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 2010 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.

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
essage from the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade of the Brussels-Capital Region  /  Brussels, all of Europe in one city and right place to be  /  The Brussels office market  /  Brussels : major economic decision centre  /  Life Sciences  /  Studying in Brussels  /  Lobbying in Brussels  /  Brussels, yours to discover!  /  Capital of EU  /  The European institutions established in Brussels

FLANDERS, WINNING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
Message from the Minister-President of Flanders / Flanders - Tradition, location and quality / Biotech in Flanders - from knowledge to growth / Education / Expats welcome - Antwerp’s VIPs / 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)
The German-Speaking Community today; 
Contacts...

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

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

• Agro-food :
  The Belgian food and drink industry  /  Belgian chocolate, confectionery & biscuits  /  Belgium, home to a true beerparadise  /  Agriculture : the most promising sectors  /  Organic Food

• Fashion & design :
  The textile & woodworking industry  /  The fashion industry in Belgium  /  Belgium an emerging design country  /  Diamonds love Antwerp

• Building & Engineering :
  Environment concern

• Industry :
  At the heart of industry

• Pharma-chemistry :
  The chemical and life sciences industry  /  The pharmaceutical industry

• Innovation & technology :
  ICT in Belgium and abroad / ICT industry in Brussels

• ON THE MOVE :
  Performance of the car industry / The Belgian aerospace industries / Belgium confirming the role of leader for Europe in space / The logistics hub of Europe

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Costs of delivery :
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in Europe : Euros 60
Worldwide : Euros 80