Núria Vlonk-Cunha Soares has joined The Netherlands African Business Council (NABC) in 2021. She is responsible for the NABC Community (over 250 members) and key events. She also oversees the Africa Insight Desk, which provides both Dutch and African companies/organizations with market intelligence services. Núria holds a Bachelor in International Business and Languages from the Rotterdam Business School as well as a Master in International Development Studies from Wageningen University. Núria has held positions in various sectors: the Dutch government, Wageningen University, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Overall, Núria strongly believes that the local (and international) private sector can be the catalyst for development and economic growth in Africa. People are often able to take care of themselves, however, if given the chance to do so.