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CBI. Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries. Mission and Task. Economic independence of Developing Countries Strengthening competitiveness of companies in international markets, specifically the West European market. Target Groups.
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CBI Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries
Mission and Task Economic independence of Developing Countries Strengthening competitiveness of companies in international markets, specifically the West European market
Target Groups • (Potential) exporters in developing countries • Business Support Organisations (BSO’s) • Importers in Europe
CBI main programmes • Export Promotion Programmes • Market Information • Trade Intermediary Services • Business Support Organisations Development • Human Resource Development
Activities in 21 Sectors • Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry Fresh fruit & vegetables; Fishery products; Organic ingredients; Natural ingredients; Young pot plants; Cut flowers; Timber and timber products. • Consumer Products Silver jewelry; Furniture; Clothing; Handicrafts; Stationery, office and school supplies.
Sectors • Other Industrial Products Personal protective equipment; Medical devices; Chemicals; Electronic components; Car and mobile equipment parts; Castings and forgings; Pipe and pipe related process equipment. • Services Tourism; IT.
Experiences of CBI • Exporters in developing countries are hindered by environmental rules, regulations, labels etc. • The implementation of environmental requirements could be discriminatory for exporters in developing countries.
Actions of CBI • Identification of requirements • Identification of bottlenecks/NTB’s • Identification of solutions • CBI activities and instruments • Seeking of partnerships
Market Information CBI solutions The AccessGuide Database
Export Promotion Programmes CBI solutions
Human Resource Development CBI solutions
CBI partnerships Solutions beyond CBI field of activities