Cape Verde Vacation
Consular Services
Rua Abilio Macedo n 6, Praia, Cape Verde Tel.: (238)-261-56-16 Fax: (238)-261-13-55 Versão em Português [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Most foreigners living in Cape Verde take advantage of "local" travel to the other islands, which does require planning and is moderately priced. Each island has its own flavor and unique appeal. The more adventuresome can take advantage of alternative travel experiences off the beaten track but may encounter some of the inconveniences that travel in Africa inevitably brings. Those who prefer a more relaxing, care-free vacation will find that they can obtain most of the services and amenities found in tourist destinations of more developed countries. Either way, the rewards can be enriching. Encounters with local residents, breathtaking vistas and unique cultural experiences will often be unforgettable. For anyone interested in working in a diverse and increasingly dynamic country, an assignment to Cape Verde can be a fondly remembered and rewarding experience. ... [Read More]
1996 Country Commercial Guides
U.S. Department of State Cape Verde Country Commercial Guide Office of the Coordinator for Business Affairs COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE: CAPE VERDE July 1995 Prepared by: Economic-Commercial Section American Embassy Praia Department of State Washington D.C. 20520-2460 COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE: CAPE VERDE I. Executive Summary Faced with one of the world's poorest natural resource bases, aggravated by sustained drought, Cape Verde has little option but to depend almost completely on imports for industrial production and inputs. Lack of water serves as a great constraint to economic activity, as does a set of other infrastructural and human resource deficiencies. However, to overcome those constraints, the Government of Cape Verde has embarked upon a major program of modernization of its infrastructure and transport sectors, thus providing excellent trade and investment opportunities. Traditionally, service ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE DAILY BRIEFING, AUGUST 26, 1998
A: I don't know whether he plans to address this issue further; I'd have to check on that. Or we could check with the Vice President's Office. He's certainly expressed his strong support. Obviously, he's been, like the President, on vacation, and so -- but he did take time out to express his strong support, as I understood it, during my vacation. ... Q: On the trip to Worcester, you said that it was an invitation. I'm just wondering, since the White House has already said that the Clintons are using this vacation to work on their marriage and healing, that the President's off, why would he interrupt that to go to Worcester for an event that seems to have no immediacy? ... [Read More]
Portugal
The Government's guaranteed minimum income program provided some families an alternative to sending their children to work. Since its inception, more than 691,897 persons have participated in this program. As of April 2001, 390,428 were still receiving this benefit. The Government noted that this program had helped 16,492 children return to school.In June 2000, the country ratified the ILO 182 Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labor. e. Acceptable Conditions of WorkMinimum-wage legislation covers full-time workers as well as rural workers and domestic employees ages 18 and over. The monthly minimum wage during the year was approximately $348 (348 euros). Along with widespread rent controls, basic food and utility subsidies, and phased implementation of an assured minimum income, the minimum wage afforded a decent standard of living for a worker and family. Most workers rec ... [Read More]
Austria
Austrian social insurance is compulsory and comprises health insurance, old-age pension insurance, unemployment insurance, and accident insurance. Social insurance contributions are a percentage of total monthly earnings and are shared by employers and employees. Although EU requirements facilitated greater job flexibility, terms of employment are closely regulated by law in Austria and include working hours, minimum vacation time (5 weeks), holidays, maternity leave, statutory separation notice, and protection against dismissal. The new severance pay system implemented in 2002 is designed to enhance worker flexibility further. Employers contribute 1.53% of their monthly pay to severance pay funds and employees have the right to carry their accrued entitlement with them when changing the employer. A new regulation since July 1, 2004 allows parents with children under the age of seven who have worked for at least three years to choose part-time work until the children reach age seven. T ... [Read More]
1996 Country Commercial Guides
U.S. Department of State Austria FY 1996 Country Commercial Guide Office of the Coordinator The Commercial Service American Embassy Vienna, Austria TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I Executive Summary Chapter II Economic Trends and Outlook A. Major Trends and Outlook B. Principal Growth Sectors C. Government Role in the Economy D. Balance of Payments Situation E. Infrastructure Situation Chapter III Political Environment A. Nature of Bilateral Relationship with the U.S. B. Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate C. Synopsis of Political System, Schedule for Elections and Orientation of Major Political Parties Chapter IV Marketing U.S. Products and Services A. Distribution and Sales Channels B. Use of Agents/Distributors; Fi ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
In addition to an annual salary, the domestic employee receives (per Ecuadorian law) a 13th- and 14th-month salary plus a supplementary compensation. Live-out maids are also entitled to a transportation allowance. Although the employee and the employer are required to pay a portion of the employee’s income to the Social Security system, most employers in Ecuador pay the entire amount for their domestic employees. By law, domestic employees are entitled to 1 day off every 2 weeks, but in practice they receive 1 day off each week. Domestics are entitled to 15 days paid vacation annually, but are not entitled to any holidays. Employers are required by law to provide uniforms for their domestic help. Religious ActivitiesLast Updated: 1/13/2004 1:35 PM ... [Read More]
1996 Country Commercial Guides
U.S. Department of StateSwitzerland Country Commercial GuideOffice of the Coordinator for Business Affairs COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE - SWITZERLAND JUNE 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTSI. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYII. ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOK Major Trends and Outlook Principal Growth Sectors Government Role in the Economy Balance of Payments Situation Infrastructure SituationIII. POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT Nature of Political Relationship with the United States Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate Brief Synopsis of Political System, Schedule for Elections, and Orientation of Major Political PartiesIV. MARKETING U.S. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Distribution and Sales Channels Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner Franchising Direct Marketing Joint Ventures/Licensing Steps to Establishing an Office Selling Factors/Techniques Adverti ... [Read More]
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