Events

In collaboration with HIRDA and OMEK, NABC is hosting its annual Women’s Day event, titled Forging Collaboration for Progress: How Do We Make Our Workplace a Place for Women to Prosper.

The Women’s Day Dialogue will be held on the 6th of March to celebrate the International Women’s Day 2020. To honour this year’s theme #EachforEqual we will be joined by inspiring speakers who will open up the discussion on the importance of forging healthy collaborations within and outside the office in creating space for female colleagues to prosper.

The event is free and open to all. 

For more information please contact Samiya Cusman 

In preparation for the upcoming Trade Mission to Cameroon (21 – 26 June 2020), NABC will organize a participation session on Thursday 19 March 2020, from 14.30 to 18.30 at the World Trade Center in The Hague. This session is the perfect opportunity for Dutch companies interested in doing business in Cameroon, to learn more about the mission programme, pose questions and provide input for the company visits, matchmaking and Cameroon-Netherlands Business Forum. The Honorary Consul for the Netherlands in Yaoundé, Mr. Martin Abega will be present to answer all relevant questions, offer advice and insights on the latest business opportunities within Cameroon for Dutch companies. Similarly, a representative from the Embassy of Cameroon will share valuable sector information. The session will be followed by drinks. 

Click here to download the tentative mission programme.

For more information, please contact Maloe de Reuver.

On the 2nd of April 2020, the NABC in cooperation with our strategic partner SGS, is organizing a Supply Chain Seminar in Antwerp, Belgium.

During the day, the attendees will have a chance to gain information on various topics under the umbrella term of Supply Chain such as dangerous good and sampling service, product export compliance as well as learn about the process of obtaining ISO certification among many other highly relevant topics discussed in "sofa talks" sessions. The Supply Chain Seminar is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge as well as to network with supply chain specialists. The seminar will conclude with networking reception.

The participation is free of costs. A no-show fee of EUR50 applies.

On the 10th of January 2020, all NABC members are invited to toast with us to the New Year at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. The Reception will serve as a tremendous platform for like-minded members to get the chance to network. It is also the perfect occasion to look back on a successful business year and ahead towards another while enjoying a drink or two. 

The much-anticipated Africa Strategy of VNO-NCW will be presented by its president Mr. Hans de Boer during NABC's Ambassadors Dinner on November 29^th, starting at 14:00. This 10th edition of the Ambassadors Dinner will be held at the Rabobank Headquarters in Utrecht. With 28 African embassies in attendance last year, the networking dinner is an event that you simply cannot miss! Additionally, you will be able to watch inspiring presentations from our three finalists for the "Doing Business in Africa" Award. This award brings Dutch companies who have shown the most promising business endeavours across Africa into the spotlight. Registration is open now at euro 150,- per person. The NABC member fee is euro 95,-.

The next Africa Business Club, organised by INTL FC Stone and NABC, will be held on the 14th of November 2019 at 15:00 in Utrecht. This Africa Business Club will focus on the role of renewable energy in accelerating sustainable economic development in Africa. Mr. Arnoud van Putten, Managing Partner of the Off-Grid Factory will share insights about setting up mini-grids across Africa. Mr. Willem van der Merwe, a South-African national, is the founder and Managing Director of Amphibious Energy, specialised in off-grid solutions both on shore as off shore. The third panelist is Mr. Egbert Van den Berg, the founder of xs2solar. We also hear from INTL FCStone’s Niels van Duinen while the afternoon session, followed by a networking reception, is moderated by NABC’s Arne Doornebal.

The NABC and the Embassy of Cameroon invite you to the 'Inform and Inspire' event about Cameroon on Tuesday the 24th of September. This event will take place at the NABC offices: World Trade Center, The Hague. The NABC is organising a Trade Mission to Cameroon in November and will share the latest information about the mission during the event. The embassy of Cameroon will share information about doing business in Cameroon.  

On Friday the 20th of September, the first South African Business Club meeting will be held in the NABC office in The Hague. The SA Business club aims to inspire, activate, and connect small to medium-sized business in the Netherlands with ties to South Africa. This club is not just a networking group, they aim to support companies in their endeavours by hosting interesting and useful workshops on a variety of business-related topics. 

On the 18th of September, RVO in cooperation with the NABC and HortiFresh, will organise a half-day event on business opportunities in the agriculture, livestock, poultry and horticultural sectors in Côte d'Ivoire. During the event general information about doing business in Côte d'Ivoire will be presented, alongside the results of the recently conducted Côte d'Ivoire poultry sector study, information about the HortiFresh program and opportunities in the fruit and vegetable sector. In addition, participants will be informed of the upcoming trade mission to Côte d'Ivoire. Registration for the business seminar is free and is possible through RVO.nl.

How NGOs see Africa's Future 

The next Africa Business Club, organised by NABC and INTL FCStone, will be held on June 13. Plan International Nederland director Monique van 't Hek and VSO Nederland Director Erik Ackerman will share their view of how Africa will be looking like in the next decades. How do they look at the current Dutch ‘aid to trade’ policy? And does the private sector share a similar view on the future of Africa with the Non-Governmental Organisations? Are NGOs too focused on doom scenarios? Together with you, we will try to find answers to these questions. Additionally, Partos, the branch organization for NGOs, will present their recent ‘Practical guide to Inclusive Business Partnerships.’ The debate is followed by a networking reception where the business community and the NGO community can link up.   

Are you interested in joining, but still have questions? Contact arne.doornebal@nabc.nl for more information.

The EU-Ethiopia Business Forum 2019 will be taking place on Tuesday, May 14th and 15th in Brussels. This business forum will be dealing with all the practical information about doing business in Ethiopia. Many high level officials from the Ethiopian Investment Commission and other government officials will be attending. The vice-president of the European Commission and Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Mr. Jyrki Katainen, will be attending. This day-long programme focuses on four key sectors in Ethiopia, namely: agro-processing, textile, apparel and leather, pharmaceutical and medical, and  ICT. A delegation of Ethiopian business-leaders is expected to attend, who will be available for matchmaking during the event. You can register now.

The future of Africa is urban. Therefore, the theme of Africa Works! 2019 is Future African Cities with an aim to connect African urbanization challenges to business opportunities for the European private sector. The first day of Africa Works! 2019 will be dedicated to 'Building Future African Cities' while day two is dedicated to 'Powering African Cities'.

Africa Works! 2019 will be officially opened on April 8, 2019, by Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb.

Learn more about Africa Works! by visiting the website: www.africaworks.nl as updates are published on regular basis.

Female presence in the business community is increasingly becoming more and more dominant. How do we unleash the feminine strengths when holding a leadership position? NABC's Women's Day event, on the 7th of March, aims to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women, specifically those working in or for Africa. NABC seeks to highlight women's leadership strengths and ongoing accomplishments. Join us on the 7th of March at our The Hague WTC office and let us get inspired by each other's stories, challenges, and opportunities of finding strength in our femininity. To celebrate international women's day, registrations are for free. For more information, please contact Ingrid Venner. 

Are you interested in doing business in or with Ghana? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

On the 25th of January 2019, all NABC members are invited to toast with us to the new year in the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. The Reception will serve as a tremendous platform for like-minded members to get the chance to network. It is also the perfect occasion to look back on a successful business year, and ahead towards another while enjoying a drink or two. The reception is free of charge for NABC members and EUR60 for non-members. 

On the 6th of December 2018, NABC, in cooperation with the Netherlands Namibia Trade and Investment Forum (NNTIF), is hosting an interactive “Doing Business in Namibia” seminar at the NABC’s office (WTC, Prinses Beatrixlaan 582, 2595 BM The Hague).  The seminar seeks to inform attendees on the general business climate and inspire companies to explore the business opportunities in Namibia.

During the seminar a team of Namibian experts will share trade and investment opportunities and past experiences. Besides discussing the business climate in Namibia and issues to be aware of, official representatives and other experts will discuss specific examples in the sectors agrofood (incl. horticulture, meat, fish), services (incl. logistics, tourism, green energy) and ICT (incl. automation, data processing). For more information about doing business in Namibia, click here. 

The seminar is endorsed by the Namibian Embassy in Brussels, the Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria, the Netherlands Honorary Consulate in Namibia and the Namibian Honorary Consulate in the Netherlands.

The event will take place from 13:30 to 18:30 at NABC (WTC, Prinses Beatrixlaan 582, 2595 BM The Hague). The seminar is free of cost. 

The Annual Ambassadors Dinner of the NABC has become a tradition of growing importance and prominence. Once a year, NABC invites all African Ambassadors accredited to the Benelux and all of NABC’s members for an afternoon and evening full of networking and inspiration. With an average of over 25 participating Ambassadors, this event is unique in its ability to connect African Ambassadors with Dutch multinationals, SMEs and start-ups.

We are pleased to announce that the annual African Ambassadors Dinner will be hosted on Friday, November 30th at the Rabobank Headquarters, Utrecht. During the event, NABC will present the "Doing Business in Africa" Award to one of its prominent members.

*********WE HAVE REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE EVENT, NO REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE SPOT *********

On the 18^th of October from 17:00 – 19:30, NABC welcomes members and contacts to join for a unique networking reception at the NABC’s World Trade Centre office in The Hague. During the networking reception, Adam Masava, a young talented artist from Nairobi, Kenya, will exhibit his project ‘On.’ – a visual statement redefining what it means to be raised in Kenyan slums. Masava seeks to educate as well as help others by showing the beauty of the environment they live in.  For those interested in furthering their art collection, a possibility of purchasing Masava’s work will be made possible. For more information, kindly get in touch with Zhané Conteh, Event Manager via zhane.conteh@nabc.nl

On Friday 12 October 2018 (2pm - 4pm), NABC will organize a B2B matchmaking event between 11 Dutch poultry companies and their local counterparts at the Tanzanian Poultry Show in Dar es Salaam. 

The matchmaking event is part of a Dutch Poultry Trade Mission to Tanzania from 11 to 16 October 2018. The delegation consists of 11 Dutch poultry companies specialized in layers, broilers, hatchery, feed/premixes, cold storage, packaging, processing, animal health and training/consultancy. In case you are interested in meeting the 11 poultry companies, please click on the "more information" button to read their profiles, and to register. 

Please contact Daphne Meijer-Willems for more information (daphne.willems@nabc.nl).

  ********* THE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON OCTOBER 10TH *********

Road2WestAfrica
The KvK (CoC) and NABC are co-organizing the R2WA event. Next to general business opportunities in West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal), the event will present the Dutch business opportunities in the fruit and vegetable sector in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire.

Date: Thursday the 11^th of October
Time: 13.30-17.30
Venue/ Location: Event Center Beekse Bergen

• Discover the business opportunities in West Africa, in specific: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire
• Discover the business opportunities in the fruit and vegetable sector in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire
• Meet relevant organisations, country experts and experienced entrepreneurs and present your questions to them

Road2WestAfrica will provide an insight in the business opportunities for Dutch companies in West-Africa ECOWAS (Economic-Community of West-African States) with a focus on Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire. The program will start with a plenary session on the latest trends in Western Africa which will be followed by information about the culture and cultural differences, business climate and the do’s and don’ts when doing business.

During interactive ‘country sessions and one horticulture sector session’, a panel of experts will provide insight in the opportunities per country. Each participant can take part in two country sessions.

Horticultural Business Opportunities in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire
During second round of country/sector sessions, a parallel horticulture sector session will take place. This session will present the HortiFresh program and the business opportunities in the fruit and vegetable sector in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. The 4- year HortiFresh program (2018-2021) is the successor of the GhanaVeg program funded by the Dutch Embassy in Accra. The aim of the programme is “A sustainable and internationally competitive vegetable and fruit sector that contributes to inclusive economic growth, food and nutrition security”.  This session aims to introduce Dutch companies from the horticulture sector, to the HortiFresh program activities (upcoming trade missions), instruments and business opportunities in the fruit and vegetable sector in the 2 countries.

You can register here. For more information, please contact anitra.vanderkraan@nabc.nl

The NABC invites companies active in Agro-processing and Clothing & Textile industries and financial institutions with international ambitions to participate in the Invest in Ethiopia Forum on October 11th 2018 between 13:30 and 17:30 CET at the Malietoren in The Hague. NABC's Arne Doornebal recently visited the Hawassa Industrial Park, you can read everything about the rise of the country's clothing and apparel industry in this article.

This event is free of cost for NABC members and 50 Euros for non-NABC members. Click here to register. 

The Africa Report's October 2018 edition published an in-depth analysis of the positive changes that have swept through Ethiopia since the new Premier Ahmed Abiy came to power earlier this year. You can read that article here. NABC members are entitled to a discount on The Africa Report. 

For further information contact  Dennis Acquaye via dennis.acquaye@nabc.nl  or +31(0)70 3043618

You are cordially invited to participate in the workshop and stakeholder meeting about the “Integrated Design of Sustainable Ports in Africa” project and discuss the preliminary (mid-term) progress, influence and impact of the research effort.

Africa is on the rise and new ports are essential to unlock production and trade opportunities and enable future growth. However, an integrated interdisciplinary approach to sustainable port development, which embraces the four perspectives of engineering, ecology, economy and governance was lacking. This multi-disciplinary project aims to address this gap.

On the 11th of September a Sierra Leone and Liberia Business Day will be organized by NABC in collaboration with RVO, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ghana, the Ghana-Netherlands Business and Cultural Council (GNBCC), the Sierra Leone-Netherlands Business and Culture Council (SLNBCC) and the Liberia-Netherlands Business and Culture Council (LNBCC). The day will take place at RVO (Pr. Beatrixlaan 2, The Hague) and welcome representatives from Sierra Leone and Liberia, who will present business opportunities in agribusiness, logistics and energy. For more information, please contact Maloe de Reuver at maloe.dereuver@nabc.nl

The NABC invites companies active in waste management and circular economy sectors to participate in the South Africa Circular Economy Commercial Opportunities mission briefing event on Wednesday 29^th August between 13:30 and 1730 CET at RVO offices in Utrecht. Click here for more information (in Dutch)

This event is free of cost, registration is open until August 13^th. Register by contacting Dennis Acquaye: dennis.acquaye@nabc.nl  or +31(0)70 3043618

On behalf of the Honourable Dr. LT General (Rtd) Sibusiso B Moyo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe and H.E. Ambassador of Zimbabwe to the  Benelux Tadeous T. Chifamba, SANEC emea and NABC pleasantly invites its members to the Zimbabwean seminar "Zimbabwe is open for Business"on Wednesday 4th July, 2018 at the WTC  in The Hague, Netherlands.

The exclusive Trade and Investment Business Seminar will be held to promote and facilitate both foreign trade  and local investments to contribute to the economic growth and development in the new governance of the Republic Zimbabwe. In addition, this event will provide a platform for Honourable Dr. Lt. General (Rtd) Sibusiso B. Moyo and business and investment parties to explore trade and investment opportunities between Zimbabwe and the Benelux to explore ways of enhancing existing cooperation between these countries.            

Program
14H00:      Registration
                 Coffee and Tea
14H30:      World of welcome by the officials
                 SANEC & NABC
                 Key note-speaker Honourable Dr. Lt.
                 General (Rtd) Sibusiso   B. Moyo

15H30:     Q&A Sessions

16H00:      Networking & drinks

17H00:      End of the seminar

After a very successful edition last year, the Francophone Africa Business Forum (FAB Forum) will be back with another exciting programme on June 19th! The FAB Forum is the perfect opportunity to meet close to 200 businessmen and women (as well as public sector representatives) from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and other Francophone countries, all in a single day! The Francophone African region, which is often overlooked in the Netherlands, offers myriad business opportunities for companies that are interested in discovering new and emerging markets. This year the FAB Forum focuses on sustainable value chains in agribusiness - the business that enables the world to grow, trade and feed everyone utilizing the earth’s finite resources. This year experts will share their insights in different sub-sectors (such as livestock, fruits and vegetables and agrilogistics) during the morning program, while you have the chance to network and attend workshops about different topics in the afternoon. Another important part of the Forum is that it facilitates B2B matchmaking. 

The NABC  is one of the most diverse private sector organizations bound by a common interest, the economic opportunities and the development of African economies. The Annual BBQ is one of the few activities where the network itself is celebrated and expanded and has therefore proven to be one of the most enjoyable network events within NABC and maybe beyond.

We're very proud to invite all NABC Members to our Annual BBQ, where we will celebrate and expand our network with companies focused on the African continent.

Alohasurf (Scheveningen) will be the setting of a memorable, informal BBQ where celebrating the Council’s network will be the main goal. The NABC, in collaboration with the African Sankofa Foundation, is offering everyone a glimpse into Africa's buzzing beach life. It promises to be a feast for all senses: music, dance, food, art, lifestyle, shows, tastings, African Braai and much, much more.  

Note: for this event, we operate on a first come, first served basis as spots are limited. Hence, sign up as soon as possible!  

Dress code: The Wakandian Way 

The Africa Business Club will provide you, as an entrepreneur, with a unique opportunity to network, interact and share their experiences on doing business in Africa. High-level speakers will share their insights and experiences through a Q&A led by a moderator from NABC including the dynamic audience.

Join us in an informal setting, have a drink and get inspired/ challenged by different stories. This will not only be a discussion, but as a participant you will have the chance, thanks to the atmosphere created by the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, to have a more accessible and intimate interaction with the speakers on stage. 

Date: May 31^st

Cost: NABC & SANEC Members – FREE // Non-members: €17.50 excl. VAT

Location: Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, Rotterdam. 

Online registration is now closed but you can still register on the spot.                    

Keen to learn more about business opportunities in East Africa? Interested in meeting companies and sectors representatives with experience in the region as well as local Dutch embassies? If you answered yes to either of these questions you are warmly welcomed to the second edition of the East Africa Business Dialogue at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 25th of May.

Is your organisation active in the circular-waste economy (bio, and construction and demolition waste)? Are you interested in doing business in South Africa? If so, then, join the Biomass Valorisation & Circular Economy Western Cape South Africa information event on the 5^th of April.

This SANEC/ NABC supported event is jointly organised by The RVO in cooperation with Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) as part of an outgoing trade mission to South Africa 21-25 of May. Next to information about the mission, we will discuss business opportunities in the South African biomass valorisation and waste economy sector, as published in the Green Cape’s “Waste Economy Market Intelligence Report 2017”.

Event details:

Location: Croeselaan 15, Utrecht (opposite Central Station)

Date: April 5th, 2018

Time: 13:30 – 18:00

Cost of Entry: Free

Registration for the event is open until April 1^st. You may register by send an email to Jeannette van Vugt, Secretariat Duurzame Energie: secretariaatDEN@RVO.nl

For more information: you can contact anitra.vanderkraan@nabc.nl

As Africa enters a new era of rebuilding itself, women are becoming vital role models for the younger generation. Our Women's Day event aims to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women, specifically those working in Africa. The NABC wants to highlight women’s leadership skills and ongoing accomplishments. Anyone who is interested in hearing and sharing success stories, challenges and opportunities is welcome to join us on this special day! For more information, contact Danielle Dikoko at marketing@nabc.nl 

Do you want to learn more about Agribusiness opportunities in Tunisia?  Join NABC and Tunisia’s Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA)  on Friday 23rd of February in The Hague (Prinses Magrietplantsoen 100, 2595M, Utrecht Room). Tunisia is set to become the next destination for Dutch horticulture companies wishing to expand. A full Business Opportunity Report can be read here. A number Dutch of companies are already successfully growing tomatoes in Tunisia and exporting to Europe, as you can read in this article. During the workshop, starting at 10, a FIPA representative will explain everything you need to know about import and export, investment opportunities and the government incentives aimed at companies setting up new companies in Tunisia, including a 5 to 10 year holiday on corporate tax for companies investing in regions outside of the capital city. Registration closes on February 21st and is free of charge, but a €50.- No-Show fee applies in case a registration is not canceled at least 3 days before the event. 

In the afternoon of Wednesday the 21st of February, NABC will organize a B2B matchmaking event with South African companies in the horticulture sector at the Horticontact Expo in Gorinchem.

As part of an incoming trade mission 17th-24th of February, NABC will welcome and support an incoming mission from South Africa, organized by SANEC South Africa. This delegation will comprise of 5 horticultural companies in flower (bulb) production, organic fruit and vegetable production, tree and plant production and agricultural research and services and the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA). In case you are interested in meeting with 5 South African horticultural companies, please find their profiles behind the 'more information' button and register.

From the 17th-24th of February, NABC will welcome and support an incoming mission from South Africa, organized by SANEC South Africa. This delegation will comprise of 5 horticultural companies in flower, organic fruit and vegetable, tree and plant production and research and the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA), with an interest in the aerospace, health/pharmaceutical, automotive and horticulture sectors, and discuss climate-smart solutions in Africa. 

As part of this mission, on the 19th of February, NABC will organize the South Africa/ Tshwane investment seminar hosted by PwC in Rotterdam. Other activities will include a horticultural matchmaking event during the Horticontact on the 21st of February and company visits on the 22nd of February.

For more information please click below on 'more information' for the draft seminar program or contact Anitra van der Kraan (anitra.vanderkraan@nabc.nl) for the incoming mission. For more information about the event on the 19th, please contact Zaneh Conteh (zhane.conteh@nabc.nl).

Looking for new sourcing opportunities in natural ingredients for food and supplements? 11 suppliers from 5 African countries will exhibit their sweet and spicy products in the Organic African Pavilion hosted by ProFound at BioFach 2018, stand 4-359. 

From the 14-17th of February, NABC will take part in the Organic Africa Pavilion at the BioFach in Nuremberg together with 5 companies from Madagascar producing organic spices (vanilla, ginger, cloves and more), fruits and vegetables and fruit juices. Come and visit us in Nuremberg and meet these companies!

On the 12th of January 2018 all NABC members are invited to toast with us to the new year in the Heineken Experience in  Amsterdam. The event will also serve as a tremendous platform for like-minded members to get the chance to network. This event is also the perfect occasion to look back on a successful business year (and ahead towards another) while enjoying drinks. Please note that this is a member only event!

Address: 
Heineken Experience

Stadhouderskade 78

1072AE Amsterdam 
 

The MSGBC Basin Summit & Exhibition is your opportunity to hear the latest E&P updates in the Mauritania-Senegal-Gambia-Bissau-Conakry region. Taking place on the 28^th and 29^th of November at the Radisson Blu in Dakar,  this event organised in partnership with Petrosen brings together key industry stakeholders, providing a platform to discuss updates on hydrocarbon regulation, government objectives, bidding rounds, exploration and production activities and technological solutions needed in the region. If you would like to register, please send an email to peter.deruiter@nabc.nl.

Business and Investment Opportunites in Agro-processing & Aquaculture

NABC, in collaboration with the Department for Trade and Investment (DTI) and the South African Embassy in the Hague, is organizing an Investment & Business Event to present 15 conceptualized business and investment opportunities in the agro-processing and aquaculture sectors in South Africa. The event will take place at the NH Hotel, WTC, in the Hague on Monday, November 27 at 13:00.

During the roundtable sessions and networking reception, you will be able to liaise with experts of Greenport NHN, WUR, PwC, Rabobank, FMO, RVO and other high-profile participants. 

****** REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED &  NO POSSIBILITY TO REGISTER AT THE EVENT ******

The Annual Ambassadors Dinner of the NABC has become a tradition of growing importance and prominence. Once a year, NABC invites all African Ambassadors accredited to the Benelux and all of NABC’s members for an afternoon and evening full of networking and inspiration. With an average of over 25 participating Ambassadors, this event is unique in its ability to connect African Ambassadors with Dutch multinationals, SMEs and start-ups.

We are pleased to announce that the annual African Ambassadors Dinner will be hosted on Friday, November 24th at the Rabobank Head Quarters, Utrecht. During the event, NABC will present the "Doing Business in Africa" Award to one of its prominent members. 

Registration for the Francophone Africa Business Forum on November 1st is now open! The FAB Forum is the perfect opportunity to meet close to 100 entrepreneurs from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and other Francophone countries, all in a single day! The Francophone region, which is often overlooked, offers myriad business opportunities for companies that like to go off the beaten track. Experts will share their insights about the region during the morning program, while you have the chance to attend workshops about the water, energy, and transport & logistics in the afternoon. More information and registration on FAB Forum's official site www.fabforum.eu 

Does your company have its Duty of Care covered while you are traveling?

During this workshop, participants will be divided into groups where they will then work on a scenario of a terrorist attack at a hotel abroad. Both medical and security issues will be addressed and how they can be dealt with.

During the workshop you will learn more about:

• to what extent you can help your organization to manage a mobile workforce incident in Africa;
• how other companies deal with major mobile workforce incidents;
• what the main challenges are during incident management;
• which stakeholders should be involved;
• key medical and travel security risks you need to be aware of in Africa.

We are very proud to invite all NABC Members and their valued contacts to the Abel Pitch&Putt Golf club in Rhoon . Like the following years, we guarantee good food and a good networking reception at the end for our members. This barbecue is the opportunity to celebrate and expand our network with companies focused on the African continent.  We look forward to seeing you on June 29nd in Rhoon at Abel Golf: Albrandswaardedijk 196, Poortugaal.  

Please contact Zhané Conteh on events@nabc.nl or call 070-3043618 if you have inquiries.  

Africa has experienced a rapid growth in population and urbanisation over the past 10 years and it has created a demand for a rail, ports, roads, bridges and social project development. This timely event will discuss how the challenges on financing infrastructure projects can be addressed. This is why Partnerships Bulletin is delighted to announce the inaugural Financing African Infrastructure conference taking place on June 27 & 28 in London.

 The Financing African Infrastructure conference will bring together senior level professional to discuss how to implement PPP successfully and help you to benchmark with your peers. This event will be a perfect platform to hear about current and future developments, the legal and regulatory framework on PPP projects in Africa. There will be high-level presentations, practical case studies, engaging panel discussions and roundtable discussion to provide all the delegates the necessary knowledge to take home and implement in their own organisation .

Please click here to register

On the 22nd of June at the Capital Club in Nairobi we will organise an inclusive business knowledge and networking event with business leaders and strategic actors in East-Africa. During the conference, results of the past two years of research will be presented, practical tools will be shared, and through interactive sessions the participants will discuss success factors of inclusive business strategies as input to (re)shape their own businesses and business-mind set. Your input is of great value for both the project and the discussions. Additionally, this conference provides an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded businesses. An official announcement of the conference will follow.

Please note that they event will be hosted in Nairobi Kenya, but organisations from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Rwanda are also invited to attend. Accomodation and travel expenses will not be covered.

On June 21st 2017, the Dutch Poultry Centre (DPC), VIV worldwide and the Netherlands - African Business Council (NABC) will organize the Poultry in East-Africa event to inform Dutch poultry companies about the poultry sector mainly in Uganda and Rwanda.

Are you an entrepreneur interested in doing business in East Africa? Do you want to participate in a business conversation with Dutch Embassies, sector representatives and companies with experience in the region? Come to The Hague for the first East Africa Business Dialogue (EABD) on Thursday, June 15th. Participants will receive information about business potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Click here for more information and free registration

The Netherlands is a small country but why not think big? Are you an internationally driven enterprise/organisation? Or intend on taking your first steps across the border? Make sure you do not miss Road2TheWorld. Explore your options. You will get information on the various export markets, importing goods, legislation and reducing financial risks. A good foundation will be provided to ensure that you grasp the adequate knowledge on the countries you are interested in. The event will be held on June 12th, at DeFabrique Evenementenlocatie, Westkanaaldijk 7, 3542 DA Utrecht, Netherlands. Please note that the spoken language will be Dutch. Please register by clicking here 

Business is booming in Tanzania!

This is why, NABC, The Ministry of Economic Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Tanzanian embassy in The Hague, the Dutch embassy in Dar es Salaam and & NABC is inviting you to an event focused on vegetable and fruit sourcing, fisheries, potatoes, agro-logistics/infrastructure, aquaculture, livestock and business opportunities. The sessions are based on the results of recently performed studies and aim to indicate the next steps. Join us on May 31st  for this event. 

Mozambique is ready for business! On the 18th of May, NABC, in partnership with the Mozambican Embassy to the Benelux, the Mozambican Confederation of Chambers of Commerce (CTA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will welcome HE President Felipe Jacinto Nyusi at the Mozambique Business Forum in The Hague, starting at 13:30. Please join our Forum and meet the 25+ Private Sector representatives and senior Government Officials accompanying President Nyusi to the Netherlands. The focus will be on Agribusiness, Energy, Maritime, Logistics and Construction and Services Sectors. Be ready for in-depth insights about doing business in these sectors in Mozambique, networking and meeting the President!

Location: NH Hotel, The Hague: Pr. Margrietplantsoen 100, 2595 BR Den Haag

Registration is free of charge for NABC members and Euro 75 for non-members. 

The Embassy of Sudan in the Hague will be receiving an incoming business delegation from Sudan on the10th of May 2017, time 12.00 - 14.00 hrs. For more information and registration please contact Dr. Nagi Masoud by e-mail. 

Contact Address

Koninginnegracht 63- 64
2514 AG 'S-Gravenhage
Phone:(070) 360 53 00

On May 8th, two coinciding delegations including 20 companies from Ghana and 20 companies from Kenya will visit the Netherlands. The aim of this incoming mission is to exchange knowledge, insights and contacts between the Dutch and African participants in both the production and processing of agricultural products. The Kenyan and Ghanaian companies have been carefully selected by our local partners. Make sure to have a thorough read through this brochure of their company descriptions including what they are looking for. You will be able to meet them on 8th May during a Ghana Business Seminar followed by a large-scale and lengthly matchmaking session. Registration is free of charge, and a program of the day will follow soon. Make sure to click on the 'More Information' button to find out more.

Location: FME, Zilverstraat 69, 2718 RP Zoetermeer. Please click here for a list of participating African companies

Een kans voor Nederlandse bedrijven. Diverse initiatieven zijn reeds gestart. Maar hoe zorgen we ervoor dat deze initiatieven elkaar versterken en we samen meer resultaat boeken? Praat mee op 18 april tijdens de Ronde Tafel "Feeding Cities". 

De afgelopen maanden hebben MVO Nederland en het Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) een inventarisatie gedaan naar de vele platforms en initiatieven op het gebied van “Feeding Cities”. De nadruk lag daarbij op uitdagingen, kansen voor het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven en succes- en faalfactoren. Tijdens deze Ronde Tafel presenteren wij de resultaten daarvan en gaan we verder in gesprek met experts over de hoe-vraag:

• Hoe verbinden we bestaande initiatieven op het gebied van duurzame stedelijke voedselvoorziening en verzilveren we kansen voor Nederlands MKB?
• Hoe kunnen bedrijven, overheid, kennisinstellingen en maatschappelijke organisaties beter gebruik maken van elkaars kennis om gezamenlijk onze positie te versterken en onze economische en maatschappelijke bijdrage te vergroten? 
• Hoe creëren we “bewijslast” in steden in het buitenland?

Meer informatie? Klik hier. Inschrijven kan via dit formulier.

On Thursday, April 13th, the Chamber of Commerce and the Brabant's Zeeuwse sociëteit voor Internationaal Zakendoen (BIZ) in collaboration with Brainport Development Eindhoven and the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) will be organizing an event about doing business in Africa.

Feel free to join us on Thursday 13th April at the Event Center of the Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek.

Registration fee is 50€ 

 

Inspiration event: Making Africa Work

Do you have a great idea for starting a business in Africa? Then join ‘Making Africa Work’ and come to the inspiration event on April 12^th in Amsterdam. The program is open for business ideas dealing with Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.

Location: Pakhuis De Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC, Amsterdam

Date: April 12th, 2017

Time: 13:30 - 18:00

Making Africa Work can help your business idea grow into a feasible business plan. Experts from PUM senior experts and Africa in Motion will give guidance and coaching to the entrepreneurs who have a business idea for one of the five African countries involved in the program. The best 40 business plans will be selected and connected to African entrepreneurs. At a later stage, they will be assisted in gaining access to finance to realize the business plan.

If you have a business idea already you can submit it right away via the website www.makingafricawork.org. Are you still considering participation? Then join us on April 12^th at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, where you will be informed about the program, have the opportunity to meet our trainers or follow the ‘crash course entrepreneurship,’ that simulates the first four months of a beginning enterprise.  

On the 6th of April, NABC and MDConsultancy will host a Sierra Leone Country Seminar at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. Besides an introduction to Sierra Leone and the general business climate in the country also in-depth roundtables (focused on the agribusiness, energy, construction and maritime sectors) will be organised to discuss concrete business opportunities and tenders in these four sectors. 

Interested in taking part? Register now!

 For more information about this event, please contact Daan Vreeburg: daan.vreeburg@nabc.nl

--REGISTRATION IS CLOSED--

If you would like to take part, please send an email to thomas.pieke@nabc.nl

The Africa Insights Forum will be a unique opportunity to network with and learn from 150 like-minded entrepreneurs, SMEs and multinationals who all share a common interest in doing business on the African continent. Taking place on March 30th at the Wereld Museum, one of Rotterdam’s most iconic buildings, the event will take networking to the next level by giving you the chance to meet highly specialized Africa-experts on-site. Through a unique Expert Matchmaking Session NABC’s associated experts will be ready to share their insights with you.

This platform will also be an excellent chance to find out what your fellow Dutch entrepreneurs are doing in Africa and to fine-tune your own Africa strategy to become even more successful on the continent. Learn more about the HR challenges in Africa, common financial, tax, and accounting bottlenecks and how to acquire in-depth market knowledge by joining our high-level speakers and Africa experts, including Per van Swaayy, Senior Vice President of TCX. 

Member Price: Free Non-member price: €50 excl. VAT

Monday 13 March 2017
10:00 - 12:00

Location:
Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan
Koninginnegracht 63-64,
2514 AG The Hague 

* participation is free of charge

** please register before March 10th, 2017

On March 6th, the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) and The Postharvest Network will organise a workshop (in the Netherlands) focused on the issue of post-harvest losses occurring in the agro-logistics value chain in and between Nigeria and Benin. This workshop has been commissioned by RVO as a follow-up to an extensive study carried out by Buck Consultants International in 2015 into agro-logistics in the two countries. It will take place at the New World Campus, The Hague, from 13:00 to 17:00.

The goal is to find out how Dutch technology, expertise, and solutions can be implemented through projects focused on capacity building, cold chain investments, small-scale pilot projects for added value, and investment opportunities. You can register directly on the website, alternatively, you can contact Anitra van der Kraan if you have any questions. 

With a new cabinet coming close, the question arises whether the current Dutch policies focusing on aid, trade and investment will be continued or adapted. Kaleidos Research, in cooperation with the Netherlands-African Business Council NABC and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) invites the private sector for an expert meeting focusing on the Dutch agenda on aid, trade and investment, 14^th of  February in Humanity House in The Hague. The meeting focuses on the policies where the topics of  aid and trade meet each other and will be held in Dutch. 

We hope to welcome you on the 14^th of February. You can subscribe for the meeting at RvandenBurg@kaleidosresearch.nl

Click 'more information' for the full programme.

On Thursday the 9th of February a Niger Business Seminar will be held in the NH Hotel, WTC The Hague. The Business Seminar will focus on the major economic sectors of the country (such as agribusiness, water, energy and logistics) and is targeting businesses, NGOs and knowledge institutes.

During the day, the Nigerien Embassy based in Brussels will present business opportunities in the country and representatives of Dutch companies and organisations already active in Niger will share their experiences. In addition, economic instruments from the Dutch government for Niger will be highlighted and NABC will present the programme for the upcoming mission to Niger that will take place from 6 to 10 March. The presentations will be followed by a lunch, during which there is more time to ask questions and network.

This Business Seminar will thus be a great opportunity to deepen your insights in the business potential of Niger and we hope to be able to welcome you on the 9th.

Organisers: The Embassy of the Netherlands in Bamako (Mali) and The Netherlands-African Business Council
Location: NH Hotel, World Trade Center (WTC), The Hague
Participation fee: Free
Date: 9 February 2017
Time: 08.30 – 12.30, followed by lunch
Language: English

Interested in expanding your business relations in Senegal, Cabo Verde or Guinea Conakry? On behalf of RVO and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar, NABC is glad to invite you to the Business Day Senegal, Cabo Verde and Guinea Conakry. 

The Dutch Ambassador in Dakar, the investment promotion agencies from the three countries as well as consultants who have performed several sector studies will present business opportunities in these countries that might interest your business, knowledge institute or non-profit organization. Also, representatives of Dutch companies already active in the three countries will share their experience of doing business.

This Business Day will thus be a great opportunity to deepen your insights in the business potential of Senegal, Cabo Verde and Guinea Conakry and we hope to be able to welcome you there.

Organisers: The Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar and RVO, in collaboration with NABC
Location: NH Hotel, World Trade Center, The Hague
Participation fee: Free
Date: 26 January 2017
Time: 09.00 - 18.00
Language: English

On January 20th all NABC and SANEC members are invited to toast with us to the new year in the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam. The event will also serve as a fantastic occasion for the likeminded member bases of SANEC (the Southern African - Netherlands Chamber of Commerce) and NABC to meet with each other. We will look back on a successful business year (and ahead towards another) while enjoying some informal drinks.

Do you want to introduce someone to the network? Now is the time! Each NABC or SANEC member can bring one guest (entry is free for members, non-members pay €50,- excl VAT). Register non-members seperately.

The programme of the evening will be as follows: 

Address:
Heineken Experience 
Stadhouderskade 78
1072 AE Amsterdam

The annual African Ambassadors Dinner will be hosted on Thursday 15 December at the Rabobank headquarters in Utrecht. The Dinner provides the ideal networking platform for both African Ambassadors and representatives of the Dutch private sector to explore new connections and enhance existing business relations.

The program will consist of a lengthy Ambassador matchmaking session and speeches by guest speakers such as Jurriaan Ruys and Mette Gonggrijp. Participants will also cast their votes on this year's winner of the Doing Business in Africa Award after which they will enjoy a marvellous dinner and fancy cocktails with the Ambassadors.

On December 1, PPPLab is organising a more practical event for those working in public-private partnerships. The day will cover a range of topics to help you discover tools and insights to make your partnership more effective, whatever your role is.

The “Making PPPs work” day will strengthen your partnership process and sharpen your ideas and will also help you in other funding purposes and opportunities. The day will consist of sessions covering themes such as PPP-specific financing strategies, smart scaling, making your partnering more effective and understanding how to work with in-country public sectors.

Click here to register (Free of charge)

Interested in doing business in Ghana? Join our roundtable!

On the 1st of December 2016, NABC organizes a roundtable for companies and other stakeholders from the Dutch horticulture sector with an interest in doing business in Ghana or already doing business in Ghana.

The objective of the roundtable is to share experiences and lessons learned, to enable companies to ask questions to the GhanaVeg program management and to make an inventory of the interest in (and set up and planning of) an outgoing mission for the first quarter of 2017.

Are you interested to participate or looking for more information? Please contact our Program Manager Agribusiness: Anitra van der Kraan 

For more information about GhanaVeg, have a look at our website.

The third edition of NABC’s flagship conference Africa Works! promises to be a prominent B2B platform that focuses on Africa’s growing economies. Africa Works!, founded in 2012 by the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) and the African Studies Centre (ASC), is a leading international platform dedicated to inform, inspire, connect and catalyze the private sector with Africa’s business opportunities. 

Whether you are a SME, a corporate enterprise, an entrepreneurial startup, or a non-profit, Africa Works! is the place to get caught up on new solutions and developments in the financial sector; further, it will give you the chance to network with industry leaders such as investment funds, banks, and other providers.

As an Africa Works! participant you will seize the opportunity to realize your objectives relative to African economic development, be it via thought leadership, business development, increased visibility or by simply demonstrating your commitment to the African growth story.

Visit the Africa Works! website to stay caught up with the most current information, including the programme and registration details, as well as opportunities for companies to host stand during the conference. 

Interested in doing business or expanding your business in the Republic of the Sudan?

On behalf of the Embassy of the Repulic of the Sudan, NABC would like to invite you to the Sudan Business Seminar. Several speakers will share their experiences and discuss both opportunities and challenges in doing business in the Republic of the Sudan.

African Corridors Roundtable

Date: 20 October
Time: 14h30-17h30
Location: NABC office

NABC is calling upon all its African Corridor members to join this session to strengthen the network, improve NABC services, share knowledge and catalyse business development. Let's set the agenda for 2017!

African Corridor Members are of the following sectors:

• Machinery, Production & Metal Work,
• Transport & Logistics,
• Truck,Cars and equipment,

The NABC will collaborate with the Impact Hub during Amsterdam Capital Week for a casual networking opportunity. The Africa Impact Collective Drink will attract investors, entrepreneurs and members of ecosystem organizations active in emerging markets. Come join and network with us. We look forward to seeing you!
The Africa Impact Collective is an open coalition of Amsterdam-based social enterprises, NGOs, and investors that offer and improve services and access to capital for African impact startups and growth-enterprises.
Time: 17:00-19:00 h
Location: Impact Hub Amsterdam, Haarlemmerweg 8C

Register here

More information about the event can be found here, and more information about Amsterdam Capital Week can be found here.

NABC and AMREF are proud to announce that Philips & Achmea have joined this event, as Hosts.

Making an Impact & Profit through Partnerships

Hosts:

AMREF Health Africa is the leading international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa (Nairobi). With over 60 years of experience, AMREF will share their insights in how to stay safe while doing business in Africa and provide more information about their medical and assistance services. Register now for the event, held 28 September in Leiden.

Philips Healthcare is traditionally very active in Africa, through with its health centers, Fabric-Programmes and as strategic partner, for example, its strategic partnership with AMREF.

Achmea is the Netherland's leading insurance company that provides customers with Health, Life and Non-Life Insurance. Through the Achmea Foundation, this company is active in several programmes in Africa focused on Agribusiness, Youth-Employment and Micro-finance.

Register now to see how sustainable impact and profit can go hand-in-hand when NGO's and companies work together succesfully!

 With over 60 years of experience, AMREF will share their insights in how to stay safe while doing business in Africa and provide more information about their medical and assistance services. Register now for the event, held 28 September: 

Schuttersveld 9, 2316 XG Leiden

XS2Justice Network International has developed the first ever sustainable model for legal empowerment.

They have a proven practice in The Netherlands where 90% of all cases are being solved out of court for a limited fixed fee. The business model has been adjusted to be able to protect employees, small entrepreneurs and others in developing countries. A small scale pilot in Kenya has been prepared to prove and tweak the business model after which a nationwide roll-out in Kenya will follow. With a profitable business in Kenya, the company is able to do a roll-out to 10 countries before 2020 and spread the service to as many countries as possible after that. The model will be pitched at the event to raise the necessary funding for the pilot and to stimulate investors and funders to consider funding other start-ups in the justice sector that could contribute to improving access to justice.

Participation is on invitation only. You may RSVP here, or contact Daan Vreeburg with inquiries. 

The Mali-Niger-Burkina Faso Agribusiness Forum will take place Tuesday, the 30th of August in Amsterdam at the Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel. It will correspond with the incoming trade mission comprised of over 50 Agribusiness companies from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger and will consist of a plenary session in the morning and a match-making session in the afternoon.

High-level stakeholders from both the public and private sectors will actively participate to create a superb networking environment.It is now possible to view the list of African companies present at the Forum (per sector and country) in the registration form. When registering, you will indicate which companies you are most interested in meeting, thereby making the process as successful as possible.   

View a list of the participating African companies here. 

Please take note that it will be advantageous for Dutch participants if their French speaking proficiency is high enough to hold meaningful conversations.

For this event, no participation fee will be charged, yet due to the extensive matchmaking effort, a no-show fee of €50,- will apply.

Please contact Faustine Lescanne (faustine.lescanne@nabc.nl) with inquiries. 

NABC's Annual BBQ,

Let's celebrate the diverse Network of 350 companies that form the backbone of NABC!

The Annual BBQ is traditionally fully focused on bringing the network together in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable: Zanzibar Beach Club. The night will include African entertainment, drinks, a serious Braai and all sorts of beach activities.

Get out of those leather shoes, throw away that tie, put on your flip-flops and come enjoy the setting sun, during NABC's Annual BBQ!

Register now!

On behalf of the Dutch Entreprise Agency (RVO) FME and NABC organize an incoming visit of 22 Ghanaian agribusiness companies. The aim of the mission is to increase the knowledge, insights and contacts of the Ghanaian participants in both the production and processing of agricultural products. Besides individual matchmaking find there are several company visits and meetings with Dutch investment parties.

We kindly invite you to meet the Dutch delegation consisting of 15 experienced Dutch poultry companies which are looking to meet their Kenyan counterparts, possible partners and future clients. The seminar and matchmaking session will start at 9:30 AM on May 23rd at the Capital Club, Westlands, Nairobi. Registration is obligatory.

From 23 until 27 May, 2016, a poultry, processing and meat trade mission to Kenya will be organized by the Netherlands - African Business Council (NABC) in close cooperation with the Dutch Poultry Centre, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi, the Africa Agribusiness Academy and AgriProFocus. The Dutch delegation will also be present at the Holland Pavilion at the AIPEX, KICC, Nairobi from May 25th until May 27.

On Tuesday 17th of May a delegation from Morocco will come to the Netherlands. In preparation of the COP 22, the next international climate conference in Marrakesh, the delegation wants to meet Dutch companies interested to do business with and invest in Morocco. During the Morocco business event you can meet delegates from, amongst others, the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy, Ministry of Water, Energy & Environment and L’office Chériefien des Phosphates. More information will follow soon!

Unfortunately, this ABC has been cancelled.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Connecting Innovation & Doing Business in Africa

TNO and NABC kindly invite you to attend April's Africa Business Club, which will focus on matching 'Innovation' & 'Doing business in Africa': the core activities of both organisations. After an interactive session at TNO The Hague, the Africa Business Club of April 21 will end with informal networking drinks allowing you to connect to other African minded companies and entrepreneurs.

Together with Koneksie, TTC, ABN-Amro Social Impact Fund; NABC would like to invite you to the Africa Business Club: 'Start-Ups: Your New Partners in Innovation', on 24th March in Amsterdam. All members are invited to join this networking event.
The overall aim of this event is to provide a platform for networking, particularly for Start-Ups, and to allow for knowledge sharing on every level. Additionally, our newest members will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves.

Established businesses and organisations thrive on innovation, development and growth, as do Start-Ups, which is why cooperation would be greatly beneficial. We're looking forward to a dynamic network reception.

Wilt u zaken doen in Algerije? Of uw bedrijf daar verder laten groeien?

Tijdens het Nederlands-Algerijns Business Forum, op dinsdag 8 maart 2016 in Den Haag, heeft u de unieke kans om zaken te doen met een delegatie Algerijnse bedrijven tegen de achtergrond van de Gemengde Commissie. Dit is een bilateraal forum waar op hoog ambtelijk niveau over politieke en economische onderwerpen wordt gesproken. Laat u ook informeren over de mogelijkheden om zaken te doen in Algerije en ontmoet potentiële partners om mee samen te werken.

Let op! Registratie is belangrijk, omdat er maar een beperkt aantal plaatsen beschikbaar zijn.

AgriProFocus and NABC invite all Dutch companies active in the poultry sector with an interest in doing business in Zambia to attend one of three dedicated informational sessions. The information sessions are organized in a manner that provides you with the best information about the poultry sector in Zambia. The sessions will be identical in content, but different in location and date.

Celebrate our (African) Network!

NABC kindly invites you to celebrate our (African) Network at NABC’s next Africa Business Club on the 18th of February 2016 in the eastern part of the Netherlands: Arnhem. An exclusive networking event for members only, connecting you to other African minded companies and entrepreneurs.

SIEE Pollutec: The Largest trade show for water in Africa expanded its offer: now also including the Environment sector!
A major event for water professionals in Algeria, come and find out how $18 Billion will be spent domestically in the new 5-Year-Plan at SIEE Pollutec 2016, Algiers, and join our Dutch network at the Holland Pavilion.
 

New Years' Reception 

NABC and SANEC hereby cordially invite all of our members and selected partners to our joint New Year’s Reception, sponsored by Heineken International.

2015 has been a year full of productive networking events, successful matchmaking and rewarding trade missions. We would be pleased if you could celebrate the start of another successful business year with us.The reception will prove to be a wonderful event allowing for meeting (potential) business partners, exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge and toasting to success. Furthermore, we look forward to 2016 full of business opportunities, dedicated to further strengthening the economic ties between the Netherlands and Africa!

The reception will take place at the Heineken Experience Centre - one of Amsterdam’s most impressive heritage sites -  on the 26th of January, and starts at 16.00.

NABC and SANEC-team
This event is exclusive for NABC and SANEC members.

The NABC would like to welcome you to our prestigeous annual African Ambassadors' Dinner, which will take place on Thursday the 10th of December in utrecht.

This event is exclusive for NABC members.

Interested in doing business or expanding your business in West Africa?

NABC would like to invite you to the West African Business Seminar. Several speakers will discuss both business opportunities and challenges in doing business in this fast growing economies of West African countries. This seminar is a great opportunity to exchange your experiences, share your view on doing business in West Africa and learn from experiences of others. Besides sharing information, the seminar will also give more in depth information on AFRICALLIA 2016, a multisector business development forum.

6^th International Mali Mining & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition

In close cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Bamako and the Malinese Chamber of Commerce, NABC invites you to participate in the 6^th biannual International Mali Mining & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition. 

We regret to inform you that registration is now closed as maximum number of participants has been reached.

Participation fee: for free (incl. side events, excl. flight and hotel)

Kenya Infrastructure Canvas Session

In cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Kenya and RVO, NABC will organise the Kenya Infrastructure Canvas Session, on the 9th November at 13:30 at RVO in The Hague. The Canvas Session is a follow-up of the previous Doing Business in Kenya Event and Canvas Session held on the 5th of March 2015.

Matchmaking Session

"A Growing Investment Opportunity"

Select companies and/or government bodies which you would like to meet during the matchmaking session of the Ethio-Netherlands Business Event. The event will take place on 5 November 2015 in De Broodfabriek, Rijswijk.

The Ethio-Netherlands Business Event will be organised on Thursday the 5th of November. The Dutch private sector is already involved extensively in Ethiopia (via horticulture, agriculture). The Dutch private sector is already involved extensively in Ethiopia (via horticulture, agriculture). Despite the increasing number of investments by Dutch companies, opportunities available in Ethiopia are not fully optimised. In view of this, both countries have agreed to stimulate the Dutch private sector investment in Ethiopia and trade opportunities between Ethiopia and the Netherlands. The event focuses on attracting Dutch investors in general and for specific sectors. Are you interested in investing in Ethiopia and looking for the right information and people to discuss it? This is the right place to get informed on investing in Ethiopia. 

New NABC Business Hub in Algeria

The NABC is pleased to inform you about the official launch of the Algerian Netherlands Business Council/ Conseil d’Affaires Algero-Neerlandais (CAAN) which will take place on November 3rd, 2015 in Algiers. To underline the event and take opportunity of media coverage and presence of government officials, local partners and companies, NABC invites you to be part of this event in Algiers from 2nd to 4th November 2015. 

SIAMAP, internationale agribusinessbeurs in Tunesië

De Nederlandse ambassade in Tunis neemt deel met een Holland-stand op de SIAMAP, de internationale beurs voor landbouw, landbouw equipment en visserij is een evenement, dat iedere twee jaar wordt georganiseerd door de Tunesische Union for Agriculture and Fishing (UTAP).

For the Africa Business Club of October, NABC is organising an exclusive network event for its members. The principal purpose of this event is to facilate the networking process of our members. The presence of all of our exclusive members will expand your network needed for future trade relations. 

Nigeria Business Event

Nigeria has the largest economy and fastest-growing population in Africa, with a booming middle class that is prepared to spend money on good food, good healthcare and luxury products. 

Are you curious about the opportunities for doing business in Nigeria? And would you like to know why some Dutch businesses succeed in that country, while others fail? Then visit the Nigeria Business Event on Thursday 15 October 2015.

On the 30th of September NABC, Fenedex and SANEC are organising the Netherlands-Africa Business Meet.

The theme of the event is "Sustain your growth in Africa" and focuses this year on optimising your supply chain with Africa. This afternoon we offer you a seminar, three workshops and a networking session. All companies that are active in Africa are welcome to sign up for the Business Meet.

Cancelled

Unfortunately the visit of the President of the Republic of Benin has been cancelled due to the situation in the neighbour country Burkina Faso.

Seminar 'Agribusiness Opportunities in Zimbabwe'

NABC and SANEC will host two seminars on agribusiness opportunities in Zimbabwe: one seminar in the Netherlands and one seminar in Cape Town, South Africa. During these events, different business opportunities will be discussed, and practical tips on how to start doing business in Zimbabwe and how to find partners & clients will be shared.

The seminar in the Netherlands will take place on September 17th, from 15.00-17.30 in Mercure Hotel Leidschendam (The Hague).

NABC en de Proximities Development Group organiseren het Travel Security & Risk Management Event op woensdag 1 juli. In het afgelopen jaar is PDG bij een groot aantal Nederlandse bedrijven geweest en hier een dringende behoefte aan Travel Management onderkend. Nederlandse ondernemingen die internationaal opereren, zetten hun personeel wereldwijd in. Salesmanagers, projectmanagers, juristen en bestuursleden gaan veelal met een beperkte voorbereiding en bekendheid van het betreffende land op reis. Dit evenement geeft een introductie op het gebied van travel security & risk management.

Before the summer holidays will start all members are invited to join our annual summer event: the "European-African Business Event". From June 2015 NABC is the Chair of the European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) which offers us the opportunity to focus on the role of Europe and the European Union to enhance (Dutch) business in Africa. NABC, therefore, integrates the annual barbecue and the EBCAM-event.

This time, all CEOs of NABC's counterparts in Europe and some EU institutions will be present. The speakers will highlight Europe's role in Africa, European funds available for member states businesses and will answer questions on how Dutch firms can benefit from it.

NABC is happy to announce that from June 15-19 a horticulture business-delegation from Rwanda -including the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Mrs. Gerardine Mukeshimana- will visit the Netherlands. This incoming mission is being organized in close cooperation with SPARK, GreenPort Holland, VDS-Acampo, and EKN Kigali.

Herewith, we cordially invite you to attend the coordinated business-to-business (B2B) session on June 16th from 09.30-12.00 and an informal networking lunch afterwards. 

The delegation consists of around 17 companies active in the production, trade and processing of agricultural produce (mostly fruit & vegetables, incl. tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, bananas) and distribution of machinery and input-supplies like seed and fertilizers.

The Rwandan companies is interested in meeting:
- Fruit & vegetable wholesalers and distributors,
- Fruit & vegetable processors (juice, cut fruit)

As well as companies active in:
- Horticulture equipment (sowing, harvesting, etc.)
- Processing machinery (drying, cutting, etc.)
- Seeds, fertilizers & pesticides, packaging materials
- Irrigation systems & greenhouse technology
- (Refrigerated) storage solutions & (refrigerated) trucks

Interested in meeting the delegation? Please register for this event and select the sector you are active in so we can introduce you to the relevant Rwandan companies in the delegation. 

Dates:Tuesday June 16, 2015 
Time: 09.30-12.00 & Lunch afterwards
Location: Den Haag (tbc)
Price: Free of charge
Contact persons: Marlou Rijk (marlou.rijk@nabc.nl)

The NABC, Netherlands-African Business Council, registered under Dutch law as a Foundation (‘Stichting’), has represented the business interests of Dutch Private Sector in the African continent since 1948. More recently, NABC’s activities as well as the size of the organization have increased significantly. To respond more adequately to the demands of its current members and other interested parties, NABC’s Board is proposing to amend the current institutional structure. On the 4^th of June NABC Members are invited to an assembly, to be held at FMO in The Hague at 15h00, where the proposed changes will be further explained. 

Address

Anna van Saksenlaan 71
2593 HW  The Hague
The Netherlands

On Tuesday 26 May NABC will organize a Doing Business in Cameroon seminar and a B2B Matchmaking which will take place at the KIT (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen) in Amsterdam. This forum enables you to meet with your potential business counterparts from this West Central African country and gain more knowledge about your business opportunities in Cameroon.

In cooperation with Agriculture Study Tours, NABC will organise an incoming trade mission from Kenya. The Incoming Trade Mission will take place from 19-21 May and will consist of several company visits and orientation meetings between the Kenyan and Dutch private sector, focusing on Agribusiness and Logistics.

On Thursday 21st of May, there is the opportunity to meet the delegation during the reception & matchmaking at the Kenyan Embassy in the Hague.

Once again NABC is cooperating with the 1st German-Netherlands Corps to organise an exercise and event to build effective interaction between civil and military organisations. This is the so-called "Common Effort". This is a follow-up of last year's symposium in the Hague where we organised a workshop on the integration of entrepreneurship (E) with the comprehensive approach (Defence, Diplomacy and Development: 3D).

On Monday May 18th, NABC will organize a matchmaking session for an Ethiopian delegation active in the spices, herbs and aromatics sector to meet Dutch stakeholders.

We kindly invite all companies and organisations with an interest in meeting this delegation to attend our matchmaking-afternoon and networking reception in Rotterdam. Participants can meet the Ethiopian companies through one-on-one meetings in which business opportunities and/or cooperation can be discusssed. The afternoon will be closed with an informal networking reception. This event is a component of the incoming spices, herbs and aromatics trade mission, organized on behalf of the Agri Business Support Facility, part of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations.

For any questions, please contact Daphne Willems at daphne.willems@nabc.nl or 070 3043618. 

On the 23th of April, NABC and Steward Redqueen will organise the Africa Business Club. The event will take place at the KIT (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen) in Amsterdam and all members are invited to join this networking and knowledge event.

The theme of the event is ‘Managing and measuring impact; the private sector in Africa’. In recent years we have seen a positive trend emerge of companies increasingly measuring their societal impact in Africa. On the one hand this helps companies obtain, maintain and strengthening their license to operate on the other hand these impact assessments help identify new business opportunities.

From 16-21 April, NABC will host an incoming delegation of  Eastern and Southern African Dairy Association in Nairobi, Kenya. The delegation will consist of 39 members of National Dairy Associations from Tanzania, Zambia, DRC, Kenya and Uganda.  

Companies and organisations with an interest in the dairy sector are kindly invited to attend the the African-Dutch Dairy Seminar and Matchmaking on April 20 in Utrecht. 

Please subscribe by sending an email to Jan van de Haar (jan.vandehaar@nabc.nl).

Agritech Expo is a business-to-business platform for agricultural professionals, from small scale farmers to commercial enterprises, to engage and conduct business with some of the world’s leading suppliers to the agricultural industry. From live crop trials and machinery demonstrations, to technical and practical workshops for emerging farmers and VIP business lounges for commercial players, Agritech Expo is a business event servicing the needs of the agri-value chain in Zambia and it’s neighbouring countries.

If you are interested in exploring the Zambian market, NABC can recommend attending this trade fair, and will be more than happy to introduce you to the fair-organisation and/or provide you with more information on this trade fair. In case of five or more participants, NABC will be organising a program around the trade fair. 

On the occassion of a visit from one of the largest business delegations ever from West-Africa, NABC organizes a Mali-Niger-Burkina Faso business forum on Tuesday April 14. This forum enables you to meet with your potential business counterparts from these West-African countries and gain more knowledge about your business opportunities in Mali, Niger and Burkina 

Registration has been closed.

The Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Berhanu Gebre-Christos, will be in the Netherlands from 5-6 March 2015 to meet the Netherlands government counterparts and the Dutch private sector. On Friday the 6th, Dutch companies interested and active in Ethiopia have the opportunity to meet him.

The Netherlands Embassy in Kenya and RVO.NL, in co-operation with NABC, URBANICITY and Triple E Consulting, kindly invite you to the business event:

“Doing Business in Kenya: Developing Dutch Market Entry Strategies for growing sectors”

More information and registration via: Netherlands Enterprise Agency

For the first Africa Business Club of 2015, NABC will partner up with Vencomatic. The Business CLub will take place on the 19th of February in Eersel (Noord-Brabant).

Registration opens 22nd of January.

Business seminar 'International Business Opportunities in the vegetable sector in Ghana' and the Meet & Greet with 14 horti-culture companies from Ghana.

NABC and FME will be welcoming an incoming multi-sectoral delegation from Ghana between the 8 and 13 of February. We will be hosting 23 GCCI members from various sectors looking to purchase products, materials, equipment and who want to gain sector knowledge. On Tuesday 10 February, 14 companies from the vegetable sector will be present at the Tuinbouw Relatiedagen. During this day there will be an informational seminar followed by a matchmaking session with the Ghanaian companies. You can register for this event via this page. 

Please note that the registration for the matchmaking is closed. You can still register for the seminar and meet the Ghanaian companies during the lunch and/or the drinks. 

On February 4th, NABC organizes a Meet & Greet with the government delegation for NABC members interested in meeting the government officials. The government officials are interested in discussing logistics-related (also focus on agro-logistics) challenges and opportunities in the Ethiopian/Djiboutian logistics sector.   

The Meet and Greet will take place at Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem from 15.00-17.00.

Please note that registration is an application to attend and needs to be confirmed explicitly by NABC. The automatically generated confirmation can therefore be neglected.

On Wednesday the 21st the New Year's Reception will take place for all NABC and SANEC Members. You are all welcome to attend our common event at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam.

The event will start at 16H30 and finish at 20H00.

You can already register for the New Year's Reception.

The NABC would like to welcome you to our prestigeous annual African Ambassadors' Dinner, which will take place on Thursday the 4th of December.

This event is exclusive for NABC members.

Africa Business Club - November

For the last African Business Club of 2014, we would love to welcome you at our own offices for this networking event. In 2014 we have continued our trip troughout the Netherlands and have visited Fast Forward Freight at Schiphol, Voerman International in the Hague, International SOS in Rotterdam and KMPG in Amstelveen. Now it is time we open our doors for you to have a Meet&Greet with NABC.

NABC would like to draw your attention to the round table about Business in Angola, organised by Clifford Chance. H.E. Susanna Terstal, Ambassador of the Dutch Embassy in Luanda, will be present as well.

On the 27th and the 28th of November, Itim International, HR Boosters and NABC offer you a two-day training on HR Approaches in Sub-Sahara Africa.

After the workshop you'll be able to adapt existing HR systems to the local cultural context, thus optimizing performance and productivity.

For more information, there will be an informative webinar on the 11th of November at 2 pm (CET): Sign up here.

The Netherlands-African Business Council invites all Dutch companies and organizations active in the renewable energy sector to participate in the Dutch Energy Pavilion at the East African Renewable Energy Forum & Exhibition in Tanzania.

From the 29th until the 31st of October, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Matata Ponyo Mapon) will visit the Netherlands. On Wednesday 29, we are honored to receive the PM in the Netherlands and to organize the business and economic aspect of his visit: a Business Forum, the official welcome reception from MinBuZa and a dinner.  The accompanying delegation consists of Ministers, public actors and private sector representatives. Members from SANEC and NABC and distinghuised guests invited by the NL Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) are more than welcome to join. Register here free of charge.

The Forum is powered by Philips.

The CBL-ACP, NABC (Netherlands-African Business Council) and SANEC (Southern African-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce) – are organizing a round table :

                            “Trade and Investment Opportunities in Zambia”

This meeting will be followed by a networking reception at 18:30 offered by the Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mrs. Grace Mutale Kabwe, on the occasion of the 50^th Anniversary of this Country

Registration is open!

AFRICA WORKS! 2014

On the 16th and 17th of October 2014 NABC organizes the second edition of the Africa Works! conference, together with the African Studies Centre. Be one of 500+ participants. You can register here.

Hereby NABC, NWP and FME cordially companies/NGOs & knowledge institutions with activities in the WASH sector (water, sanitation & hygiene) to join the networking reception on October 2nd with the incoming WASH delegation from Ghana on Thursday October 2^nd in The Hague.

To facilitate partnerships between Dutch and Ghanaian parties involved in the WASH sector, we are delighted to invite you for this networking reception where you have the opportunity to get to know the companies, NGOs, majors and minister that have come to the Netherlands.

On the 30th of September NABC, Fenedex and SANEC are organising the Netherlands-Africa Business Meet.

The theme of the event is "Sustain your growth in Africa" and focuses this year on optimising your supply chain with Africa. This afternoon we offer you a seminar, three workshops and a networking session. All companies that are active in Africa are welcome to sign up for the Business Meet.

The seminar "Doing Business in Africa" is being organized by AMREF Flying Docters, Regina Coeli, Fenedex, Itim International and NABC. The seminar focuses on Dutch exporters that either want to become active in Africa or want to intensify its business.

The program includes showcases, practical experiences and a networking session.

You can register here.

NABC (Netherlands-African Business Council) with a Nigerian private sector, represented by Chief Cliff Ogbede from KLEEF & VTS Oil Group in collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, is organizing the Nigerian-Netherlands Economic Forum in The Hague, the Netherlands on 15 and 16 September 2014.

On the 11th of September, on initiative of the Consulate, NABC and the Embassy of Chad will organize a small gathering where you have the opportunity to discuss all related trade and investment issues and where you will get informed about the business opportunities in Chad. This afternoon includes presentations by the Embassy of Chad and the National Investment Agency of Chad (ANIE) and a Q&A-session. Hopefully we are able to provide you with case-study of successful Dutch business in Chad.

NABC would like to invite you to the webinar about Ebola and its impact on your business on Tuesday (9 September) at 11 am.

Meet & Greet with the Tanzanian Construction Delegation

NABC invites you to meet a construction delegation from Tanzania during our 'Meet & Great on in close cooperation with PUM- organizes a Meet & Greet with a Tanzanian Construction Delegation, the ACCT. This event will take place on Monday 8 September in The Hague. 

This is a test event.

The Netherlands-African Business Council cordially invites you to join the matchmaking session with our Kenyan & Ethiopian trade mission delegation on Monday September 1st!

The Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) will come into force on the 1st of July. Africa contains the majority of the countries for which this Fund is applicable (see here). NABC collaborates with Atradius in organizing a seminar on the ins and outs of the DGGF for all NABC members.

Annual Barbecue, Boat Tour, Wine Tasting and World Cup-match

Our Annual BBQ Day has proved to be an enormous success due to the response from our members and their business contacts. This day provides a perfect setting to enjoy our hospitality of our members and to entertain clients. On the 23th of June, members are mostly welcome to join the boat tour, the African wine tasting and the barbecue. On top of all, we will cheer the Dutch football team to a victory against Chile during the World Cup. That is why the day has been transformed to "Chili con Carne".

Beste NABC leden,

We zijn trots het SGS Summer Event voor de derde keer te organiseren. Dit jaar is het thema 'what's your destination?'.

June 16, 2014: Mali-Netherlands Business Forum & Business 2 Business (B2B) meetings

Your opportunity to meet the Malian Private sector

On Monday June 16, NABC organizes a Mali-Netherlands Business Forum and a Business to Business session (20-minute individual appointments) with the Malian delegation at the NH hotel in The Hague.  You are more than welcome to attend this business forum and to participate in the Business to Business session in the afternoon.

This is a test event

Africa Incubator: Renewables (AIR)

On Thursday the 12th of June 2014 the Netherlands-African Business Council is organising an exclusive roundtable on renewable energy opportunities in Africa.

Relevant business cases will be highlighted to kickstart the discussion on mobilizing the Dutch renewables sector for development cooperation in Africa. Knowledge institutes (TU Delft/TNO/ECN), Governmentbodies (EUIE PDF/RVO/Foreign Affairs) and NGO's (SNV) have been invited to join and to help find answers to critical questions for sector development.

NABC and the Ministry of Defense organize an informative event on the region of the African Great Lakes We will focus on combining the well-known trinagle 'military-government-businesses' in order to create a good overview of the situation in this region.

Commodity in Africa Assembly

NABC and Aon Risk Solutions have the pleasure of inviting you to the first Africa Commodity Trade Network Meeting. This event will take place on 5 June 2014 in Rotterdam and everyone is welcome to attend.

The Netherlands-African Business Council will organise a workshop on doing business in Africa as part of the "Ondernemersplein" in the Hague. As six out of ten of the world’s fastest growing economies are located in Africa, it is time to shift your focus towards this rising continent. During this workshop, we will introduce you to various topics, including foreseeing business opportunities, tackling challenges and inclusive growth.

Africa Business Club - May

For the last African Business Club before the summer break (in June we organize the annual BBQ), NABC partners up with KPMG. This Business Club will take place at the office of KPMG in Amstelveen.

Meer weten over Afrikaans denken en zakendoen in Afrika - de kansen en valkuilen? Kom dan naar de PUM Business Boost!

In the week from 13-16 May, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the 1 German-Netherlands Corps organize several exercises and seminars in the Hague (Malieveld). 

On the 13th of May (13.00-15.00) NABC will organise with these parties a workhop on the integration of entrepeneurship (E) with the comprehensive approach (Defense, Diplomacy and Development: 3D).

On request of the de Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels, MVO Nederland and NABC are going to facilitate a gathering for Dutch SMEs who are active or intered is Ethiopia on Tuesday April 29.

African Business Culture

On April 24, NABC organizes together with Itim International a seminar on “Business Culture in Africa”. The course is especially developed for professionals doing business with the African continent. This seminar trains you to work effectively and confidently despite differences in culture and experience. You will gain a deep understanding and will get precisely that extra competitive edge for success.

Sales goes hand in hand with marketing. In order to achieve your sales, your company can not neglect an effective marketing strategy. Therefore we organize a seminar on doing marketing in Africa.

Africa Business Club - April

NABC will cooperate this month with International SOS in organizing the third Africa Business Club (ABC) of 2014. This Business Club will take place neither at International SOS nor at NABC, but we are happy to welcome you at the 'Wereldmuseum' in Rotterdam.

There are limited places available, so register rather today than tomorrow!

NABC and the Embassy of Sierra Leone to the Benelux, in Brussels organize a Business Dinner on the occasion of the visit of H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in the evening of April 3^rd, 2014. 

Interesting for all the Dutch companies which are active in Sierra Leone!

On the Thursday the 3rd of April, the Embassy of Cameroon in the Hague will give a presentation about the business opportunities Cameroon. Dutch Companies who are active or interested in doing business in Cameroon are more than welcome to attend this afternoon.

In March NABC will provide the opportunity to book exhibition space on a Dutch Pavilion on the SIEE Pollutec fair in Algeria, Oran from 24-27 March. The Pollutec fair is the international exhibition of water equipment, technology, waste management and services. 

Africa Business Club

In March NABC joins hands with Voerman International in organizing the second Africa Business Club (ABC) which will take place in The Hague. Voerman International distinguish itself by "hands-on"-business, which you will experience during the Business Club: i.e. less presentations and speeches, but more to see and to do!

You can also register by sending an email to maryn.kleingeld@nabc.nl

In 2014 NABC continues with its tour throughout the Netherlands. Last year, the Africa Business Club (ABC) has been organised in Eindhoven and Rotterdam. This time we will gather at the biggest airport of the Netherlands: Schiphol. Fast Forward Freight will offer their location for this ABC.

Fur future event, there will be a registration module included in this web site. For now, register by sending an e-mail to maryn.kleingeld@nabc.nl.

The tour at Schiphol has been fully booked! You can still register for the plenary and network session of the Business Club until Tuesday 11 February!

At the New Year’s Reception, SANEC and NABC welcome more than 300 companies, delegates from ministries and Dutch ambassadors. We looked back on 2013 as a year full of productive networking events, successful matchmaking and rewarding trade missions. The New Year’s Reception proved to be a fruitful event allowing you to meet (new) business partners, exchange ideas, share knowledge and toast to success. Furthermore, we looked forward to an eventful 2014 in which we focused on further strengthening the economic ties between the Netherlands and Africa.

The reception was hosted at the Heineken Experience Centre; one of Amsterdam’s most impressive heritage sites.

This event has become a unique NABC tradition. Once a year NABC invites all African Ambassadors accredited to the Benelux, and all NABC's members and associates to the ultimate networking event. Kasteel de Wittenburg is the location of this year’s Ambassador’s Dinner which take place at Thursday December 12. The NABC annual African Ambassadors Dinner provides the ideal networking platform for both African Ambassadors and the Dutch private sector companies to share their experiences, explore new connections and enhance existing business relations. The program includes a set of diverse and exciting networking sessions, culminating in an elegant dinner ending with music & drinks.

NABC and Clifford Chance offer you an interesting in-depth master class on the fiscal and practical implications of investment treaties in Africa. Here Clifford Chance will start presenting the judicial and fiscal aspects in terms of African investment. We will get through tax treaties, investment protection treaties, corruption and so on.

Afterwards we focus merely on the practical implication of the treaties and African regulations. Several companies and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DAF) will take the floor presenting their experiences when it comes to investment treaties in Africa. 
After this plenary session, the audience will be invited to work on a case-study based on real case scenario's. During the panel discussion there is room for debating the outcomes of the case-study and this will eventually intends to provide a closer insight of the investment and tax reality in Africa.

The Africa Business Clubs at FMO start with a short presentation by Maudy Keulemans, General Manager NABC. Afterwards, FMO and Robeco take the floor speaking about financial instruments for Dutch companies to invest in Africa and about investing on the relatively new African stock market.

After that, it is time to share your own experiences around the map of Africa during drinks. These meetings are an excellent way to maintain and expand your network in a pleasant way. 

Philips has implemented a new strategy for Africa and has some fascinating innovative healthcare and LED lighting projects for Africa. NABC has joined hands with Philips for this month’s Africa Business Club on which Philips will demonstrate its strategy and diverse demo-tours for NABC members and ambassadors on the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven. Afterwards there is room for drinks and a networking dinner.

This webpage includes a video!

East-Africa holds great promise for natural gas production. In little time, interest in the region has grown as seismic data, infrastructure and the political environment are improving. Organized in cooperation with Navingo, this session at the Offshore Energy 13 Conference in the RAI Amsterdam discusses East-Africa’s potential, business opportunities as well as lessons learned by first movers.

The ABC of September is being organized at the best place to discuss port developments and opportunities: the Port of Rotterdam at STC BV. NABC welcomes two high-profile speakers. First, Martin Bloem will speak about the development of the Dutch Maritime Cluster including its economic impacts. Secondly, Sander Wubbolts of the STC takes the floor presenting whether or not this has already impact on the African continent and if not so, what will this impact be in the next years.

NABC will open its doors for the Africa Business Club. Last July, NABC moved to a new office and we are honored to show you around. Of course, key-note speakers and drinks will be a part of this ABC.