NL EVD International

NL Agency is a department of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs that implements government policy for sustainability, innovation, and international business and cooperation. It is the contact point for businesses, educational institutions and government bodies for information and advice, financing, networking and regulatory matters.

NL EVD International, part of NL Agency, is a partner to businesses and public-sector organisations. We aim to help Dutch enterpreneurs to achieve success in their international operations. A growing network of organisations, government institutions and companies have come to rely on us for information about foreign markets, governments and trade and industry. With our wide-ranging knowledge, we are able to develop products and services that meet the needs of our customers and clients. NL EVD International obtains its information from its network of Dutch and international organisations, which include international financing organisations, the European Commission, embassies, Chambers of Commerce, local business support offices, trade representative associations and, needless to say, trade and industry.

Target groups

Our enhanced position in the world of international business and cooperation brings NL EVD International into contact with four different target groups:

• Dutch businesses (those that operate internationally or have the potential to do so)
  We combine tailor-made information, personal guidance and financial support to improve Dutch companies' prospects in foreign markets.
• Foreign businesses in emerging markets and developing countries
  We administer programmes focusing specifically on cooperation with companies in emerging markets and developing countries.
• Public-sector organisations in emerging markets
  We administer programmes aimed at assisting the public sector in emerging markets, for example with respect to corporate governance, legislation and enforcement.
• The Dutch government
  We administer programmes intended to encourage government-to-government and business-to-government cooperation and collaboration in the field of education.

Clients

We are a government agency and consequently works for various governmental authorities on projects and programmes that involve international business and international cooperation. Our most important clients are the Ministry of Economic Affairs (for which we carry out public duties in the field of trade promotion), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Agri-culture, Nature and Food Quality.

Domestic network

NL EVD International aims to offer Dutch businesses and government institutions a comprehensive package of services. Dutch companies that want to do business abroad must be capable of making a smooth transition from regional marketplace to foreign market. Even veterans in international business can benefit from our network, which consists of employers' associations, Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions, trade representative associations and various other organisations involved in international cooperation. NL EVD International is a coordinator within this domestic network.

Foreign network (embassies, trade consulates, NBSOs)

In accordance with an agreement concluded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, NL EVD International is the centre of operations for all international business and cooperation matters dealt with at the Netherlands' embassies and consulates abroad. We help the Dutch diplomatic missions to carry out their economic and trade duties as efficiently as possible and supervise their work in this area. Projects and programmes aimed at assisting the public sector also involve close contact with foreign ministries, in particular in Central and Eastern Europe. In addition, NL EVD International is in close touch with foreign "sister organisations" that pursue aims similar to its own.

What can you expect from NL EVD International?

In brief:

• Tailor-made products and services
  An extensive range of products and services related to international business and cooperation.
• Experience and expertise
  A broad knowledge of international business and international cooperation and years of experience in these fields.
• Access to worldwide networks
  NL EVD International has a worldwide network of embassies and Netherlands Business Support Offices abroad and Chambers of Commerce in the Netherlands. Our network gives quick and easy access to business contacts and up-to-date information on international business. We also have direct access to foreign governments.