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Destination Central America - Are You Ready For CAFTA?
November 3, 2003

Location:
Greater Austin Chamber
Lakeshore Tower building
210 Barton Springs Rd
Suite 400
Austin, TX 78704.

Cost
$35.00 (includes lunch)

To Register:
Call 223-7290
E-mail ibi@austincc.edu

Registration Deadline:
October 29, 2003

Who Should Attend?
Any firm interested in doing business in Central America, anyone interested in International Trade, Consultants, Bankers, Lawyers, etc.

This program will cover doing business in Central America and what you need to know about the Central American-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and its effect on business relationships and economic growth, and enforcement of U.S. international trade agreements.

• The U.S. exported $8.8 billion to the Central America in 2000 - more than it sold to Russia, Indonesia, and India combined. NAFTA partners Mexico and Canada recognize the potential of the Central American market and the need to support Central American reforms by pursuing free trade agreements with countries in the region.
• During the last decade, Central American Countries established democratic systems of government and began implementing economic reforms to promote privatization, competition, and open markets. CAFTA supports democracy and economic reforms, enhancing economic growth and human rights.
• CAFTA negotiations advance the Free Trade Area of the America (FTAA). Working together on common disciplines and trade objectives through bilateral negotiations enhances the ability of all the parties to forge consensus in multilateral trade negotiations, especially the FTAA. CAFTA increases the momentum in the hemisphere toward lowering barriers, opening markets, and achieving greater transparency, complementing the United States' goal of completing the FTAA no later than January 2005.