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Delegation Visit to Cuba
8-11 May 2017 to Havana, Cuba
Confederation of Danish Industry and Advisor Ole Sohn will take your company
to Cuba to learn more about the market opportunities for Danish companies,
and to match Danish companies with relevant Cuban organizations
Cuba has 11.5 million inhabitants and 4 million
yearly visiting tourists. The island was brought into
the center of attention some years ago, when the
country started an economic reform process, and the
U.S. initiated a lift of the U.S. restrictions. Additionally, the EU and Cuba in December 2016 signed a
new agreement about cooperation and trade. The
Danish Export Credit Agency has furthermore included Cuba in their portfolio.
What makes Cuba attractive?
- A highly educated and skilled workforce
- A new and rapidly growing private sector
- Geographically Cuba is placed centrally in
the Americas, and the island has international airports and a new deep-water harbour
- Cuba is continuously working on reforming
its economy and improving conditions for
international business
WHY JOIN
Participants will be introduced to key players from
five sectors, and will gain a unique insight into how
to make solutions available or strengthen business.
Your company will gain insight into the market opportunities, the players and regulations. On this delegation visit you will be able to:
- Present your solutions to top level management from relevant organizations
- Gain insight into procurement processes
- Meet sector and market specialists and find
new business opportunities
- Networking opportunity with relevant local
stakeholder
WHO SHOULD JOIN
The business delegation to Cuba is relevant for companies working with all areas of
- Energy
- Water Management
- Agribusiness, Food & Food Technology
- Healthcare
- Construction and Infrastructure
INVITATION
Delegation Visit to Cuba
ENERGY
The Cuban electricity services have until recently been accomplished with little regard for economic, financial
or environmental considerations. Power generation is mostly based on oil. Additionally, the electric utility
(Union Electrica, UE), sustains high technical losses of power, and has low productivity in comparison with
other countries.
The Cuban government has announced plans to develop its energy sector with a bigger share of renewable
energy, and is working to attract foreign companies with high levels of expertise and know-how, particularly
in wind power, solar energy and biomass energy.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Like so many other countries, Cuba is challenged by drought conditions, and in November 2015, Cuban authorities announced a national program to combat effects of drought, including investments to conserve water.
Special attention should also be paid to the obsolete water supply network, where the majority of the mains
and distribution pipes are more than 40 years old. This causes a water loss of around 55 pct. of the total supplied water. Water efficiency is thus a main focus for development.
Cuba also faces challenges regarding wastewater treatment, where wastewater treatment plants in Cuba only
provide some degree of treatment. According UNESCO only 19 pct. of generated wastewater receives treatment
before it is discharged into surface water bodies.
AGRIBUSINESS, FOOD & FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Cuba’s agriculture sector has traditionally been vital to the economy with products such as sugar and tobacco.
However, the agriculture sector faces heavy challenges with lack of technology and modernization. Cuba thus
imports approximately 60 pct. of its food needs to meet the domestic and tourism industry demands.
The Cuban tourism industry has a heavy influence on the agricultural imports and hospitality industry.
The Empresa Cubana Importadora de Alimentos (ALIMPORT) is responsible for the imports of 80-90 pct. of
all food into Cuba, and it is a state-owned corporation. Cuba’s tourist industry is almost exclusively managed
through companies falling under The Cuban Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR), the Cuban Ministry of the Armed
Forces (MINFAR) and Habaguanex, which is responsible for supplying the hotels and tourist facilities in Havana.
HEALTHCARE
The Cuban healthcare system is recognized for its excellence and its efficiency. Despite limited resources, Cuba
has managed to guarantee access to care for all segments of the population and obtain results similar to those
of the most developed nations. According to WHO, Cuba’s healthcare system is closely linked to research and
development, and focuses on improving human health through innovation. Cuba’s healthcare system has thus
been quite unique in pairing limited resources with excellent results.
Ageing, an increase in obesity and problems with tobacco and alcohol mean that Cuba’s citizens are now dying
of the same diseases that higher income countries face, namely heart disease, stroke and cancer. The Cuban
government is responding to these challenges with investment in public health education concerning smoking,
alcohol, diet and exercise.
CONSTRUCTION
Cuba is prioritizing construction among the important sectors that it aims to attract foreign investment. Ten
construction and infrastructure projects, including one in the Mariel Special Development Zone, aims at attracting international capital feature in the country’s new investment portfolio. The projects are within infrastructure (roads, harbor and airport), repairs, construction equipment and tool hire.
The island plans to expand its tourism industry, and revitalize urban core areas, which will require significant
construction of buildings, and underlying infrastructure, as well as conservation of historic structures and
neighborhoods. Aged roads and airports require upgrading, and Cuba is in need of modern construction equipment.
INVITATION
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
The program offers you the chance to learn about the current development in Cuba. It will include
meetings with relevant organizations and government officials, as well as more sector specific meetings and site visits.
The Final program will reflect the preferences of the participating companies.
Monday 8 May
· Departure Copenhagen – Havana
· Arrival
· Evening briefing and dinner at own expense
Tuesday 9 May
· Business Seminar
· Sector Seminars
· Lunch with local stakeholders
· B2B Meetings
Wednesday 10 May
· Sector specific site visits
· Lunch
· B2B meetings with relevant local organizations
· Departure Havana - Copenhagen
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PRICE (eller THE BASIC PACKAGE INCLUDES)
DKK 20,100 excl. VAT per participating company (2 participants per company)
The fee includes participation for 2 persons from same company. Meals mentioned in the
tentative program are included in the price. Flights and hotel are not included in the
price.
The price is calculated on a basis of 7 companies. If the number of participating companies changes, we reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price. Should
this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation.
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Flights and hotel are not included in the price. Upon registration, you will receive a travel
proposal from BCD Meetings & Events.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please register by filling out the online registration form. Deadline for binding registration is Friday 31 March 2017.
Registration conditions are in accordance with Confederation of Danish Industry’s
terms of participation in Export Promotion Events Download here
REGISTER HERE
CONTACT
Confederation of Danish Industry
Kathrine Lyster-Clausen
[email protected]
3377 3375
Sohn Consulting
Ole Sohn
[email protected]
9156 0344