CBI, is an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands. CBI’s mission is to contribute to sustainable economic development in developing countries by expanding exports from these countries.With 40 years of experience, CBI is the expert on export development and export promotion from developing countries with a primary focus on the European target markets.CBI operates on the intersection of capitalizing on European market opportunities and creating sustainable development. We do so by coaching SME producers/exporters in developing countries to better integrate into global value chains and gain a stronger position on European markets, and matching SMEs with importers in Europe; Improving the performance of business support organisations in developing countries to better service SMEs in their countries, and; Advising local governments on market developments and opportunities and trade policies. In the Netherlands and Europe, CBI advises importers, producers and retailers on their strategies for sourcing from developing countries, and voices the effects of developments in trade policy on SMEs in developing countries to government officials.Continuous market research on European markets and extensive value chain analyses in developing countries provide us with a firm understanding of both challenges and opportunities on both market sides. This helps us to design effective interventions that lead to export increase and employment growth. In our interventions, and within our sphere of influence, we seek opportunities to contribute to more sustainable and efficient value chains. CBI cooperates closely with the Netherlands embassies, a solid network of business support organisations in developing countries, private sector development partners and experts worldwide to achieve these goals.