Past Mission:
Business Field Visit to China:
Pursuing Projects in Urban Development, March 10 to 18, 2005
Purpose of the PSLO Business Field Visit to China
The Canadian PSLO Network to the World Bank Group organized this mission to introduce Canadian firms to the business opportunities associated with World Bank-funded projects in the urban development sector (including transport, water, environment, and energy) in China and to facilitate the introduction of Canadian companies to the Chinese government executing agencies implementing these projects.
Building a solid partnership and economic relationship with China is a priority of the Canadian Government. Prime Minster Martin will visit China in January 2005 and in an address to members of the Canada-China Business Council on December 6, 2004 he stated that “Canadian businesses, large and small should be … developing and implementing strategies for China”.
The PSLO Business Field Visit to China will be a practical, working-level mission focused on business development. Firms should view their participation in this Field Visit as one component of their business development strategy for China. This Field Visit will set the foundation for pursing World Bank-funded projects and open the door for additional opportunities with the private sector in China.
Objectives of the Business Field Visit
- Create a high level of awareness on the part of the Canadian firms of the project requirements and constraints, and their level of competitiveness in accessing World Bank-financed projects in China.
- Identify the specific opportunities in each World Bank-funded project and promote Canadian company capabilities for those projects to the Chinese government executing agencies responsible for procurement.
- Inform World Bank staff in China of the capabilities and interests of Canadian firms in relation to development projects in China.
- Initiate and maintain working relations with representatives of the World Bank’s Country Office.
Cost
Registration Fee: CAD$6,600.00
What your Registration Fee Includes:
- Preparation, coordination and confirmation of program
- Hotel Accommodations (single) in 3 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, and one other city)
- Ground Transportation in 3 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, and one other city)
- Air transportation within China
- Translation of profiles and interpretation for group events
- Gifts and hospitality for Chinese Government Officials
- Mission Binder
- Meeting and conference rooms where required
- One group dinner in each city
- Some networking/cocktail receptions, coffee break refreshments
What is not included in your Registration Fee:
- Air transportation to/from Beijing to join the mission
- Passport, visa and other costs related to customs and immigration to China
- Meals (exceptions noted above)
- Interpretations for meetings organized outside of the Field Visit program (estimated cost is US$100.00/day)
The World Bank in China
As of June 30, 2004, World Bank Group’s active lending portfolio to China totalled approximately US$xx billion for xx projects. World Bank-supported projects are in all major sectors of the economy and are distributed across the country. Infrastructure (transport, energy, water/sanitation, urban development, environment) account for more than half of the total portfolio. Agriculture and social sectors (health, education, social protection) comprise the remainder. In terms of lending amounts, China is the World Bank’s largest borrower and one of the best performing member countries in project implementation.
In 2004, the World Bank approved nine loans to China valued at US$ 1.2 billion. These loans focused on projects in water, sanitation, and urban development. 40 projects are in the pipeline for 2005-2007. Lending is allocated to the following sectors: urban development (9); rural development (7); transport (7); environment (6); energy (5); water supply and sanitation (4); health (1); private sector development (1).
