Exporting to Ghana
Author :
David J. Sharp, Ken Mark
Pages :
4
Product Type :
Case
Reference # :
9B05B006
Teaching Note :
8B05B06
Institute:
Ivey Publishing
Setting:
Canada/Africa, Small
Year:
2001
Keywords:
Uncertainty; Risk Analysis; Forestry; Exports, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, International, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Summary/Abstract:
A loan assessment officer at Export Development Canada is evaluating a proposed deal involving the export of refurbished machines used in the forestry industry. He must decide whether Export Development Corporation should extend loans to a foreign firm that is interested in purchasing from a Canadian supplier. Issues include international business risk and the role of an export development agency in facilitating a country's exports.