>> Focus on international business and cooperation Matchmaking Facility (MMF) Albania October 2011 Frank Buizer Project Officer MMF

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 2 Matchmaking Facility (MMF) Target group: Albanian companies looking for a Dutch business partner Goal: Structural cooperation, long term and constructive relationship Knowledge transfer Trade Investment (cooperation could lead to proposal for PSI, but not necessarily so)

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 3 Who can participate? Applicant Company should: be a locally owned company have a solid financial base have been registered for at least two years have a workforce of at least 10 people These are guidelines, not "knock-out" criteria

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 4 Next steps if you are interested Please take following steps if you are interested in MMF Fill in matchmaking application form Submit at Dutch Embassy Await screening of Embassy and MMF If screening is positive, sign and return voucher letter Cooperate with consultant in the organization of tailor- made matchmaking visit programme

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 5 Role of the consultant Matchmaking Quick Scan Visit Programme in The Netherlands The consultant is assigned by NL EVD International (MMF) based on sector expertise The consultant is paid for by NL EVD International

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 6 Important to consider You should be willing to invest time in a visit to The Netherlands to meet potential business partners in a tailor-made matchmaking visit programme Travel and accommodation costs for this programme are yours

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 7 Facts and figures MMF applications from companies in 45 countries 250+ visit programmes in The Netherlands Business relation: 67, of which PSI applications: 51 No result : approximately 75 Rest: no final results yet, ongoing Albania: 56 MMF applications, at least 5 business relations

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 8 When applying, please think about… Well elaborated intake form (if available please also include business plan, feasibility study etc) Clearly describe the role & profile of your future partner Constructive interaction between you and the consultant Please be available when additional information about your application is required

>> Focus on international business and cooperation 9 More information Please contact the Dutch Embassy Or contact me directly: (information about Dutch economy) Thanks for your attention, Frank