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Overview
Lobbying Costs
None declared
None declared
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
56.25 Fte (75)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL)
EU Transparency Register
346199524382-18 First registered on 08 Nov 2016
Goals / Remit
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka was founded in 1996. Its primary objective is to stimulate, strengthen and promote economic and business relations between Sri Lanka and the 27 member countries of the European Union. ECCSL broadly seeks to provide, inter-alia, efficient and professional information, and advisory, consultative, promotional and representative linkages between Sri Lankan and European business entities.
Main EU files targeted
Business Links / Opportunities
ECCSL fosters close links with other local and foreign chambers and business organisations. Benefits accruing from these links are first offered to ECCSL members. Information pertaining to business opportunities in Europe and Sri Lanka are provided to ECCSL members at request.
Business Delegations
ECCSL is able to expedite all aspects of business visits to Europe and co-ordinates and assists missions of European business people to Sri Lanka. Business briefings are conducted for the visiting parties to and from Europe. The Chamber schedules appointments with companies and authorities, accompanies members/clients for the meetings, and even arranges flight and hotel bookings when requested.
Trade Fairs
ECCSL provides information on trade fairs held in Sri Lanka and Europe. It undertakes representation of its members at major trade fairs upon request. Commercial introductions to counterparts are organized with the assistance of sector specific consultants.
Seminars/Workshops
Seminars that focus on European issues (e.g. dealing with the Euro, EC regulations) and other commonly requested sector-specific topics that relate to the conduct of business with Europe are carried out by the Chamber on a regular basis.
Access to Market Information
Market information is a key factor to the successful entry into any market. ECCSL provides access to the latest market information to assist members and clients in making the right business decisions. This is achieved by providing commercially relevant data on economic, legal, technical, financial and market information that is needed to assist the investment and trade planning decisions of individuals and companies in the European Union and Sri Lanka.
Addresses, Contacts & Representation
By accessing its databases, the ECCSL provides market research and up-to-date information on both government and private sector industries/companies. ECCSL is able to provide representation for its members in all business-related matters - business negotiations, commercial and trade activities. It is also able to mediate with business partners as a representative office for its members and clients.
Promotion
Members and clients are provided assistance to promote their products and services through advertising in our quarterly magazine (Eurolink), and events and seminars.
Government
ECCSL facilitates introductions to government departments/agencies for European businesspersons visiting Sri Lanka.
Consultants
ECCSL provides linkages to consultants who are able to undertake sector-specific studies to meet urgent individual business needs.
Media & Public Relations
ECCSL liaises with the local media and submit features on European issues for regular publication in local newspapers. Press conferences are arranged for clients when needed. ECCSL is able to undertake business receptions, workshops, conferences, congresses and other events for any number of guests/participants; from written invitations to interpreters..Address
Head Office
75/4 Barnes Place
Barns Place
Colombo-7
SRI LANKA -
People
Total lobbyists declared
75
Employment time Lobbyists 75% 75 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
56.25
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
Business Links / Opportunities
ECCSL fosters close links with other local and foreign chambers and business organisations. Benefits accruing from these links are first offered to ECCSL members. Information pertaining to business opportunities in Europe and Sri Lanka are provided to ECCSL members at request.
Business Delegations
ECCSL is able to expedite all aspects of business visits to Europe and co-ordinates and assists missions of European business people to Sri Lanka. Business briefings are conducted for the visiting parties to and from Europe. The Chamber schedules appointments with companies and authorities, accompanies members/clients for the meetings, and even arranges flight and hotel bookings when requested.
Trade Fairs
ECCSL provides information on trade fairs held in Sri Lanka and Europe. It undertakes representation of its members at major trade fairs upon request. Commercial introductions to counterparts are organized with the assistance of sector specific consultants.
Seminars/Workshops
Seminars that focus on European issues (e.g. dealing with the Euro, EC regulations) and other commonly requested sector-specific topics that relate to the conduct of business with Europe are carried out by the Chamber on a regular basis.
Access to Market Information
Market information is a key factor to the successful entry into any market. ECCSL provides access to the latest market information to assist members and clients in making the right business decisions. This is achieved by providing commercially relevant data on economic, legal, technical, financial and market information that is needed to assist the investment and trade planning decisions of individuals and companies in the European Union and Sri Lanka.
Addresses, Contacts & Representation
By accessing its databases, the ECCSL provides market research and up-to-date information on both government and private sector industries/companies. ECCSL is able to provide representation for its members in all business-related matters - business negotiations, commercial and trade activities. It is also able to mediate with business partners as a representative office for its members and clients.
Promotion
Members and clients are provided assistance to promote their products and services through advertising in our quarterly magazine (Eurolink), and events and seminars.
Government
ECCSL facilitates introductions to government departments/agencies for European businesspersons visiting Sri Lanka.
Consultants
ECCSL provides linkages to consultants who are able to undertake sector-specific studies to meet urgent individual business needs.
Media & Public Relations
ECCSL liaises with the local media and submit features on European issues for regular publication in local newspapers. Press conferences are arranged for clients when needed. ECCSL is able to undertake business receptions, workshops, conferences, congresses and other events for any number of guests/participants; from written invitations to interpreters..Person in charge of EU relations
Mr Srinath Fernando (General Manager)
Person with legal responsibility
Mr Reuter Hanz (President)
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Categories
Category
II - In-house lobbyists and trade/business/professional associations
Subcategory
Trade and business associations
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Networking
Affiliation
EUROPEAN BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS
Member organisations
WWW.ECCSL.LK
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Financial Data
Closed financial year
None declared
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
None declared
Other financial info
We have our internal budgetary calculations to run the office.
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
at policy level
expert opinion on EU Law or EU Customs procedure etcACC
on issues involving sectoral issues
Groups (European Parliament)
advocacy issues involving government to government / bilateral and multilateral affairs
engage in industry affairs such as apparel exports etc.Communication activities
Business Links / Opportunities
ECCSL fosters close links with other local and foreign chambers and business organisations. Benefits accruing from these links are first offered to ECCSL members. Information pertaining to business opportunities in Europe and Sri Lanka are provided to ECCSL members at request.
Business Delegations
ECCSL is able to expedite all aspects of business visits to Europe and co-ordinates and assists missions of European business people to Sri Lanka. Business briefings are conducted for the visiting parties to and from Europe. The Chamber schedules appointments with companies and authorities, accompanies members/clients for the meetings, and even arranges flight and hotel bookings when requested.
Trade Fairs
ECCSL provides information on trade fairs held in Sri Lanka and Europe. It undertakes representation of its members at major trade fairs upon request. Commercial introductions to counterparts are organized with the assistance of sector specific consultants.
Seminars/Workshops
Seminars that focus on European issues (e.g. dealing with the Euro, EC regulations) and other commonly requested sector-specific topics that relate to the conduct of business with Europe are carried out by the Chamber on a regular basis.
Access to Market Information
Market information is a key factor to the successful entry into any market. ECCSL provides access to the latest market information to assist members and clients in making the right business decisions. This is achieved by providing commercially relevant data on economic, legal, technical, financial and market information that is needed to assist the investment and trade planning decisions of individuals and companies in the European Union and Sri Lanka.
Addresses, Contacts & Representation
By accessing its databases, the ECCSL provides market research and up-to-date information on both government and private sector industries/companies. ECCSL is able to provide representation for its members in all business-related matters - business negotiations, commercial and trade activities. It is also able to mediate with business partners as a representative office for its members and clients.
Promotion
Members and clients are provided assistance to promote their products and services through advertising in our quarterly magazine (Eurolink), and events and seminars.
Government
ECCSL facilitates introductions to government departments/agencies for European businesspersons visiting Sri Lanka.
Consultants
ECCSL provides linkages to consultants who are able to undertake sector-specific studies to meet urgent individual business needs.
Media & Public Relations
ECCSL liaises with the local media and submit features on European issues for regular publication in local newspapers. Press conferences are arranged for clients when needed. ECCSL is able to undertake business receptions, workshops, conferences, congresses and other events for any number of guests/participants; from written invitations to interpreters..Other activities
Business Links / Opportunities
ECCSL fosters close links with other local and foreign chambers and business organisations. Benefits accruing from these links are first offered to ECCSL members. Information pertaining to business opportunities in Europe and Sri Lanka are provided to ECCSL members at request.
Business Delegations
ECCSL is able to expedite all aspects of business visits to Europe and co-ordinates and assists missions of European business people to Sri Lanka. Business briefings are conducted for the visiting parties to and from Europe. The Chamber schedules appointments with companies and authorities, accompanies members/clients for the meetings, and even arranges flight and hotel bookings when requested.
Trade Fairs
ECCSL provides information on trade fairs held in Sri Lanka and Europe. It undertakes representation of its members at major trade fairs upon request. Commercial introductions to counterparts are organized with the assistance of sector specific consultants.
Seminars/Workshops
Seminars that focus on European issues (e.g. dealing with the Euro, EC regulations) and other commonly requested sector-specific topics that relate to the conduct of business with Europe are carried out by the Chamber on a regular basis.
Access to Market Information
Market information is a key factor to the successful entry into any market. ECCSL provides access to the latest market information to assist members and clients in making the right business decisions. This is achieved by providing commercially relevant data on economic, legal, technical, financial and market information that is needed to assist the investment and trade planning decisions of individuals and companies in the European Union and Sri Lanka.
Addresses, Contacts & Representation
By accessing its databases, the ECCSL provides market research and up-to-date information on both government and private sector industries/companies. ECCSL is able to provide representation for its members in all business-related matters - business negotiations, commercial and trade activities. It is also able to mediate with business partners as a representative office for its members and clients.
Promotion
Members and clients are provided assistance to promote their products and services through advertising in our quarterly magazine (Eurolink), and events and seminars.
Government
ECCSL facilitates introductions to government departments/agencies for European businesspersons visiting Sri Lanka.
Consultants
ECCSL provides linkages to consultants who are able to undertake sector-specific studies to meet urgent individual business needs.
Media & Public Relations
ECCSL liaises with the local media and submit features on European issues for regular publication in local newspapers. Press conferences are arranged for clients when needed. ECCSL is able to undertake business receptions, workshops, conferences, congresses and other events for any number of guests/participants; from written invitations to interpreters..
Meetings
Meetings
None declared