Regions

  • Conducting Business in Latin America - As business interaction between the United States and Latin America continues to increase, so does the demand and opportunity for individuals who understand this unique region and can successfully conduct business there. Latin America is an evolving economic area that offers great prospects for many U.S. based businesses. This region contains a wealth of natural resources, available labor, and consumer demand for both U.S. products and services. This course provides students with the foundation and insight they will need to successfully conduct business in the region and market themselves to U.S. businesses looking to grow into this fertile expanse. How successful business agreements and partnerships are accomplished in Latin America is knowledge not commonly found among U.S. businesses. Conducting Business in Latin America will supply students with the valuable know-how needed to expand and accelerate their careers into this new economic frontier. For the full details of this course "Conducting Business in Latin America" (MTC 3101) Go to our Online Courses page, click here, and select the Category of the Catalog "Management & Business" click here.

 

  • The World News Network - The latest breaking news and important events from all regions of the world click here
  • Don't forget to sign up for our latest Newsletter, which contains the current news and information about Global Trade. Subscribe. For a review of back issues to go Archives.
  • The Delamere Group and its Marketing Division, Delamere Marketing, has recently developed an on-line service related to news, research and buyers guides directly targeted at industry leaders and management of companies and services involved in Professional Audio & Video (ProAV), Broadcast, Post-Production Film, HD-Radio, IP-TV (Internet Protocol Television) Digital Cinema and Mobile TV. We currently have 3 very popular websites, Professional Audio & Video Buyers Guide and Broadcast Equipment Buyers Guide, plus Digital Cinema Buyers Guide, all of which distribute weekly Newsletters containing the latest news, products & information, industry trends & events. plus employment opportunities, and free company listings. During the next 12 months additional sites will be developed and launched directly related to services in the audio/video and cinema industries. These online services will form part of the new division, Delamere Digital Media, a world leader in digital media and digital news services.

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RESOURCES

 

The following important sources of information are invaluable for research into Global Trade, the benefits and implications.

  • United Nations Organization - Lists various trade services & departments (visit their site)
  • World Trade Organization (WTO) - Keep up to date with current news trends, disputes and early warnings (visit their site)
  • University of Washington - Contains latest in depth analysis of the activities of the World Trade Organization. (visit their site)
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF) - The latest programs and initiatives. (visit their site)
  • World Bank Group - Provides a list of assistance programs currently available. (visit their site)

  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. IFC is a member of the World Bank Group. It shares the primary objective of all World Bank Group institutions: to improve the quality of the lives of people in its developing member countries. (visit their site)
  • General US Government Website - Summary and Status of current US Congress Bills related to world trade. (visit their site)


  • The Corporate Council on Africa - Works closely with governments, multilateral groups and business to improve the African continent's trade and investment climate. (visit their site)
  • Trade Watch - An independant site, which monitors latest government trends and legislation, related to Global Trade. (visit their site)
  • The Fair -Trade Foundation - This non-profit organization is dedicated to guaranteeing a better deal for "Third World Producers". Issues are examined, such as child slavery in Africa, plus other serious issues affecting the underprivileged. (visit their site)
  • The Foreign & Commonwealth Office - The purpose of the FCO is to work for the United Kingdom's interests in a safe, just and prosperous world. For more detailed information about the FCO's objectives, (visit their site)

  • Business grants and loans for European Business (visit their site)
  • Public Citizen - Global Trade Watch - An independent site, which monitors latest government trends and legislation related to global trade. (visit their site)
  • Stat-USA-Internet - This US Government service by the Department of Commerce provides authoritative information related to business and the economic and trade communities. The "GLOBUS-NTDB" section is excellent for current and historic trade related releases plus international market research. Also provides daily trade leads from the Trade Opportunities Program (TOPS) plus the United Nations Trade Leads, and many more. (visit their site)

  • The Internet Public Library - This is a very useful resource for all kinds of information, and has an excellent "search" facility. There are numerous "special collections" that include material about trade and professional associations and the presidents of the United States. The IPL is also home to a collection of over 20,000 online books. Internet Public Library

  • Visit the White House in Washington DC - This site allows you a virtual tour of the home of the US President. Go to the Briefing Room and check for the latest "news releases".(visit their site)
  • Visit Number 10 Downing Street, London the Home of our British Prime Minister - If you want to learn of the latest news related to the British Parliament, Legislation, Lobby Briefings, Prime Minister's Statements and News Releases, (visit this site)
  • For Global Travelers - Don't forget to visit our travel page for the latest travel tips.

Note: Any government department, non-profit trade organization, NGO's or related institutions or web sites who feel that listing on this page would assist our initiative, please contact us and submit details for inclusion.

 

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