In recognition of the economic potential, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EVD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have now categorised Angola as an important economy with a two-star status.

There is close cooperation between the EVD and the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Luanda. The EVD is the first point of contact in the Netherlands for Dutch businesses interested in doing international trade. They offer advice about and assistance in such matters as business opportunities. Visit their informative website on Angola and their services at http://www.evd.nl/.

For specific questions and requests, please contact Mr Hassan Elwali at: elwali@evd.nl / tel. 070 – 778 8661

In the light of the new two-star status, the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Luanda now offers information and advice on:

* doing business in Angola

* opportunities and threats in sectors and themes (?)

* rules and regulations in Angola

* potential business partners

* projects of multilateral institutions

* tenders

* availability of Dutch incentives / subsidies

* market approach and product introduction

Additionally, our embassy also publishes a monthly Trade and Investment newsletter which you can download on your right. To receive the latest edition every month, please send an e-mail to lua-ea@minbuza.nl.

Furthermore, we offer assistance with:

* business development in Angola

* trade issues

* the use of Dutch incentives / subsidies

* collective trade promotion activities

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information at:

tel.: (+244) 222 310 686 / fax (+244) 222 310 966 / e-mail address: lua-ea@minbuza.nl.

Hans Akerboom

Counsellor