UNIDO ITPO-China concentrates on the
following service modules, which may be applied in combination:
1. Outward Investment Promotion
2. Inward Investment Promotion
3. Partner Assessment and Investment Risk Reduction
4. Selected Sector Support Programmes
5. Technology Transfer and Trade Facilitation
6. SME Support
7. Environmental Management
and Protection
8. Institutional Capacity Building
9. Forums
10. Training
1. Outward Investment Promotion
Chinese enterprises frequently incur high transaction costs
in their targeted investment countries. This can be due to
a lack of awareness and information on the prospective investment
market including the native political structures, laws, business
sectors, and potential partner¨s credit standing. With access
to UNIDO¨s resources, and network channels between United
Nations member countries and associated economic institutions,
UNIDO ITPO-China provides Chinese enterprises with an effective
and integrated investment consultancy service
package. ITPO-China also supplies technical assistance in
the following areas: (1) laws and regulations of target investment
countries, (2) independent market research, (3) risk prevention
schemes, (4) partner assessment (5) public relations and communications
coordination between prospective partners, related government
departments and institutions.
2. Inward Investment Promotion
UNIDO ITPO-China encourages foreign investment in China through
provision of technical support. This includes provision of
information and assistance in a number of domestic issues,
such as: (1) information on Chinese laws and regulations,
(2) independent market research, (3) risk prevention schemes,
(4) partner assessment (5) public relations and communications
coordination between prospective partners, related government
departments and institutions.
UNIDO ITPO-China also assists Chinese local government and
domestic enterprises in their bid to attract foreign investment.
This is achieved by: (1) conducting independent
feasibility studies and financial assessments of prospective
investment projects, (2) providing information about potential
investors including their investment strategy in China, credit
standing and capacity, (3) providing information on laws and
regulations on joint venture or cooperative enterprises, and
(4) serving as a communicative platform for prospective ventures.
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3. Partner Assessment and Investment Risk Reduction
Knowledge of the credit standing and organizational capabilities
of a potential partner is essential if investments are to
be promoted in a successful and sustainable manner, and for
investment risks to be minimized. However, consulting companies
frequently lack objectivity due to their vested interests,
and hence may unintentionally supply misleading or inaccurate
consultation reports. As a non-profit international organization,
UNIDO ITPO-China is in a prime position to build independent
investment risk prevention systems. These
systems provide objective partner evaluations and risk assessments
(for both foreign and domestic actors) on: (1) credit standings;
(2) financial arrangements; (3) the current situation of implemented
projects; (4) the feasibility and pre-feasibility of projects;
(5) the management background and capabilities; and, (6) business
reputation.
4. Selected Sector Support Programme
Due to its organizational flexibility, UNIDO ITPO-China can
carry out its own independent research and
assessments, and provide independent technical support for
development programmes in selected sectors. Furthermore, ITPO-China
has conducted innovative, and often pioneering, research on
specific economic scenarios.
5.Technology Transfer and Trade Facilitation
Industrial technological development and transfer is an integral
to China¨s economic development. To date, UNIDO ITPO-China
has implemented a number of technologically innovative projects
within China¨s traditional and emerging industrial sectors,
including manufacturing, textiles, mining, agriculture, cleaner
energy production, food hygiene and a number of raw material
industries.
UNIDO has 17 International
Technology Centers (ITCs), several National Cleaner Production
Centers and 60 Industrial Subcontracting
& Supply Chain Management Programmes (SPX) located
worldwide. With access to these branches, and through UNIDO
Exchange, ITPO-China can successfully
assist Chinese enterprises in the sourcing and acquisition
of necessary foreign technologies, equipment, management skills
and expertise. Furthermore, ITPO-China can help these enterprises
to develop new markets and transfer their own technologies,
equipment and expertise to other developing countries.
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6. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Support
This programme aims to promote SME development by facilitating
cooperation and exchange between Chinese and foreign SMEs.
UNIDO ITPO-China provides technical support
to enable SME management upgrades, structural transformations
and technical training. It also aims to improve access to
physical and human resources, financial channels, market research
and lateral trade linkages.
7. Environment Management and Protection
UNIDO ITPO-China aims to unite the commonly conflicting aims
of economic development and environmental protection. Hence,
it encourages industrial development in a manner that is both
ecologically sensitive and economically sound. This is possible
as industries that engage in sound environmental practices
frequently generate superior economic returns. For example,
the application of 'eco-efficient¨ production methods can
reduce business-operating costs and improve enterprise public
image. Generating awareness in the business community about
the economic rationale for improving environmental efficiency
is key to UNIDO ITPO-China¨s sustainable development strategy.
Through close cooperation with environmental protection institutions,
both national and abroad, ITPO-China provides practical services
and support in environmental fields of development.
These include regional environmental status analyses, environmental
feasibility studies, the diffusion of environment protection
technologies and equipment, and the provision of professional
environmental training and assistance with applications for
special funding.
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8. Institutional Capacity Building
UNIDO ITPO-China maintains an active cooperation with the
Chinese government at local, regional and national levels.
It aims to build institutional capacity at the local government
level, and improve the regional investment environment through:
(1) the provision of technical support and training, (2) specialist
computer software programs for financial analysis, and (3)
staff exchange programmes, utilizing UNIDO¨s channels and
services.
In facilitating local economic development, ITPO-China focuses
on the following areas: (1) investment environment
assessments, (2) scientific project management, (3) standardization
of investment, technology and trade promotion, and (4) effectively
utilizing UNIDO ITPO-China¨s global development network and
information exchange platform.
9. Forums
UNIDO ITPO-China organizes at least one forum each year,
conducted individually or in conjunction with other domestic
or international institutions. These forums address the following
areas:
， Contemporary issues affecting local government and the
general public
， Pioneering research topics
， Advancement of newly emerging industrial sectors
Previous ITPO-China forums have attracted considerable attention
from the Chinese central government, and
important domestic and multinational institutions. The forums
have served as platforms to increasing international awareness
and aid the development of China¨s emerging industries and
development prospects.
10. Training
The Office carries out several specialized training sessions
each year in the fields of investment, technology transfer
and trade facilitation. These are conducted in cooperation
with local governments and professional organizations to upgrade
their institutional and problem solving capacities. Training
courses on investment promotion include the following topics:
， Drafting Business Plans
， Investment Risk Evaluation and Assessment
， Investment Environment Assessment
， Project Feasibility Studies and Pre-assessments
， Partner Identification and Credit Investigation
， Investment and Technology Promotion Methodologies
， Project Financing and Technical Support
， Project Promotional Documentation and Road-Shows
， Overcoming Cultural and Communication Barriers
， European Union Aid Funding Applications and Technical
Support
， Opportunities and Risks for Newly Emerging Industrial
Projects
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