The Publication

Published in English since 1983, MADE IN BELGIUM is a prestigious annual publication presenting Belgium, its regions, and a selection of companies, products and services.

The publication is meant for foreign businessmen and importers wishing to maintain or start off commercial relations with Belgium.

SUMMARY OF THE 2011 EDITION

1st section :
BELGIUM, A CENTRAL LOCATION IN EUROPE

Belgium : Regions and Communities, Brussels-Capital, Flanders,  Wallonia, and German speaking Community, general presentation, welcome information and assistance to investment and setting up.

RELOCATION
Relocation services: maximise your chances of success / International moving / Real Estate and Housing / Education in belgium / Expat Banking / Employing people in Belgium

BELGIUM, A CENTRAL LOCATION
Belgium at a glance / Belgium at work / Belgium, a central location for foreign direct investment / Legal requirements for employing staff in Belgium / Living in Belgium / Education in Belgium / Diversity of academic programs / Your guide to choosing an international school in Belgium

ALL ROADS LEAD TO BRUSSELS
Message from the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade of the Brussels-Capital Region / Brussels, the city of influence / Ideal city for congresses and conférences / Brussels, the beating heart of Europe / The European Institutions established in Brussels

FLANDERS, WINNING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
Message from the Minister-President of Flanders / Flanders : Tradition, location and quality / We are all in the fashion business now / Biotech in flanders: strong in innovation / Province of Antwerp / Province of Limburg / Province of West Flanders / Province of East Flanders / Province of Flemish brabant

WALLONIA, A REGION OF TRANSIT AND TRADE
Message from the Regional Government / Wallonia, open to the world / Province of Hainaut / Province of Namur / Province of Luxembourg / Province of Walloon Brabant / Province of Liège

Belgiums Extra : The German-speaking Community (DG)

2nd section :
THE BELGIAN INDUSTRY,
KNOW-HOW TO BE SHARED

Introduction to Belgium's Foreign Trade and Presentation of a companies selection from EIGHT MAIN ECONOMIC SECTORS.

• Agro-food :
  The Belgian food and drink industry / Belgium, home to a true beer paradise / Belgian chocolate, confectionery & biscuits / Agriculture : the most promising sectors / APAQW - Walloon Agency for the Promotion of a high-quality Agriculture

• Fashion & design :
  Belgium, an emerging design country / Textile, an ever greater number of innovative products / Antwerp, city and province of fashion / Wood, know-how and innovation

• Building & Engineering :
  Construction: a worldwide reputation for excellence / Towards an environmental and sustainable approach to construction / Glass: future-oriented tradition /

• NOUVEAU : Environment :
  Environment: research boom  /  Energy and sustainable energy: exports first  /

• Industry :
  At the heart of industry  /  Metallurgy and derivative products

• Pharma-chemistry :
  The chemical & life sciences industry / Pharmaceuticals & biopharmaceuticals

• Innovation & technology :
  R&D: high performance / ICT in Belgium & abroad. Focus on broadband technologies

• ON THE MOVE :
  Transport & logistics: constant évolution / The belgian aerospace industries / The reliable partner of europe in space

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in Europe : Euros 60
Worldwide : Euros 80