Namur is the capital of Wallonia and the seat of the Walloon Parliament. This central institutional function gives the city a particular profile: a mostly French-speaking communication, but with a growing need to reach Dutch-speaking companies and administrations for projects with a Belgian or European dimension.
Walloon institutional communication
As a regional capital, Namur concentrates the Walloon institutions and their communication. The Service Public de Wallonie (SPW), the Walloon Parliament, the Walloon Export Agency (AWEX) and many regional public bodies all need multilingual communications for their interactions with Flemish, European and international partners.
The Namur institutions regularly use translations into:
- Dutch: for official exchanges with Flemish institutions and companies in the north of the country
- English: for relations with the European institutions (Namur is 60 km from Brussels), international partners and foreign investors
- German: for relations with the German-speaking Community of Belgium and the partners of the Greater Region (Luxembourg, Saarland, Rhineland)
TranslateBE supports the Namur institutions and companies in their official communication with translators specialised in administrative and institutional language.
The Namur economic fabric and its B2B marketing
Namur also hosts a diversified economic fabric. The University of Namur (UNamur), with its faculties of science, computer science and law, contributes to an ecosystem of spin-offs and innovative SMEs. The information technology sector is particularly active, with companies such as Corelio, Sopra Steria and many SMEs in the digital sector based in the Namur business parks.
For these companies aiming at markets beyond Wallonia, marketing translation is essential:
- Websites and landing pages: FR as the main language, NL and EN to broaden the commercial reach
- Public tenders: translation of responses for Flemish or federal public procurement
- CSR communication: sustainability reports, ESG policy in several languages
- Digital B2B marketing: LinkedIn, emailing, multilingual thought leadership content
TranslateBE
Marketing translation adapted to the Namur market
FR/NL/EN for your institutional and B2B communications in Namur and in Wallonia. Free quote in 1h.
Rates for marketing translation in Namur
Our rates for Namur institutional and B2B content:
- Press release (400-600 words): between 150 € and 280 € per language
- SME website (8-15 pages): between 600 € and 1,500 € per additional language
- Tender document (10-20 pages): on quote depending on volume and complexity
- Annual report / CSR (20-40 pages): on quote with volume discount
- Monthly newsletter: from 100 € per edition
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do the official communications of the SPW need to be translated into Dutch?
The official communications of the Walloon Region are addressed mainly to a French-speaking population. However, for interactions with the federal and Flemish institutions, and for cross-border projects, a Dutch version is often required or strongly advised. TranslateBE supports the SPW and other Walloon public bodies in their bilingual communication FR/NL, respecting the required administrative and legal register.
How can we adapt our marketing communication to target both Wallonia and Flanders?
"Pan-Belgian" communication requires a nuanced approach. Beyond linguistic translation, the cultural codes differ: the Walloons and the Flemish have distinct references, humour and commercial values. We recommend a cultural adaptation (transcreation) rather than a simple translation, especially for emotional or humorous campaigns. Our native Flemish and Belgian French-speaking translators know these specificities.
Do you offer the translation of responses to public tenders?
Yes. This is a service we regularly offer to Walloon companies that respond to Flemish, federal or European public procurement. These documents require maximum legal and technical precision. We work on the translation of technical memoranda, certificates, references and the associated administrative documents. Express turnaround available for urgent files.
Urgent marketing translation in Namur?
FR/NL/EN delivered in 24h for your Walloon campaigns and communications. Free quote, immediate response.