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We encourage private sector development in emerging countries
That is why we support DECP
![Ingrid Thijssen. President of VNO-NCW. (Chairman DECP)](https://www.decp.nl/cache/ingrid-thijssen-president-of-vno-ncw-chairman-decp.3004/ingrid-thijssen-president-of-vno-ncw-chairman-decp-s700x700.jpg)
Ingrid Thijssen. President of VNO-NCW. (Chairman DECP)
'We believe in the role of strong employers' organisations as change agents for the best of the economy and society'
![Fried Kaanen, Vice-Chairman of Royal MKB-Nederland (Vice-Chairman and Treasurer DECP)](https://www.decp.nl/cache/fried-kaanen-vice-chairman-of-royal-mkb-nederland-.1206/fried-kaanen-vice-chairman-of-royal-mkb-nederland--s700x700.jpg)
Fried Kaanen, Vice-Chairman of Royal MKB-Nederland (Vice-Chairman and Treasurer DECP)
'Small and medium sized companies are often underestimated. But they play an important role in economic growth and innovation. That is what we stand for.'
![Raymond Puts, Chairman AWVN (Member DECP Board)](https://www.decp.nl/cache/raymond-puts-chairman-awvn-member-decp-board.3005/raymond-puts-chairman-awvn-member-decp-board-s700x700.jpg)
Raymond Puts, Chairman AWVN (Member DECP Board)
'AWVN has a lot of knowledge in the field of social dialogue and the value it has in the world. I think it is important to share this with the partners of DECP'
![Maxime Verhagen, Chairman of Bouwend Nederland (Member DECP Board)](https://www.decp.nl/cache/maxime-verhagen-chairman-of-bouwend-nederland-memb.851/maxime-verhagen-chairman-of-bouwend-nederland-memb-s700x700.jpg)
Maxime Verhagen, Chairman of Bouwend Nederland (Member DECP Board)
'As chairman of a sector organisation in the Netherlands I am convinced it is important that there are well functioning business organisations in developing countries.These most certainly contribute to economic development.'
![Cees Oudshoorn, Director general of VNO-NCW (Member DECP Board)](https://www.decp.nl/cache/cees-oudshoorn-director-general-of-vno-ncw-member-.844/cees-oudshoorn-director-general-of-vno-ncw-member--s700x700.jpg)
Cees Oudshoorn, Director general of VNO-NCW (Member DECP Board)
'I support DECP as member of the Board because strengthening business member organisations is strengthening trade and economic relations. Which is good for all.'