Economic Section
Embassy of the United States of America

State Department Seal

Szabadság tér 12., H-1054 Budapest
Telephone: (36-1) 475-4400, Fax: (36-1) 475-4280
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday

Jeffrey A. Miotke, Economic Counselor

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Mission Statement:


The Economic Section reports on and strives to promote a democratic, market-oriented Hungary, regional stability, prosperity, improved standards of living, respect for human rights, and achieving better Hungarian integration with western institutions, including the WTO, OECD, NATO and the EU. The section supports Hungary's transition to a free-market economy, and promotes U.S. investment and export opportunities.

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Economic Calendar of Hungary new
A calendar showing dates of release of official statistical information on the Hungarian economy in 2003, as well as some important business and economic-related events. (Word document)

2003 Investment Climate Statement new
The annual Investment Climate Statement provides information about the investment regime to potential U.S. investors in Hungary in order to help them assess business risks. It is also part of the U.S. government's Country Commercial Guide (available through the Department of Commerce), which is designed to assist U.S. companies interested in doing business in Hungary.

E-Logistics Forum on Electronic Commerce
A Conference Co-Hosted by the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Informatics and Communications of the Republic of Hungary (Budapest, April 2-3, 2003)

Central and Eastern European Hub for Environment, Science, Technology and Health
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Related LinksWeb

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blue bullet American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
blue bullet Enlarging the European Union (From the European Commission's Directorate General)

Hungarian Web Sites:
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blue bullet ÁKK -- Government Debt Management Agency
blue bullet APEH --Tax Authority
blue bullet ÁPV Rt. -- Hungarian Privatization and State Holding Company
blue bullet ÁSZ -- State Audit Office
blue bullet Budapest Stock Exchange
blue bullet GVH -- Antitrust/Competition Authority
blue bullet HIF -- Communications Authority
blue bullet ITDH -- Investment and Trade Development Agency (Hungarian language only)
blue bullet KSH -- Hungarian Central Statistical Office
blue bullet MNB -- Hungarian National Bank
blue bullet PSzAF -- Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority
blue bullet VÁM -- Hungarian Customs and Finance Guard

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