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From aid relations to economic relations

Tuesday 08 June

Since January, we have seen a lot of discussion on the effectiveness of development aid. This topic is to some extent also mentioned in the election campaign that is now almost finished.

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Over 200 members!

Wednesday 14 April

NABC is a company membership organisation and the number of member companies is our most important success indicator. I am therefore very happy that we have now passed the 200 companies...

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Nigeria number one

Wednesday 03 March

Last week I had the pleasure to lead a business mission from the Netherlands to Nigeria. It was my first time in Africa’s most populated country.

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Understanding the African market

Monday 21 December

On the 17th of November, NABC organised the workshop “Market Africa”. Celtel, Vlisco and Brabantia explained very clearly their strategy in getting a share in the growing African market.

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The power of numbers

Thursday 19 November

In 2010 China will become Africa’s largest trading partner. Does this mean there is no space for Dutch companies in Africa anymore? I don’t think so! Many African countries are well aware...

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Are you satisfied?

Friday 09 October

In the past months, we have made a survey among NABC members. Almost 30% of the members have responded. 55% is satisfied with the activities organized by NABC and 22% of the respondents...

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2010: Our year of agrobusiness in Africa?

Wednesday 12 August

In the past years, I have often pointed out that Africa may well be seen to evolve from the perceived ’basket case’ to the ’bread basket’ of Europe and other parts of the world. Large...

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Discover the lion

Thursday 16 July

This year NABC has a strong focus on missions to Africa that focus on the oil and gas sector. From across the world, interest in new finds in Africa is strongly increasing.

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Cabo Verde

Tuesday 02 June

The development aid relationship between Cape Verde and the Netherlands will come to an end in the coming years.

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Maputo 1971 – 2009

Tuesday 19 May

Last week we organised a matchmaking event in Maputo, Mozambique. A large delegation of around 30 Dutch businesses was led by our Minister for Development Cooperation Bert Koenders and our..

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Dear All!

Wednesday 13 May

The past months have been hectic. After the trade mission to Angola, we had to gear up for the NABC mission to Uganda and Southern Sudan as well as the mission to South Africa and Mozambique

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Opportunities vs. Problems

Tuesday 28 April

Last Thursday we had an excellent NABC members meeting at Van Vliet Trucks. This company exports more than 3,500 vehicles per year, most of which go to Africa.

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David and Goliath

Thursday 16 April

Is there anyone who does not believe that private sector development is the key to uplift Africa into the medium income territories? It seems that there is broad consensus about this...

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ICT opportunities in Africa

Thursday 09 April

Yesterday we had our second workshop on technology trends in Africa. This series of workshops is called “Discover the Lion”. Almost 50 persons attended this workshop on ICT in Africa.

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With large numbers to Angola

Tuesday 07 April

Last week NABC’s mission to Angola took place. No less than 35 companies in the delegation and an opening of the mission by our Minister of Economy Maria van der Hoeven made this a landmark event for NABC.

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