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Indonesia Natural Ingredients The ambition of this project is to support the Indonesian natural ingredients industry in adding more value to its production and raw materials and change the perception of Indonesia being a supplier of low quality natural ingredients to a supplier with a diversified and high quality offer of natural ingredients. The industry is empowered to develop new products, meet EU buyer requirements and has demonstrated significant improvement in corporate social responsibility practices of the industry at large.With the project CBI aims to specifically contribute towards the further development of three product groups within the realm of natural ingredients. Namely, seaweed extracts, essential oils and plant extracts.
Egypt Engineering "The overall aim of the project is to improve the engineering sector in terms of increased exports and value addition. After the project Egypt’s Unique Selling Point is stronger compared to other origins and the Egyptian exports are broadened (more exporters, more products) and deepened (value addition, quality improvement). There is a particular focus of actions undertaken at the company and sector level. At the end of the project the export to Europe is increased and linkages between sector service providers and companies are stronger. The main premise is that the CBI projects in Egypt are combined in a country programme. The country programme is aimed at improving the functioning of the value chains for the various sub-sectors by promoting better structures and relationships among participants (for example, through the Engineering Export Council and the Chamber of Engineering Industries). All projects include Human Resource Development, Export Coaching and Market Intelligence interventions (removing company internal obstacles and obstacles in the business environment). Some relevant topics for the Engineering products project are process improvement and product development, increasing skilled labour in the sector, quality control and certification, sustainability, logistics, intellectual property rights and access to finance. This is a project with a duration of 5 years and will target 15 Small and Medium-sized enterprises. It includes support to and collaboration with 2 Business Support Organisations."
Connecting Central America (DEVCO) "The ‘Connecting Central America’ project is financed primarily by the European Union (EU) and coordinated by the Secretariat for Economic Integration of Central America (SIECA). It forms part of the Central American Regional Economic Integration (INTEC) project, which aims at strengthening the economic integration in Central America and maximizing the benefits of the implementation of the Association Agreement signed between the European Union and Central America by reducing regional constraints to competitiveness and diversification. The objective is to strengthen the Central American capacity to market goods and services, through advice and support to SMEs in carefully selected value chains and the joint implementation with Business Support Organisations from the region. The performance of companies in Corporate Social Responsibility and the joint participation of Central American SMEs in European fairs are essential pillars of this initiative. This is a project with a duration of 4 years and aims to strengthen 60 Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives from Central America in becoming (more) competitive on the European market. The objective is for 48 SMEs to generate an additional export volume of € 90 million at the beginning of 2023. The project is unique in the sense that it covers six countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) and four sectors (Specialty Coffees, Cacao & Derivatives, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables and Fish & Seafood). Sector-wide topics in the Export Enabling Environment are targeted in all sectors, to create a wider impact to more companies and cooperatives besides the project beneficiaries and to generate future-proof services for the four sectors. Especially in the Export Enabling Environment activities, CBI seeks cooperation with for example Business Support Organisations, (regional) sector associations, regional organisations supporting the business environment or Small and Medium Sized Enterpises, SIECA and the Delegations of the European Union. "
Vietnam Garments The idea to research the opportunities of a CBI/TF programme was based on Dutchinterest to source in Vietnam. Over the past two  years the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam has received 21 business requests from Dutch enterprises interested in doing business with the garments sector in Vietnam. Over the past years over 200 Dutch registered their interest to source in Vietnam at CBI. To make the programme attractive for Vietnamese exporters and create economies of scale this programme will also include the German and UK markets. This programme aims to reduce the transaction costs of doing business with Vietnam for NL/EU buyers.

This programme will capitalise in the EU market interest for Vietnam to make a lasting change in the Vietnamese garments sector. Vietnam is recognised by the market for the quality of the products at a good price. However, while most garment manufacturers in Vietnam are able to produce good quality product they are less capable to manage CMT+/FOB orders. The added value of Vietnams production (CMT) is very limited. 

The first step for Vietnam is to move towards CMT+/FOB production. The trade upwards strategy of this programme will likely increase the profit margins from 0-5% (CMT) to 5- 12% (CMT+) or even to 8 to 22% (FOB). This programme aims to increase the value added and thereby profitability of the exports from Vietnam to the EU.

The strategy for this programme is based on the experience of CBIs Macedonian programme. The Macedonian case has shown how working on both ends - demand and supply - from the start can generate results within a relatively short timeframe. The programme aims to create a rippling effect by including the relevant value chain supporters and implementers and assisting them in addressing  sector level issues such as trade finance, sourcing and service industry development. This programme thereby aims to contribute to the development of the sector at large, similar to what happened in Bangladesh.
Lebanon Fresh Fruit & Vegetables "The main objective of this program is to support Lebanese companies exporting fresh fruit and/or vegetables in establishing a sustainable export position on international markets. The project focuses on three main export markets: the EU, the Gulf and Russia. Assistance is provided to meet market requirements, delivery of knowledge of the these markets, as well as providing opportunities for entering these markets. CBI works closely with RMF, a Lebanese foundation, which focuses on providing technical support to farmers and exporters, whereas CBI focuses on export related topics. CBI implements the project together with the four Lebanese Chambers of Commerce. Furthermore, these Chambers are assisted to further professionalise their organisations to become more pro-active organisations. Lastly, a public-private platform will be established to address issues at sector level."
Tourism Africa The African tourism sector is a sector with great export potential and economic development. International tourist arrivals in Sub-Sahara Africa in 2011 increased by 7%, resulting in a total of 33 million tourist arrivals to the region. The contribution of tourism to GDP accounts for up to 25% in developing countries. Tourisms contribution to employment is furthermore estimated to be between 6-7% of the overall number of jobs worldwide (direct and indirect). The geographical character of the tourism sector in addition offers income possibilities for remote and rural areas. Another positive factor is that by receiving (western) tourists, governments are encouraged to invest in the legal and physical infrastructure and general service standards. However, it is also recognised that the effectiveness of tourism in economic development varies according to the specific in-country circumstances, as well as external market conditions, including competition from other destinations. 



Although the tourism sector in Africa shows major potential there are several company-internal and company-external constraints that need to be addressed. Tourism businesses, generally inbound tour operators (ITOs), in Africa often have difficulty sustainably positioning themselves in the complex national and international tourism markets. Furthermore there is limited product awareness within the market, particularly amongst EU tour operators with regard to the product offering and opportunities in the less known areas. Another obstacle hampering tourism businesses in Africa is a lack of understanding of the international or European tourist demand and a lack of understanding of market segments and tourism preferences, which often leads to poor packaging and product development. The needs, wants and expectations of foreign tourists, especially from Western countries, can be quite different from the perspective of the supplier. This generally means that tourists are not encouraged to increase their stay and spending. 



The tourism programme Africa is built around four main pillars: promotion and market access, improved stakeholder collaboration, sustainability, and a project-specific pillar. The programme offers an integrated approach of different intervention types, which are applicable to small and medium sized ITOs and different stakeholder groups (business support organisations, suppliers, NGOs, national and regional governments, training institutes). Through these four pillars the programme aims to address company internal obstacles and obstacles in the tourism business environment. The programme will consist of four projects, two integrated projects in Kenya, and Madagascar and a regional ECP including Zambia and Tanzania. "
Zambia Tourism Although Zambia offers a wealth of natural resources in terms of flora, fauna and unique, unspoilt landscapes, as well as interesting cultural traditions and very hospitable, welcoming people, the destination is primarily considered as an ‘add-on’ destination to Southern African tours. The ambition of Sustainable Tourism Zambia is to position the country as a stand-alone destination, attracting more European tourists that stay longer, spend more and are more sustainability-aware. Through regular business export coaching, incoming tour operators and small and mid-range lodges will have a clear understanding on how to better serve different European niche markets such as adventure, eco- and safari tourism with improved, diversified products and innovative product packages. Market entry activities, such as trade fair participation, will help the companies to access the European market and acquire the necessary business contacts. Besides company coaching, CBI supports several institutions such as the Zambian Tourism Agency and Ministry of Tourism and Arts in order to present Zambia’s tourism offer more effectively, enhance sector collaboration, and widen the tourism offer by (further) developing Kafue National Park and the Livingstone area as important tourism hubs. CBI collaborates with Travelife to mainstream sustainable practices, and PUM is involved to improve the service quality levels of suppliers active in the tourism industry, both of which will contribute to the competitive position of the participating companies and the sector as a whole. Sustainable Tourism Zambia runs from 2019 until 2024, directly supporting 25 small- and medium sized enterprises active in the tourism sector. The goal is to achieve € 3.1 million additional export turn-over the end of the programme, and to create 60 additional direct jobs.
Rwanda Coffee The overall aim of the project is to develop a high value, sustainable specialty coffee export sector in Rwanda that can do independently business in EU markets. Small and medium sized exporters (SMEs) are connected to the European market with an additional export value of € 3 mln of specialty coffee at the end of the project. The sector will move forward on CSR subjects such as climate adaptation and mitigation, youth employment in coffee, gender equality, and decent jobs. CBI focuses on two core elements: i) Business Export Coaching for a group of SMEs and ii) Capacity development of institutions in the Export Enabling Environment. This is a project with a duration of 4 years and will target 13 SMEs enterprises. It includes support to and collaboration with 3 Business Support Organisations (NAEB, RCCF and Sustainable Growers). What is unique 1. This project also support producers / farmers on the subject of multi-crop farm management: since most coffee farmers also produce other crops than coffee to make a decent living. 2. This project also includes activities to attract more youth to develop businesses in the coffee sector. 3. Partnership with Progreso on the subject of blockchain
Jordan Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Jordan has some competitive advantages as a supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, in particular because of the long lasting production season in the Jordan Valley. Products with good opportunities for export are for example dates, strawberries, stone fruits, and high-end vegetables. However, over the past six years the sector was hit hard by the protracted conflict in the region. The Fresh Fruits & Vegetables programme aims to support Jordanian small- and medium sized enterprises in the fruits- and vegetable sector to increase their exports both in terms of quality and quantity, enhance sector collaboration and improve Jordan’s export enabling environment. Regular technical assistance and export coaching will make the companies reliable suppliers of qualitative, certified and healthy food with increased access to their target markets. The capacity of the Jordan Exporters and Producers Association will be built in order for them to take a leading role in export promotion activities, such as trade fair participation and trade missions, and be a true advocate representing the entire Jordanian fruits and vegetable sector. Furthermore, CBI will support the Ministry of Agriculture to work towards a strong and trustworthy market intelligence tool. Unique to this programme is the fact that CBI helps the Jordanian enterprises to access four different target markets to best fit their aspirations and capabilities; Europe, Russia, South-East Asia and the Gulf region. Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Jordan runs from 2018 until 2022, directly supporting 30 enterprises, and has the ambition to generate a total of € 20 million additional export growth and create 100 additional fixed jobs by the end of the programme.
Tourism Latin America Programmes of the CBI contribute to the sustainable economic development in developing countries through the expansion of exports from these countries. Within the Latin America Team tourism has been identified as a sector with great potential to contribute to the above mentioned mission.



Worldwide the tourism sector provides around 6 to 7% ofthe jobs and millions more indirectly via the multiplier effect in other sectors. Especially for developing countries tourism is important, representing 45% of the total export often/ices. The geographical expansion and labour intensive nature of the tourism sector provide a spread ofernployment which is particularly relevant in remote and rural areas Where many ofthe poor live. Furthermore, receiving (western) tourists poses the need for improvement of the physical and legal infrastructure and of the general service standards.



The above also goes for the targeted two sub-regions for this programme, the Central American and the Andean. Tourism already is an important money earner. However, the potential, both in quantity as in quality (richer tourists and sustainability) has not been exploited fully.

Both sub-regions are in a process ofpolitical and economic integration. This especially holds for the tourism sector, Where integration takes place on institutional level, but also in the actual tourism products, aiming at integrated tourism circuits (eg. the Volcanoes-trail in Central-America), which offers possibilities for joint promotion in international tourism markets.In the mentioned sub-regions several donor initiatives are active and some larger ones are starting-up in 2011. Of

these especially the (start-up) tourism programmes of IDB for Bolivia and of the Spanish Development Co-operation Effort for the Andean Community offer possibilities ofsynergy, co-operation and (to be investigated) funding.

In 2009 CBI started an ECP tourism in both sub-regions, sewing a total 24 companies in Bolivia and Colombia, and a total of io in Guatemala and Nicaragua, the 4 non-exit countries on the current CBI country list. Besides these, 33 more companies are served in the 3 other exit-countries in these regions (Ecuador, Peru, El Salvador). Integrating these efforts into a programme combining CBIs and other donors services will have a positive effect on the overall outcome.
Cambodia Home Decorations & Home Textiles (HDHT) When looking at one of the current relevant market trends in demand (for Asia), the increase in importance and number of niche markets, particularly for fair trade, handmade, sustainability, eco-friendly products, an unique opportunity for Cambodia arises to position itself in these niche markets based on their unique story: hand woven hand spun cotton and natural dyes; weaving skills, house hold looms all over the country which provides extra income next to farming income. There is a strong trend in the Western world of striving for individuality and originality. The interest in new, more eco-friendly products and the increasing number of Western tourists attracted by the Southeast-Asian culture are important trends that fit well to the supply potential of Cambodia. Alternative distribution channels are of growing importance too. Increasing numbers of smaller retailers are also interested in buying directly from producers in developing countries and there are more and more online shops who import. This offers new opportunities for suppliers in developing countries that can prepare pricelists specifically for individual retailers and can offer standard packages for cost-efficient shipment and door-to-door delivery. The objective of this project will be to position Cambodia in the European market as THE sourcing destination for products with green en social (CSR) values. This positioning is supported by the great diversity in product portfolio, craftsmanship and creativity. The sector in Cambodia has a long history in fair trade and social orientation. This social orientation makes the industry attractive for sustainable and fair trade oriented buyers in Europe since CSR values are often very visible in the product from Cambodia (e.g. upcycling). The added value of this project lies in the fact that CBI has developed a sound knowledge and experience in imbedding Sustainable Design at company and sector level and CBI has a sound network of buyers and reputation. This project will bring those interventions needed (but not offered by stakeholders or other initiatives) to further support social enterprises in successfully penetrating the EU market and increasing their impact locally. Through a tailor made approach technical assistance to exporters, the sector associations and the Cambodian government will be provided and it will support strengthening of public - private collaboration to address the mentioned issues in the export enabling environment as well as others not addressed by CBI.
Central American Agro-Food Export programme The agri-food sector is by far the most important sector in Central America (CA) in terms of its contribution to current European exports, and it potential for growth. There is a growing European demand for products in which Central American countries have a (potential) competitive advantage, such as specialty coffees, tropical and exotic fresh fruit, processed fruit, off-season vegetables, tropical roots and tubers, cocoa, and a number of other agro-food products. Market opportunities are particularly strong for organic, sustainable, and fair trade-certified products. The CA agro-food sector is also the sector in which most poverty is concentrated, and that provides the majority of jobs in rural areas.



The added value that CBI could bring to this sector combined with the demonstrated commitment from CA companies, BSOs, and co-financiers, constituted a solid justification for CBI investment in a 4-year agri-food export programme in the CA region. Furthermore the back then signing of the EU-CA Free Trade Agreement gave extra momentum to start of the programme.



The programme was expected to lead to 25 mln EUR worth of additional European export generated by 55 participating companies from the region. The integrated programme design combines different CBI modules, thus making maximum use of CBI's strengths. It also combines a number of innovative elements, such as co-financing by other donors, joint implementation with partner BSOS, close collaboration with agricultural production-oriented initiatives in the region, and early involvement of European importers.



Up until 2015 the programme has already achieved some of the original programme goals. All current participants have participated in several international or regional trade fairs and have developed greatly during the Export Coaching as part of the programme. In total, the companies exported €65.527.411 to the EU/EFTA in 2015 (2014: €52.033.797) and €90.307.955 to non-EU/EFTA in 2015 (2014: €70.524.428). Overall employment grew from 4962 employees in 2014 to 5817 in 2015.