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Article: Investing in Belgium: the incentives are enticing.
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- World Trade
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- April 1, 2003
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Editor's Note: The following interview was conducted with Erik Sterckx, counselor general, Ministry of Economic Affairs. WORLD TRADE was given a preliminary briefing in Brussels last August. Patrick Burnson
WT: Howls Belgium, as a nation, marketing its strengths to U.S. manufacturers?
ES: As you know, Belgium is a federal state with three regions--Brussels Capital, the Dutch speaking Flanders in the north, and French speaking Wallonia in the south--all three having their own government and competencies. The three regions share a common desire to welcome and facilitate the entry of overseas investors. Foreign investment belongs to the Regions' economic ...