It is a fact: the private sector has become a major player in development cooperation and an increasing percentage of the development budget is invested in private businesses. However, the question is: do developing countries benefit from the work of Dutch companies, or is it rather the other way around?
 
This debate brings together representatives from government, the private sector, NGOs and universities. Be prepared for a lively afternoon full of new insights, strong opinions, challenging questions and no-nonsense answers. Find out everything you have ever wanted to know about the role of business in development cooperation.
 
The hosts of the day are Andrew Makkinga & Bahram Sadeghi.