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FTAA.sme/inf/120
October 27, 2003

Original: English
 

FTAA – CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON SMALLER ECONOMIES

BAHAMAS

PROJECT PROFILES RELATED TO FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR


1. PROJECT TITLE: The preparation of sector studies in Financial Services Sector (Banking, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Trust Stock Exchange, E-Commerce, Martime, Registry and Financing, Aircraft Registry and Financing ). 



2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

(i) To build technical capacity and understanding of FTAA rules and regulations;
(ii) To prepare negotiating strategies for greater market access;
(iii) To carry out sectoral analysis to determine how FTAA will affect the various sectors.
 

3. COMPONENTS:

(i) Specific Technical assistance including engaging the services of an expert;
(ii) Training courses, seminars and workshop to include the private on the FTAA;
(iii) Financial assistance

4. EXPECTED RESULTS:

(i) Greater understanding of the FTAA rules and regulations and their impact on the sector.
(ii) Developing and conducting effective negotiating techniques.

5. COMMENTS:

 
 
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