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The Chamber has a number of committees to deal with matters of specific
interest to members, and to present their views to the Egyptian and Chinese
governments.
Committees form the backbone of the council’s success. Each committee is a
specific action group, working out ways to reach common goals. Committees
organize forums, invite guest speakers and present position papers. A number of
ministers and Chinese agencies are encouraged to set up liaison officers to
facilitate communication with the council’s committees.
Every committee has a chairman and vice chairman. New committees are formed to
meet members' needs. At the beginning of each year committees are revised based
on market needs and opportunities. The following are the suggested committees:
Industry
Help members in lobbying with governmental authorities to resolve major
obstacles and enhance the climate for economic progress and providing
investment opportunities.
Work on the advancement and facilitation of industrial development and
competitiveness at the fastest possible pace through: Removing the most
critical impediments, introducing new ideas, and communicating opinions to
decision makers.
International Cooperation
Increase awareness of the donors working in Egypt and the services they offer.
Spread the awareness among the membership to grant a broader participation in
the various development and business activities.
Contribute constructively, not only to the implementation of new and on-going
projects, but also to the planning of activities that are either ignored by the
donors or could be structured differently to improve economic development,
specially when it comes to employment creation in the private sector.
“Advertise” the accomplishments of the different programs and
disseminate information about success stories in order to advocate for mutual
international collaboration.
Trade and Commerce
Addressing new topics that would help ECBC Members have better business
opportunities. Focus on export opportunities to China by facilitating
communication, the financial set up and follow up with the parties involved.
Creating continuous dialogue with Ministry of Foreign Trade & Industry, and
contributing in issuing new laws and regulations. Lobbying on behalf of ECBC
members to facilitate trade relations between Egypt and China.
Technology Transfer
Facilitate and promote technology transfer between both countries to share
mutual benefit. Reflect on the latest technological advances as well as a data
base serving the council's members.
Agriculture and agro-products
Establish communication channels between the Egyptian agricultural companies,
agents and the Chinese counterparts.
Address the various technological advances in the agricultural sector and work
on promoting them between both countries (where relevant).
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