The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to a Public Procurement Working Group Meeting on Wednesday, 15th February 2006 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at European Chamber Beijing Office.
We are pleased to welcome on this occasion EU Commission representative Magnus Gislev, DG Environment. Mr. Gislev will speak about the greening of public procurement in Europe.
We strongly encourage new members to join the active Public Procurement Working Group. Your experience in public tendering in Europe and China will contribute to the discussion and ensure that your industry's concerns are addressed when defining the Working Group's priorities for 2006.
Agenda
1. Greening of public procurement in Europe
Magnus Gislev, DG Environment
2. Recent meetings
Chairman Gilbert Van Kerckhove will inform the Working Group about recent lobbying actions.
3. Priorities and forward agenda
Sergio Balibrea, Head of the EU Delegation Trade & Economics Section, will inform the participants about the EU Commission's PP plans for 2006 and collect the industry views on current PP situation in China.
Additional topics for consideration: Standards, evaluation, auditing, BOT/PPP...
4. Position Paper 2006
Key recommendations
Do not hesitate to submit your comments and suggestions ahead of the meeting.
To confirm your attendance, please contact Ms. Ilona Koivunalho at ikoivunalho@euccc.com.cn.
Kindly note, that the meeting is open for members only. For further information about the Working Group or how to become a member, please contact business manager Mr. Max Quillen at mquillen@euccc.com.cn.