The Netherlands & Bosnia and Herzegovina TRADE MISSION P R O J E C T

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PROJECT:Trade mission NAME:Connecting Markets 2010 PERIOD: November 2010 PLACE:Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina PARTICIPANTS:Dutch & Bosnian-Herzegovinian companies LOGO: Trade mission (TM)

Stimulate business relations between Dutch and Bosnian-Herzegovinian companies Open new markets for Dutch companies Present opportunities for business and investment in the Central Bosnia- Herzegovina region Enable Business Matchmaking for SMEs TM Objectives

The mission focus is on the Metal sector And can also cover Wood Agriculture Textile/leather TM Focus

Arrival of Dutch companies, Transfer from Sarajevo airport to Zenica and accommodation in Hotel „Zenica“, Welcome Dinner Trade Mission Opening Ceremony, Presentations, Ceremonial Cocktail, B2B meetings B2B meetings, Visits to BH companies (According to registered interest), Lunch, Optional program (e.g. Visit to Zenica Business Zone, Visit to Zenica City Museum), Dinner Return to the Netherlands TM Program

REZ AGENCY WILL COVER FOLLOWING COSTS: Accommodation and meals for all participants from The Netherlands Conference and meeting rooms during the Trade Mission Bosnian-English translation Transportation within the country Admission PARTICIPANTS FROM THE NETHERLANDS Flight costs from the Netherlands to Bosnia and Herzegovina +/ EUR Personal expenses (mini bar, phone calls, laundry, etc.) TM Costs

1. Organization Trade Mission, Travnik, , BiH 11 Companies from The Netherlands 28 Companies from BiH 58 business meetings 17 business initiatives 2 joint ventures 2. Organization Trade Mission, Zenica 17 – 19 January 2007, BiH 13 Companies from Slovenia 36 Companies from BiH 76 business meetings 18 business initiatives 1 cooperation/agreement (≈ 2,5 million EUR) 3. Organization Trade Mission, Connecting Markets, Zenica 02 – 05 April 2008, BiH 12 Companies from The Netherlands 42 Companies from BiH 78 business meetings 26 business initiatives 1 cooperation/agreement for joint venture 4. Partners with PENTACSOPE, COMITAS and METAALUNIE, Match making Mission November 2008, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 17 Companies from The Netherlands 67 Companies from BiH 85 business meetings Our past experience

Koninklijke Metaalunie Contact: Mr. Paul Verlinden To apply: TM Partner

Amela Malicbegovic; REZ Director Senad Pasalic Project; Coordinator TM REZ - Regional Development Agency for Central B&H Region Tel Fax & TM Contact

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