ΠΡΟΣ: Όλους τους Ενδιαφερόμενους ΑΠΟ: Γενικό Γραμματέα ΘΕΜΑ: Ερωτηματολόγιο: EUROCHAMBRES ECONOMIC SURVEY 2015

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1 ΕΓΚΥΚΛΙΟΣ ΠΡΟΣ: Όλους τους Ενδιαφερόμενους ΑΠΟ: Γενικό Γραμματέα ΘΕΜΑ: Ερωτηματολόγιο: EUROCHAMBRES ECONOMIC SURVEY 2015 Κύριοι, Λευκωσία, Ιούλιος 2014 Τα Ευρωεπιμελητήρια, που αποτελούν την Ένωση των Εμπορικών και Βιομηχανικών Επιμελητηρίων της Ευρώπης, εκδίδουν ετήσια μια μοναδική στο είδος της (για τον Ευρωπαϊκό χώρο) οικονομική έκθεση με τίτλο «Ευρωπαϊκή Οικονομική Έκθεση». Η έκθεση περιέχει στατιστικές πληροφορίες που αφορούν το επιχειρηματικό κλίμα στις χώρες της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης καθώς και τις προβλέψεις των Ευρωπαϊκών επιχειρήσεων για το επόμενο έτος. Οι πληροφορίες αφορούν τις πωλήσεις, τις εγχώριες αγορές, το εξωτερικό εμπόριο, το εργατικό δυναμικό, τις επενδύσεις, τις επιχειρηματικές προσδοκίες για το μέλλον κ.α. Οι Κυπριακές επιχειρήσεις θα συμμετάσχουν για δέκατη χρονιά στη σχετική έκθεση με τα δικά τους οικονομικά στοιχεία. Για σκοπούς λοιπόν ομοιογένειας και σχετικότητας των στατιστικών πληροφοριών που προέρχονται από τις διάφορες χώρες, τα Ευρωεπιμελητήρια ετοίμασαν ένα απλό και σύντομο ερωτηματολόγιο με σκοπό να συμπληρωθεί από τους επιχειρηματίες των χωρών που συμμετέχουν στην οικονομική έκθεση, το οποίο και επισυνάπτουμε. Οι πληροφορίες για τις επιχειρήσεις της κάθε χώρας συλλέγονται από το οικείο Επιμελητήριο και γι αυτό θα το εκτιμούσαμε ιδιαίτερα αν μπορούσατε να αφιερώσετε λίγα μόνο λεπτά από τον πολύτιμο σας χρόνο για να το συμπληρώσετε και να μας το επιστρέψετε. Παρακαλούμε συμπληρώστε και αποστείλετε το συνημμένο ερωτηματολόγιο στο Τμήμα Εκπαίδευσης και Ευρωπαϊκών Προγραμμάτων στο ΚΕΒΕ, Φαξ: , το αργότερο μέχρι την Παρασκευή 19 Σεπτεμβρίου Είμαστε βέβαιοι πως θα στηρίξετε έμπρακτα την προσπάθεια αυτή που μεταξύ άλλων θα συμβάλει στην τοποθέτηση της Κύπρου στον Ευρωπαϊκό επιχειρηματικό χάρτη, παρέχοντας μας τις αναγκαίες πληροφορίες. Για απορίες και διευκρινήσεις παρακαλώ όπως επικοινωνήσετε με τον υπογράφοντα στο τηλέφωνο Σας ευχαριστούμε εκ των προτέρων για τη συνεργασία σας. Με εκτίμηση, Λεωνίδας Πασχαλίδης Ανώτερος Διευθυντής Τμήμα Εκπαίδευσης και Ευρωπαϊκών Προγραμμάτων /ΓΒ Λεωφ. Γρίβα Διγενή 38 & Δεληγιώργη 3, Τ.Θ , 1509 Λευκωσία, Κύπρος, Τηλ , Φαξ , chamber@ccci.org.cy

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3 Introduction - The Forum Arbitration and mediation are the preferred methods of Dispute resolution in international trade, shipping and construction contracts. Knowledge of the arbitration process is an essential part of the every businessman and legal or construction professional knowledge bank. The Cyprus Dispute Resolution Forum aims to acquaint delegates with the prevailing trends and developments in arbitration law and practice both locally and internationally. Objectives Delegates will be offered a rare opportunity to hear and discuss all aspects of the arbitration process with acknowledged international and local arbitration experts who will also be available to answer delegates questions and engage in discussions with them. It will also be a first class networking opportunity between interested parties. Audience The Forum is aimed at business professionals whose companies/ organizations may be involved in the resolution of disputes by either arbitration or mediation and, just as importantly, at legal and construction professionals of all levels, such as arbitrators, lawyers, surveyors, architects and engineers that deal with such matters. Conference Details Friday 23rd April 2010, Hilton Hotel, Nicosia Presentations will be in English and Greek Organizer Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) - Cyprus Branch The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a non profit organization, UK registered charity working in the public interest through an international network of branches. It has a global membership of around individuals who have professional training in private dispute resolution. We exist for the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution to maximize the contribution that dispute resolution practitioners make. In addition to providing education and training for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, we act as an international centre for practitioners, policy makers, academics and those in business concerned with the cost-effective and early settlement of disputes. This gives users confidence that the very best people are helping to resolve their dispute. The Cyprus Branch is one of the international branches of the CIArb UK and has seventy members. Supported by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) RICS is the world s leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organizations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognized mark of property professionalism. Over property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognized the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members. RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector. RICS Cyprus has 200 professional members and 135 trainees and students. Cyprus Association of Quantity Surveyors and Construction Economists (SEEOKK) SEEOKK is the association that represents Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors in Cyprus, Europe and the rest of the world since SEEOKK's main goal is to promote,help and guide its members. The vision of the Association is: «To be the premier organization facilitating the best profiles for Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Control». The association organizes seminars for promoting the profession and keeping the high standards of professionalism throughout its members. It informs and provides help and guidance to its members for any problems they may face in their everyday working professional life. It keeps a close cooperation with the Technical Chamber of Cyprus and other professional associations both in Cyprus and Europe. It provides advisory services to its members regarding their professional examination to qualify as chartered surveyors and helps them with their structured training. Coordination Sponsors

4 Forum Program 08:30-09:15 Registration 09:15-09:30 Chairman s Introduction Andrew Demetriou, Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Cyprus Branch, Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator, Ioannides Demetriou LLC, Cyprus 09:30-09:45 Cyprus as an International Arbitration Center Petros Clerides, The Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus 09:45-10:15 Disputes under the FIDIC Form of Contract Rowan Planterose, Barrister, Chartered Arbitrator and Adjudicator, Davies Arnold Cooper, UK 10:15-10:45 Mediation Steve Friel, Partner and International Arbitration Specialist, Davies Arnold Cooper, UK 10:45-11:00 Questions and Answers 11:00-11:15 Networking Coffee Break 11:15-11:45 The Preliminary Arbitration Meeting: Do s and Don ts Andrew Demetriou, Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Cyprus Branch, Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator, Ioannides Demetriou LLC, Cyprus 11:45-12:15 The Expert Witness Anna Iacovou Stylianou, Chartered Arbitrator, Chartered Surveyor & CEDR Accredited Mediator, AIS Management, Cyprus 12:15-12:45 Arbitration in Cyprus Case Law Developments Agis Georgiades, Advocate and Arbitrator, Christos & Telemachos Georgiades LLC, Cyprus 12:45-13:00 Questions and Answers 13:00-13:45 Networking Cocktail 13:45-14:15 Settlement in Arbitration Rowan Planterose, Barrister, Chartered Arbitrator and Adjudicator, Davies Arnold Cooper, UK 14:15-14:45 Confidentiality in Arbitration Steve Friel, Partner and International Arbitration Specialist, Davies Arnold Cooper, UK 14:45-15:15 Questions and Answers 15:30 End of Forum

5 The Cyprus Dispute Resolution Forum Friday 23rd April 2010, Hilton Hotel, Nicosia BOOKING FORM (PLEASE RETURN BY FAX TO ) DELEGATE INFORMATION (please print clearly) Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY, 21 APRIL, nd PARTICIPATION (please print clearly) Mr Mrs Name: Company/Organization: Position: Mr Name: Job Title: Mrs Department: Address: City: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: 3rd PARTICIPATION (please print clearly) Mr Mrs Name: Job Title: PARTICIPATION FEE PER DELEGATE METHODS OF PAYMENT Participation fee % VAT (Includes registration, coffee breaks, networking cocktail, documentations) Payment must be made in advance in full (15% VAT has to be added) by: CHEQUE Please mail your cheque by mail or courier to: IMH Consulting Ltd, P.O.Box 21185, 1503, Nicosia Payable to IMH Consulting Ltd BANK TRANSFER Please inform the bank that you will pay all charges Name of bank: Alpha Bank Ltd, Address of branch in full: Nicosia Main Branch, Stylianou Lena Square, P.O.Box 21661, 1503 Nicosia Exact designation of account holder: IMH C.S.C LTD Full account number including codes: IBAN code: CY SWIFT BIC ABKLCY2N CREDID CARD Visa Mastercard American Express Other Card number: Exp. date: Card holders name: Signature: Date: BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS - Confirmation of your registration will be sent to you as soon as your complete application form is received by fax or . - Payments for the conference must be received by 21/04/10. - Please note that we need to receive payment prior to conference in order to guarantee your participation. - Conference places can not be guaranteed if bookings are not received by 21/04/10. - Organizers reserve the right to change the details of this event without notice. - When circumstances force the organizers to cancel a conference, the liability of the organizers shall be limited to refund of any fees paid. - The organizers are not liable for any consequential loss. - The conference program is valid until the time of printing. However, alternations may occur due to circumstances beyond our control. - The booking form constitutes a legally binding contract. CANCELLATION POLICY - Participation fee must be prepaid - Cancellations must be received in writing by 21/04/10, otherwise 50% of the attendance fee will be charged - A conference no show, will result in the full attendance fee to be charged PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION Issues of personal data protection are very high in the priority of IMH Creative Solutions Consulting. All information and contact details that we receive are used only for the purpose of keeping you informed of forthcoming conferences, seminars, exhibitions, publications or providing electronic information which might be of interest to you. Such data is never used by other companies or organizations or for any other purpose. If you DO NOT like to receive information from our company, either by post or by electronic means please tick the box here: For further information contact: IMH, 5 Aigaleo Str., 2057 Strovolos, P.O.Box 21185, 1503, Nicosia, Cyprus Tel Fax , events@imh.com.cy, website:

6 YOUR COMPANY'S BUSINESS SECTOR: EUROPEAN ECONOMIC SURVEY 2015 STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Manufacturing ( ) Construction ( ) Services and Trade (except management consultancy, warehousing and hotels and accommodation) ( ) Services and Trade (Management consultancy, warehousing and hotels and accommodation) ( ) COMPANY SIZE 1-9 employees ( ) employees ( ) employees ( ) >250 employees ( ) CITY Nicosia ( ) Limassol ( ) Larnaka ( ) Pafos ( ) Famagusta ( ) CHALLENGES Q.1 Compared with 2013, the biggest challenge(s) for the economic development of our company in 2014 was (max. 3 answers possible): Domestic demand ( ) Foreign demand ( ) Labour costs ( ) Lack of skilled workers ( ) Exchange rates ( ) Prices of energy and raw material ( ) Financing conditions ( ) Economic policy conditions ( ) Q.2 We expect that the biggest challenge(s) for the economic development of our company in 2015 will be (max. 3 answers possible): Domestic demand ( ) Foreign demand ( ) Labour costs ( ) Lack of skilled workers ( ) Exchange rates ( ) Prices of energy and raw material ( ) Financing conditions ( ) Economic policy conditions ( ) TURNOVER Q.3 Compared with 2013, total turnover in 2014 has: Q.4 We expect that total turnover in 2015 will: NATIONAL SALES Q.5 Compared with 2013, our revenue from national sales in 2014 has: Q.6 We expect that our revenue from national sales in 2015 will: EXPORT SALES Q.7 Compared with 2013, our revenue from export sales in 2014 has: Q.8 We expect that our revenue from export sales in 2015 will: LABOUR Q.9 Compared with 2013, the size of our workforce in 2014 has: Q.10 We expect that during 2015 the size of our workforce will: INVESTMENT Q.11 Compared with 2013, our level of investments in 2014 has: Q.12 We expect that during 2015 our level of investments will: ORDERS Q.13 Compared with 2013 orders in 2014 have: Q.14 We expect that orders in 2015 will: PRICES Q.15 Compared with 2012 prices in 2013 have: Q.16 We expect that prices in 2014 will: BUSINESS CONFIDENCE Q.17 Compared with 2013, overall developments for our business in 2014 were: Favourable ( ) Remained constant ( ) Unfavourable( ) Q.18 We expect that during 2015, overall developments for our business will be: Favourable ( ) Remained constant ( ) Unfavourable( )