Business, Commerce, Economy : Portugal

This pathfinder includes information about Portuguese agriculture, banking, industry, investment, trade, chambers of commerce, directories of companies, economic statistics, and overseas jobs. The Library of Congress Online Catalog Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of published works on subjects relating to Portugal. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Headings. Some of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to Portugal are the following sites: Iberia, The University of California at Berkeley's link to the Iberian Peninsula for both Portugal and Spain Iberian Studies Web, of WESS. Others sites one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for legal, political, and general information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/portugal.html) and the one prepared by the Library of Congress Federal Research Division: Portugal - A Country Study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/pttoc.html) Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note especially their page on Multi-Regional Internet Business Resources. The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web. Libraries, and in particular The Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of such published works on Business subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Heading with the relevant country. The Business Reading Room web page offers an example of such subject headings combined with History at : http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/sharp13.html#heading.

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN PORTUGAL  (http://cca.imediata.pt/)
The Portuguese - American Chambers of Commerce are voluntary associations of businesses. The primary mandate of each Portuguese - American Chamber of Commerce is the development of mutually prosperous economic, commercial and cultural relations. The Web site presents information on: membership, patron members, Portuguese-American chambers of commerce, American chambers of commerce abroad, useful numbers and addresses, Portugal on the internet, AMCHAM/APACC shopping mall, and Amcham information and new members. In English.

BANCO DE PORTUGAL  (http://www.bportugal.pt)
The Web page of the Central Bank of Portugal. Presents information about the Banco de Portugal, economic indicators, balance-sheet data, exchange rates, interest rates, BP instructions, legislation, centralisation, public addresses, EURO, publications, services, rates, statistics, banknotes, and events. Also presents a permanent exhibition of the Museum of the Banco de Portugal, entitled "Money in the West of the Iberian Peninsula, and a Library which was created in 1932, and has 45,000 books and 1,400 titles of current periodical publications, specialised in Domestic and International Economy, Financial and Monetary Policy and Law. In addition to these subjects, the Library has a significant inventory of older sources (16th to 19th centuries). In Portuguese and English.

COUNTRYWATCH.COM : PORTUGAL  (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=139)
CountryWatch provides specific geopolitical intelligence on Portugal and other countries. Contains the most concise, up-to-date political, social, cultural, economic, environmental and agricultural information on-line. CountryWatch.com also provides daily news and social, political and economic statistical data for Portugal and 190 other countries. In English.

ECONOMIANET  (http://www.portugalnews.pt/econet/matriz.asp)
Icep Portugal presents information about Portugal's economy, macroeconomy, international market, investments, tourism, trades, products, and related links. Contains a glossary of economic terms. In Portuguese.

ECONOMIST.COM: COUNTRY BRIEFINGS: PORTUGAL  (http://economist.com/countries/Portugal/)
The Economist Newspaper Ltd. presents a country profile of Portugal. The Economist discusses the country's population, currency, gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, political structure, economic policy issues, foreign trade, and taxation. In English.

ERS : ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE  (http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/EuropeanUnion/)
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents an overview, background and current issues on European Union. The European Union (EU) is a customs union of 15 member nations and Portugal has joined it in 1986. ERS research on the EU focuses on analysis of policy issues of interest to a broad range of stakeholders. In English.

GUIANET  (http://www.guianet.pt/)
The GuiaNet, by Guio S.A., is a portal and a directory of business in Portugal. Presents information on agro-feeding, chemistry, construction, graphic arts, household, office, security, tourism, automotive, cleaning, environment, health, human resources, packaging, sports, transportation, banking and insurance, communication, fashion and beauty, hotel industry, mettallurgy, public administration, and technologies. In Portuguese and English.

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ESTATÍSTICA  (http://www.ine.pt/index.htm)
The Web site of the National Statistical Institute of Portugal. Provides statistical information for users in response to the growing needs of economic agents, and which has resulted in NSI's important role in the country's economic and social development. Presents information on the institute, products and services (statistical data, dissemination calendar, press releases, publications catalogue, metadata, statistical literacy, Eurostat's data shop - Lisbon, and the WAP system - statistics online in the mobile phone), news, help information, mailbox, and an online data base. In Portuguese and English.

MINISTÉRIO DA AGRICULTURA, DO DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL E DAS PESCAS  (http://www.min-agricultura.pt/)
This is the official Web site of Portugal's Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries. Presents information about the ministry, news, press releases, financial incentives, rural development, forest, agriculture, food, cattle raising, environment, fisheries, legislation, services and more. In Portuguese.

MINISTÉRIO DA ECONOMIA  (http://www.min-economia.pt/port/index.html)
The Official Web site of Portugal's Ministry of Economy contains information about the ministry, press releases, legislation, history, and documents. The Ministry of Economy is responsible for the politics in the areas of Energy, Industry, Trade, and Tourism. In Portuguese. The English version is under construction.

MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS  (http://www.min-financas.pt/v30/default.htm)
The official Web site of the Portugal's Ministry of Finance contains information about the Portuguese economy, ECOFIN (Council Work Programme Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency), Portuguese economy (statistical data), stability and growth programmes (Portuguese programmes), stability or convergence programmes (programmes of other countries), reports on economic reforms (documents relative to economic reforms in Portugal), macroeconomic scenario, economic indicators, statistics (public finances), working papers (DGEP publications series, various authors), research (archive), the portuguese tax system, and links. In Portuguese and English.

MSST : MINISTÉRIO DA SEGURANÇA SOCIAL E DO TRABALHO  (http://www.msst.gov.pt)
The official Web page of the Ministry for Social Security and Labour of Portugal. Presents information on the Ministry, the Secretary of State for Labour, legislation, statistics, publications, forum, social security, labour, re-habilitation, and more. In Portuguese with an introduction to the site in English.

NEGÓCIOSNET  (http://www.portugalnews.pt/negonet/matriz.asp)
Icep Portugal Investimento presents information on Portugal's business, national and international business companies, exporters, foreign clients, market services, news, business events, useful tips, and related links. In Portuguese.

PÁGINAS AMARELAS  (http://www.paginasamarelas.pt/pai%5Fmain/jsp/home/index.jsp?topId=1)
The Municipal Yellow Pages® (Páginas Amarelas®) are local directories that serve local populations and companies in Portugal, identifying and promoting small and medium-sized businesses, in particular. In Portuguese and English.

PORTUGALINBUSINESS  (http://www.portugalinbusiness.com/)
The official site Web site of the government agency Icep Portugal - Investments, Trade and Tourism Office. It is a government agency created in 1949 with administrative and financial autonomy, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy. Provides information on Portugal and foreign markets, business opportunities, investment, tourism, Portuguese goods and services, and Portuguese companies. Provides consulting and logistical support, and manages incentive programmes for Portuguese companies. Also offers a general database search, and related links. In English.