The Romanian Minister of Transport will focus on:

• key transport hubs
• motorways/ national roadways
• underground/ tube lines
• railways with extended services 
• building new and expanding airports throughout the country

Opportunities 

The transport services industry is a key sector in Romania, contributing with approximately 10% to the GDP.

The Romanian Ministry of Transport will receive approved funding from the EU of EUR 724 million for the construction of two major national roads in Romania and there is plenty of room for additional investment; EUR 6 billion for 307 km of roads, EUR 8 billion for 800 km of rail infrastructure, EUR 2.6
billion for the Danube-Bucharest Channel and the funds necessary for the expansion of the underground rail network and high-speed trains, still to be allocated.

British companies can be part of these investment opportunities. Their experience and expertise in this key sector can add value and benefit to Romanian partners.

Event Registration

Attendance is open to both BRCC and British Expertise members and companies interesting in  the opportunities offered by Romania in this key investment sector.

This event is likely to be very popular and space limited and bookings will be managed on a first come, first served basis.

If you are a BRCC member or associate, please register either with Eliza Galos, Assistant to CEO  or with Yvonne Jones.

The  British Expertise website also contains information regarding this event.

Further Information on the Transport Sector in Romania 

Government strategy and specific objectives for the next years include:

• Development of the railway system and highways and rehabilitation of major and national roads (focus on roads and railways)
• Liberalisation of the market and continuation of structural reforms - the Ministry aims to complete the privatisation of the state owned companies
• More competition in this sector is encouraged, as the transitional arrangements for transport in the context of EU integration come to an end
• Strenghtening territorial cohesion at regional and national level
• Increase the successful applications to EU funding, in additonal to the already existing projects that receive external funding from institutions such as the EBRD or the EIB

Key Facts:

• Romania boasts 73000 km of public roads of which 14300 km are modernise

There are plenty of opportunities available to modernise the rest of the roads, which will benefit from EU funding, other external finances and from the state budget

• Railway tracks: 11.400 km to be maintained

                  

The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce and the Netherlands Romanian Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be hosting a joint Business Breakfast Briefing discussing

“Transparency in Romania: the challenge for Government and Industry”
A Practical and Interactive Event
on
Tuesday, 28th February2012, from 8:30 hrs to 10.30am
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Primavera Room

Victor Alistar, Executive Director of Transparency International in Romania, and Steven van Groningen, CEO Raiffeisen Bank, will introduce current issues relating to the drive to improve transparency in Romania. After their presentation they will form a panel and will be joined by Adina Sadeanu founder and journalist of Hard Views.

Our event aims to address some of the most difficult questions surrounding the issues of transparency: What are the main obstacles in boosting transparency both for the public and private sector? Which are the most efficient tools in making transparency work? What is the private sector doing to enhance transparency? What are the best sticks and carrots for improving transparency?

The proceedings will be moderated by Mr Raymond A Breden, the Executive Chairman of the BRCC.

In order to strengthen bilateral relations, networking time is allocated in this program.

Please note that this is a free of charge event and given the limited number of seats, registration of participants will be made on a first come first served basis.

BRCC members should confirm your attendance as soon as possible but not later than February 24th, by e-mail at sgadea@brcconline.eu  

NRCC members should confirm your attendance as soon as possible but not later than 24th February, by email to info@netherlands.ro

Please remember if you cannot attend, you can delegate somebody to represent your company.

We thank the event sponsor, Crowne Plaza Hotel


 

13 March 2012, London, UK
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delegate@eelevents.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 275 8020

Our 4th event in the PPP series will provide a platform for investors, financiers and developers to learn about PPP opportunities in CEE, including Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Croatia, Czech Republic and Romania. The forum will focus on Social Infrastructure (including Housing, Hospitals, Schools, Parking and Recreation), Waste Management, and Transport Infrastructure.
The event will provide an in-depth analysis of available projects, with case study examples from carefully selected partners, offering a platform for key representatives from across CEE.

Key topics to be addressed:
• Public debt and the impact on PPP
• Bankability of Municipal Projects, options for small and large scale projects
• Analysis of PPP financing mechanisms
• Case studies from across CEE for: Social Infrastructure, Waste Management, and Transport Infrastructure
• Update on legislation and regulation
Whether you’re looking to enhance your presence in the CEE market, investing in infrastructure projects or want to find out about the future investment climate, this event ensures you meet the leading players in the PPP market.

Contact our investment team for more information and book now to save 20% - quote: BRCC
For full details please click here

The COBCOE Annual Gala Dinner and Chamber of the Year Awards Ceremony has become the highlight in the COBCOE calendar.
Date and Venue: 24th April 2012 from 6:45 pm (for 7.30 pm) in the spectacular setting of the Mountbatten Room of the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS. Carriages at 11 pm.
This prestigious annual event is open to members and guests of the chambers of commerce belonging to COBCOE, COBCOE’s partners and members of British chambers belonging to the wider British Business Worldwide alliance. Other guests include members of parliament, journalists, ambassadors, other senior diplomats and government officials as well as business leaders and high wealth individuals from both the UK and other parts of the world.
Aside from the great atmosphere and stimulating company, this evening marks and celebrates the many achievements of COBCOE’s members during the year through its high profile Chamber of the Year Awards Ceremony which showcases the remarkable entrepreneurial and creative talents of the British bilateral chamber network, working hard to promote and support trade between the United Kingdom and its local partner countries across Europe, and beyond.

Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE is a renowned and inspiring speaker and passionate campaigner on business leadership, corporate responsibility, education and women’s development. She is Vice President of Business in the Community and a Special Advisor to the Prince’s Charities as well as to
HRH The Prince of Wales personally, most recently assisting him to develop the “Seeing is Believing” programme which involved thousands of business leaders visiting the UK’s most deprived communities. She has been acclaimed for achieving real innovation and behaviour change in the boardrooms of the UK as Chief Executive of Business in the Community (April 1992 to March 2008). The Times recently listed her as one the 50 most influential women in Britain.
Dame Julia’s speech at our Gala Dinner will focus on “Think Globally-Act Locally! How business can take the lead in building stronger communities”

The Chamber of the Year Awards is an important highlight in the COBCOE calendar of activities. The awards instil a healthy sense of competition between members and inspire us to learn from each other and to improve and benchmark the professional activities of the British bilateral chamber network. The scheme is widely regarded as a fun way to recognise our collective efforts and achievements.
During the official ceremony we shall announce three awards; the Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, The Best Small Chamber Award and the main Chamber of the Year Award with one runner up.
Our guest speaker is also invited to present our top Chamber of the Year award at the end of the evening.

Cost: £130 individual; £1,150 Table of 10 Members & Members of COBCOE Chambers: £120 individual; £1,000 Table of 10
Dress Code - Black Tie/Formal
To register please visit the following URL: http://www.cvent.com/d/5cq98f/1Q

COBCOE is an independent, non-profit making, apolitical organisation currently representing and linking 40 British Chambers of Commerce and over 10,000 businesses operating in 37 countries across Europe.
There is no doubt, that in a tough business environment, COBCOE provides synergies, ideas and resources for its members and partners, providing them and their members and associates with a unique business network across Europe.

For more information about COBCOE see www.cobcoe.eu

For enquiries email Anne-Marie Martin anne-marie.martin@cobcoe.eu
Tel: +44 (0) 208 316 5951