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The
mission statement of the “economic affairs: trade and
investment” (EA) section of the Embassy of the Kingdom
of the Netherlands in Bangladesh is:
To assist and support Dutch companies that would like
to do business with Bangladesh, or already have business in
Bangladesh by providing:
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Up to date information on economics (macro and sector
level), doing business, economic rules and regulations
in Bangladesh;
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Information on Dutch trade and investment promotion instruments;
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Company specific assistance (i.e. advice on possible local
partners or assistance with trade related problems).
Moreover, the EA section
provides Bangladeshi companies that want
to do business with the Netherlands with useful background
and contact information to further their plans. In addition,
the EA section regularly informs the relevant Dutch ministries
and agencies on the latest developments that are important
for trade and investment.
A
different, but related, aspect of the activities of the EA
section is to assist Bangladesh in enhancing its business
enabling environment. These efforts are captured under the
heading “Private Sector Development (PSD)”.
Ultimately, the goal of improving the enabling environment
for doing business in Bangladesh is to reduce poverty via
sustainable and pro-poor economic growth. At the same time,
a better enabling environment in Bangladesh will also enhance
the opportunities for Dutch traders and investors on the Bangladeshi
market. In short, a clear win-win situation!
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