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AWEX (Wallonia Export and Investment) is a government agency charged with stimulating economic activity in the Wallonia region. AWEX has a worldwide network of 105 Economic and Trade Commissioners and is ISO 9001 certified since April 2002.

As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission of promotion and information for the benefit of both Wallonia and the foreign business community. Upon request, AWEX assists buyers, decision-makers, importers and foreign prospects by:

Providing economic data on Wallonia and its export potential

Disseminating information on products and services from companies located
in Wallonia

Identifying companies in Wallonia for international partnerships

Distributing lists of exporters from Wallonia

As an export partner for Wallonia-based companies, AWEX offers a wide range of export-oriented services and activities:

General and commercial information on foreign markets

Market studies tailored to specific areas upon request

Organization and planning of marketing activities (international trade shows, economic missions, sector-based contact days)

Establishing contacts with international organizations

Promoting Wallonia's export potential abroad

Financial support and export financing

Training in international careers

As a foreign investment agency, AWEX, through its Office for Foreign Investors (OFI), has an overall responsibility for the attraction of foreign investment in Wallonia. This includes seeking out and providing information to potential foreign investors. The Agency also offers a proactive follow-up service to investors already established in Wallonia. In addition, it is in charge of identifying new foreign investors for the acquisition of industrial sites under restructuring process.

Visit AWEX at http://www.awex.be/awex/EN