The 3 years project was formally launched on December 2014 to establish a European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, through a grant contract between the European Union (EU) and a Consortium composed by the French Myanmar Chamber and Eurochambres Brussels. Affiliated entities are:
- Piemonte Agency
- Assemblée des Chambres Françaises de Commerce et d’Industrie (France)
- Voka CCI – Chamber of Commerce of Antwerp Waasland (Belgium)
- Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Hungary)
The European Chamber of Commerce will represent a one-top-shop to assist European SME’s interested to set up industrial, commercial and technological collaboration in Myanmar.
Objectives
- Significantly increase the presence of European business in Myanmar
- Promote Myanmar as high-potential trade and investment partner and gateway to the ASEAN regional market among European companies, in particular SMEs, established in Europe or already operating in other ASEAN markets
- Seek positive and lasting change in domestic economic governance particularly with respect to EU strategic priorities in the domain of sustainable development
Main activities
- Establishment of the “European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (ECCM)”
- Setting up interactive, web-based portal for EU businesses in Myanmar
- Providing short-term office space to European businesses, in particular SMEs
- Setting up Help Desk functions offering advice and information on legal issues, legislation, enforcement and standards
- Dialogue and advocacy with Myanmar counterparts on the regulatory environment
- Organization of targeted seminars on Myanmar’s business potential
For more information:
- Eurocham leaflet
- Eurocham business guide
- Trade mark protection in Myanmar
Guides are available for: agriculture, consumer goods, energy, manufacturing, healthcare.
Past activities