The links on this page point to Dutch government ministries and agencies, business journals and other sources of information. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services site (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/), a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. See also the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning the Netherlands and other countries of the world.

American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (http://www.amcham.nl)
Information on the chamber, publications, and calendar, as well as links to organizations in the Netherlands including diplomatic representations, chambers of commerce, government agencies, and national trade and professional associations.

Europa (http://europa.eu)
Gateway to the European Union, 11 official languages, including Dutch. Links to news, information on the EU, what the EU does by subject (including budget, development, economic and monetary affairs, and external trade), and more.

European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) (http://www.ert.be)
ERT is a forum of European chief executives and chairmen of major multinational companies of industry and technology. Dutch members include the CEOs of Heineken, Unilever, Royal Philips Electronics, Royal Dutch Shell, and Akzo Nobel. Contains reports on competitiveness issues, information about ERT, members, working groups, news, and key messages.

Ministerie van Economische Zaken (http://www.minez.nl)
Ministry of Economic Affairs. Responsible for promoting trade and industry, the Ministry defines, implements, and regulates the enforcement of economic policy in the Netherlands. Site provides full-text access to many ministry-commissioned reports, information on the ministry and ministry, key policy areas, and more. Searchable. In Dutch and English.

Ministerie van Financiën (http://www.minfin.nl/nl/home)
Ministry of Finance. Includes links to information on the Ministry, budget, taxation, and news. Searchable. In Dutch, some English.

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) (http://www.dnb.nl)
Central Bank of the Netherlands. Information about the DNB, Dutch economy, and the euro. Press releases, news and publications, research, statistics, and more. Searchable. In Dutch and English.

Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) (http://www.nfia.com)
This Dutch agency facilitates North American companies' direct investment in the Netherlands. Companies can obtain information, strategic perspective, and practical assistance from NFIA's business consultants. Includes links to general statistics, events, services, industries, news, and more.

U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Export Portal (http://www.export.gov)
Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.

U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Association (http://www.ita.doc.gov/siteindex.html)
Provides access to the entire range of documents essential for conducting trade with the Netherlands. Click on "Information by country or region." Searchable.

U.S. Department of Commerce. U.S. Commercial Service (http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no)
Provides links to "Netherlands Country Commercial Guide," including country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.