Trade and Business in Slovenia, Ljubljana

The objectives of the subject “International Trade and Business in” Slovenia” are the following:

1. To analyze the Slovenian Economy and Foreign Trade (Import, Export, FDI);
2. To know the business opportunities in the Slovenian Market;
3. To analyze the trade relations of Slovenia with the country of the student;
4. To know the Slovenian trade agreements as a member of the European Union;
5. To develop a business plan for the Slovenian Market.

The Subject “Foreign Trade and Business in Slovenia” belongs to the following Online Higher Educational Programs taught by EENI Global Business School:

Doctorate (DIB): European Business, World Trade.

Masters (MIB): Business in Europe, International Business, Foreign Trade.

Doctorate and Master in International Business adapted to the Slovenian Students.

Learning materials in + Eslovenia Slovenie Eslovénia.

1. Credits of the Subject “International Trade and Business in” Slovenia”: 1 ;
2. Duration: one week.

Slovenian Preferential Access and Free Trade Agreements:

1. Slovenia and the European Economic Area;
2. European Union
   1. As a member of the European Union, Slovenia is a beneficiary of the EU Free trade agreements with Algeria, Ivory Coast, South Africa, South Korea, India, Mexico, MERCOSUR, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Ukraine, Moldova, Chile, Georgia etc. besides the Customs Union with Turkey;
   2. European Customs Union;
   3. European Single Market;
   4. EU Services Directive;
   5. European Digital Single Market.
3. Adriatic-Ionian Initiative;
4. Central European Initiative (CEI);
5. Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

Trade Facilitation Programs.

1. World Trade Organization (WTO)
   1. WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS);
   2. WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS);
   3. WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT);
   4. WTO Agreement on Preshipment Inspection (PSI);
   5. WTO Agreement on Safeguards (SG);
   6. WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
2. World Customs Organization (WCO)
   1. Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC).
3. International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods (UNECE);
4. Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR, UN);
5. Customs Convention on Containers (CCC, UN) - not a member;
6. Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF);
7. International Bureau of Containers and Intermodal Transport (BIC);
8. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO, Chicago Convention);
9. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
   1. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC);
   2. Convention Relating to Temporary Admission (Istanbul Convention).
10. Uniform Rules concerning the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail (CIM, CIT);
11. International Road Transport Union (IRU)
    1. TIR Convention;
    2. Guidelines on Safe Load Securing for Road Transport.
12. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

European Trade and Economic Organizations:

1. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE);
2. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;
3. Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE);
4. European Union
   1. European Central Bank;
   2. European Investment Bank (EIB);
   3. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development;
   4. EU-CELAC Summit;
   5. Group of States of the European Council Convention against Corruption (GRECO).

Global Organizations:

1. United Nations (UN)
   1. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD);
   2. International Trade Centre (INTRACEN);
   3. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. World Bank (WB);
3. Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM);
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
   1. OECD anti-corruption measures.
5. World Trade Organization (WTO);
6. International Monetary Fund (IMF);
7. Inter-American Development Bank.

The Republic of Slovenia (Europe).

1. Capital of Slovenia: Ljubljana;
2. Official Language: Slovenian;
3. Area of Slovenia: 20,273 square kilometers;
4. Slovenian Population: 2 million people;
5. Type of Government: Parliamentary Republic;
6. Borders of Slovenia: Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria;
7. Independence of Slovenia: 1992 (Yugoslavia).

Religion in Slovenia: Catholicism (Christianity).

Slovenia belongs to the Western Civilization (European Economic Area).

Economy of Slovenia.

1. Slovenian GDP (nominal): 49,550 million dollars;
2. GDP per capita of Slovenia: 28,200 dollars;
3. Slovenian Currency: Euro;
4. Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004;
5. Slovenia has significant petroleum, zinc and coal reserves;
6. Slovenia is a major exporter related to winter sports;
7. About 20% of the world's generic pharmaceuticals have been manufactured in Slovenia;
8. Slovenian wines are rated as high quality;
9. Renault has a car factory in Slovenia (Revoz);
10. Top Slovenian Industries: iron products and aluminum, trucks, cars, military equipment, wood, textiles, chemical products;
11. Headquarters of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER): Ljubljana.

Main Slovenian Companies:

1. Istrabenzl, industrial conglomerate;
2. Adria Mobil, auto caravans;
3. Akrapovic, automotive;
4. Alpine, sport and fashion footwear;
5. Elan Line, sports;
6. Goodyear, Dunlop, Sava tires;
7. Gorenje, household appliances and personal electronic devices;
8. Tomatoes, mopeds;
9. Pharmaceutical products Krka;
10. Pharmaceuticals Lek;
11. Gorenje Orodjarna, foundry;
12. Litostroj, heavy machinery;
13. Slovenija CESTE Tehnika, construction, civil engineering.

Slovenian Foreign Trade.

1. The main Slovenian exports are manufactured products, machinery and transportation equipment, chemical products, foods;
2. Top Slovenian exports destinations: Germany, Italy and Croatia;
3. Top Slovenian suppliers: Germany, Italy and Austria;
4. As a member of the European Union, Slovenia is a beneficiary of the EU Free trade agreements with the ASEAN, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia..;
5. The Port of Koper is the largest in Slovenia.

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