Diplomatist Magazine Diplomatist April-May 2019 | Page 12

COUNTRY FOCUS INVEST IN THE NETHERLANDS T he Netherlands is one of the twenty largest economies in the world and is a leading global knowledge economy. Holland has a longstanding history of invention, moving around the oceans of the world, trading with other countries. In times of global, social and economic challenges, the Dutch fi nd ways of how innovation and entrepreneurship can continue to grow. In order to remain a leader in solving global challenges, the Dutch focus lies on measures for all businesses and nine key sectors in particular. Explore the diff erent sectors of the Dutch economy below, which provide general fact sheets and analyses. AGRICULTURE & FOOD The Netherlands is one of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural and food products, thanks to its innovative agrifood technology. The Dutch agrifood sector is a sustainable source of healthy, safe food that is produced with respect for nature and the environment. Delivering sustainable and healthy food As the world rapidly urbanises, with people migrating from the countryside to the cities, there is increasing pressure on urban areas to deliver sustainable and healthy food supplies. Food security is crucial to economic performance 12 • Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist • Vol 7 • Issue 4 • April-May 2019, Noida