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Natural Ingredients West-Afrika Two of the five most promising export sectors for the West African region fall in the category of Natural Ingredients for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Demand from Europe and the rest of the world is increasing, or with novelty products is expected to increase. Products as dried fruits are becoming more and more popular snacks which fit into the health trend. Moreover West Africa produces a number of natural ingredients which are unique to the region and as such have no competition from other regions and countries. Natural ingredients such as shea, baobab and medicinal herbs are harvested in the wild. They provide a direct income for the rural poor and as such have a strong development opportunity. Moreover greater attention can be paid to sustainable harvesting and the importance of biodiversity.

The supply chain for natural ingredients is fragmented due to wild collection and this poses a critical constraint in the value chain. This means that special attention will be paid to this aspect by starting a project aimed at supply chain management through BSOS and Sector Associations. The relevant organisations will be selected once the participants for the ECP have been selected. This ensures that the most relevant ones will be selected and the impact of the programme will be maximised. To assure sustainable development of market intelligence, a small number of BSOS will be supported in the development of market intelligence though a separate project. This project will also start one year later, for the same reasons specified above. The third and final project will target the company internal constraints. This will be an ECP with a regional focus, as there are too many different products with export potential to give the project a country and/or product focus.
Country Programme Peru Peru is an important agricultural country and its variety of products and ingredients 'with a story behind it' is gaining more and more recognition overseas. There is an ongoing growing European demand for products like specialty coffees, "superfood", Andean grains (e.g. quinoa), natural ingredients for food and non-food products (e.g. Maca and tara), but also organic cotton, trendy Alpaca and sustainable fish species which Peru is able to provide. Market opportunities are particularly strong for organic, sustainable, and fair trade-certified products.

At the same time, wealth inequity and environmental degradation are troubling Peru's inhabitants. Most poverty in Peru is concentrated in the rural areas where people rely on agriculture for their livelihood. This provides the majority of jobs for the rural poor. But there is good news as Peru has shown great economic development over the last few years, despite economic crises in other parts of the world. As the Free Trade Agreement between Peru and the EU took effect in March 2013, new opportunities for trade between Peru and Europe emerged. CBI aims to support this positive development in Peru by setting up an integrated country programme for the following 5 sectors that have shown interesting potential for promotion of exports to the European market. These sectors have been identified through extensive Value Chain Analyses, and are also priorities of the Peruvian government, sufficient potential SME participants were identified in each of the sectors, and none of the sectors constitute unacceptable CSR-related image risks for CBI. Furthermore, by focusing mainly on these agricultural sectors CBI will not only be able to improve working and living conditions of farmers involved in the production of these goods, but it will also develop and spread the image of Peru as a supplier of sustainable supply chains. In addition, CBI includes innovative elements in this new programme by focusing on both SMEs and producer groups, but is also looking at strengthening the competitiveness of entire sectors by addressing sector-specific / national export bottlenecks in partnerships with sector committees consisting of current CBI partners like PromPeru, Lima Chamber of Commerce and ADEX and new sector-specific partners. These partners will also enable CBI to implement the programme effectively as they will support in promotion of the programme and selection of the companies that have a high potential. Next to that, through collaboration the programme can be implemented efficiently because certain activities will be partly implemented and/or financed by these local partners. Another innovative element is matchmaking between exporter and importer from the start of the programme and creating so-called lighthouse projects.
SEEWINE The European Union is the main import market in the world for wine. It accounts for 55% of the worlds wine imports. Almost 70% of the global wine consumption currently takes place in the EU. As a result of growing globalization, the EU wine market is facing changing circumstances and increasingly sharp competition. In the last two decades, wines from non-EU countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile have become widespread. Simultaneously, wines from South East Europe, represented by countries as Slovenia, Romania and Hungary are increasingly exported. These successes have encouraged other countries in the region to revive their own rich wine tradition and cultures.



Through its experience in the region and based on value chain analyses, CBI acknowledges the export potential of four countries that are eligible for CBI support: Armenia, Georgia, Macedonia and Moldova. 



At the same time, a number of constraints have been identified, which hamper potential exports from these countries. These constraints are related to both production, management and marketing issues. While private investors and donors like the European Investment Bank (EIB) and USAID are making the necessary investments on the production side, CBI will focus on the management and marketing issues through the proposed regional wine programme.



This programme is called SEEWINE (South East Europe Wine). The programme objective is to develop, promote and brand wines from these countries with the aim to increase their exports to the EU market. The programme will be implemented in the period 2012-2016. To realise the programme objective, an integrated approach is used that includes activities with all mayor stakeholders in the selected value chains: individual wineries, business support organizations, government institutions and (EU) importers. Where the wineries are supported through training, export coaching and market entry activities, the BSOs and government institutions will be supported with the development of their strategies and service offering."
Get Connected to e-Mobility!  Charging infrastructure for Arab ETF Countries This online event exchanged e-Mobility and infrastructure experience between ETF partner countries and the Netherlands. Dutch experiences were shared, such as concepts and models for charging infrastructure and e-mobility (charging) services. With over 30 participants from ministries, national authorities and Dutch embassies in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia, interesting questions came up, moderated by Mr. Roland Ferwerda, e-mobility consultant and director at The Netherlands Knowledge Platform for Public Charging Infrastructure (NKL). The event learned that e-mobility and charging infrastructure are crucial elements for a sustainable energy transition.
Natural Ingredients East & Southern Africa The programme for East and Southern Africa contributes to sustainable economic development in export value chains in the region through the expansion of exports from these countries in the natural ingredients sector with EUR 12 mln in a sustainable, social responsible way. The programme starts with the focus on - Coffee & Tea: Kenya and Uganda, - Oil Seeds: Uganda and Etniopia. Ethiopia is the third world exporter of sesame seed after India and Sudan and an leading exporter of nous. Sesame seed has the highest value per ton of Ethiopian oilseeds, more than twice the value of Linseed. World sesame and olive oil import prices are the highest: 3 to 4 times the price of almost all other edible oils. The oilseed value chain that has emerged in Uganda now encompasses farmers and a wide range of other stakeholders. The activities of all these stakeholders add up to a viable and competitive process that benefits all participants. The various actors in the agricultural sector realized that they had to get organized, and producer associations such as the Uganda Oilseed Producers and Processors Association (UOSPA) emerged. Through the association, farmers are also able to take advantage of group savings and credit schemes. Kenya is number three tea producer in the world but comes first among ACP countries, with half of all ACP production. Currently 61% of Kenyan tea is sold in bulk and further processed in third countries such as Egypt. Greater local processing, it is argued, would offer wider market opportunities, reduce vulnerability to disruptions on any individual markets, and would in addition serve to boost overall export revenues.
Jordan Apparel European buyers are increasingly looking for sourcing opportunities that are close-by, flexible in terms of small orders, and aware of corporate social responsibility standards. Many of these aspects can be met in Jordan. The ambition of the Jordan Apparel programme is to kick-start and develop Jordanian garment exports to Europe and to position the country as a new sourcing destination for importers who are interested in innovative niche products within for instance Islamic wear or sportswear. Through regular business export coaching on site as well as group trainings, participating companies will have a clear understanding of EU product quality standards and requirements, increase their efficiency and production and improve their design capacities, making them ‘EU-fit’. Trade fair participation will help the companies to access the European market and acquire the necessary business contacts. The capacity of the Jordan Garment Alliance will be strengthened so it will be able to support local companies with services such as trade fair participation and match-making, provide information on sustainability standards and export regulations, and act as a policy advocate. Furthermore, CBI will work towards a nationwide Sector Export Marketing Plan. There is also a chance for the larger – already exporting – garment factories to get involved; not as participants but as ambassadors for the branding of garments from Jordan. This way, the programme will enhance collaboration throughout all segments of the sector. The Jordan Apparel programme runs from 2019 until 2023, targeting 21 small- and medium sized enterprises active the garment sector. The goal is to achieve an EU-bound export increase of € 2.5 million one year after the end of the programme, and to create an 105 additional direct jobs.
Myanmar Home Decoration & Home Textiles (HDHT) Overall objective: by establishing sustainable export relations on the EU/EFTA market, increase export revenues, create employment and income opportunities especially for women workers. The focus will be at rattan & bamboo products, handwoven textiles and products for the premium market segment: incl. silverware, horsehair/bamboo, wood/porcelain, silk. The approach will be providing technical assistance to SME exporters through CBIs business export coaching trajectory in combination with strengthening the enabling environment by supporting business support organizations with improving/developing relevant trade services and stimulating cooperation between major stakeholders in the value chain.
Sustainable Energy Transition – An online dialogue This online event provided valuable insights of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy in Egypt and the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation. Also a discussion with contributions from Algeria (Ministère de l'Environnement et des Energies Renouvelables), Egypt (Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company), Morocco (Division Climate Change, Biodiversity & Green Economy Direction of the Department of Environment) and Tunisia (International Cooperation Department of the National  Agency Energy Management) on the way forward for a sustainable energy transition took place. Mart van Bracht, Director System Integration of the Top Sector Energy in the Netherlands presented the Dutch experience in this field to  attendees (around 40) from 16 institutions in ETF Arab partner countries.
Cote D'Ivoire & Benin Cashew Nuts The project aims to support Cote D'Ivoire and Benin to reach the tipping point where they are able to process and export Cashew kernels directly to Europe much beyond the current 10% of their raw Cashew nuts. This is a transformation compared to the current situation. The essence of the project is to work on increasing competitiveness of processors while at the same time preparing them and linking them to the European market. The project will have a duration of 5 years and will provice business export coaching to around 10 processors. CBI will work with main stakeholders in each country to take away barriers to export and increase the competitiveness of cashew processors. The partners include amongst others: Conseil du Coton et Anacarde (CCA) and Group of Industrial Cashew processors (GIC-CI) in Cote D’Ivoire; the Interprofessional Cashew organization (IFA) and the Council of Cashew processors (CNTC) in Benin; and the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) and ComCashew in both countries.
Sustainable Home Decoration & Home Textiles Programme Asia The Sustainable Home Decoration & Home Textiles programme Asia aims at an increased market share of Asian SME exporters in the EU value-added market segments, working on the creation of a colourful shopping baskets of value added, sustainably designed products of natural fibres. Through three integrated country projects in respectively Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mongolia the private sector will be capacitated to pro-actively strategize on, develop and market new value-added produce. At the same time, the enabling environment is being facilitated in improving its export marketing related service delivery to SMEs. Marketing and sustainable design are the two central themes driving the programme as well as the focus on female entrepreneurs and inclusive businesses. The programme will capacitate the exporters in making commercially viable value added products while at the same time increasing the conservation of the environment and improving social equity, creating therewith more value for people, the environment and business. Through sustainable design trajectories a selected group of companies from these countries will receive in depth assistance in sustainability, working towards certified value chains. This will partially be done through so-called co-creation trajectories. In the co-creation trajectories both exporter and importer receive tailor-made guidance in product development and sustainability issues, focusing on the conception, development and marketing of sustainable products. To assure sustainable development, business support organisations will be capacitated simultaneously on the same subjects, be it then translated to their own level, e.g. branding, (national) standards.
Indonesia Home Decorations & Home Textiles (HDHT) The importance and the variety of mid and mid-high segments in the home decoration market in Europe, provide a unique opportunity for Indonesian businesses outside their existing export markets. This is particularly true for fair-trade, handmade, sustainable and eco-friendly products from Asia, which are part of a current market trend in demand. Indonesia is already known as a source of wooden and rattan products due to its abundance of raw materials and high weaving artisanal skills. This advantage can be leveraged to build a stronger position in the high market segments discussed above. The relevant Indonesian ministries of industry and trade have expressed their eagerness to collaborate with CBI in a home decoration sector project to provide support and services for local export development. A systematic sector approach supported by all relevant sector stakeholders will guide the project, identifying market opportunities for the HD sector in Indonesia, continuously benchmarking the opportunities against obstacles. This project aims to make Indonesia’s Home Decoration sector and the relevant stakeholders capable of supporting further export development of the chain. The strategy is to build a strong enabling environment, committed and capable of supporting such development. To strengthen trust and collaboration among the major stakeholders in the value chain, the project will use interventions such as a national private public platform (PPP), regional PPPs, working groups and a steering committee. The project will also equip the local Business Support Organisation (BSO) to deliver in the future business export coaching services to SMEs (based on the CBI methodology) willing to export.
Country Programme Egypt The EU-Egypt Association Agreement, in force since 2004, establishes a free-trade area with the elimination of tariffs on industrial products and significant concessions on agricultural products. In addition, an agreement on agricultural and processed agricultural products entered into effect 2010. Egypt’s exporter base is a vital component to make use of these opportunities to spur economic growth, improving participation within the economy and generating employment. However, the export readiness of companies needs to be addressed in order to achieve competitiveness and to add value. Bottlenecks both exist at the company level, for example in terms of compliance to requirements and marketing capacities, as well as on the institutional level, in terms of trust, strategic cooperation, and linkages.



According to the Ecorys study, the Egyptian government appointed five priority sectors to develop an export strategy. Among them are (processed) agricultural products, textiles and garments and chemicals. Furthermore, Ecorys identified natural ingredients, garments and household and furnishing articles as high potential sectors for Egypt. This corresponds to a great extent with the projects selected within the programme: 1) engineering products, 2) natural ingredients and 3) crafts.

Although garments was selected as a high-potential sector, CBI will not commence activities in this sector in Egypt. 



Since strong development opportunities exist for the three mentioned sectors, three projects have been designed, along the three pillars of the CBI mandate: export promotion, sustained success, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The main premise is that the CBI projects in Egypt are combined in a country programme, instead of combining sector activities in regional programmes. This is needed because of the specific nature of the Egyptian economy ([political] instabilities, weak sector organisation and strategy, and weak cooperation between companies and government-led export councils). CBI succeeded in attracting sufficient companies in order to start up projects for two of the three sectors namely 1) Engineering (the Engineering Egypt project) and 2) Crafts (the Home Decoration & Home Textiles Egypt Project, HDHT). 



The projects include Human Resource Development, Export Coaching and Market Intelligence interventions (removing company internal obstacles and obstacles in the business environment). Moreover, Strategic Conferences have a prominent role in the projects to address cooperation in the sector and lacking sector strategies. The Home Decoration & Home Textiles Egypt Project specifically includes the option to move beyond this level, to the establishment and support of a platform for cooperation in the sector.
Metalworking Sector Asia The Engineering Sector is one of the major subsectors in the Industrial Sector of CBI. Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines and Vietnam are the most industrializedCBI countries in Asia. Analysis indicated that potential of metalworking sector in these

countries is the biggest compared to other engineering sectors. There is a market for new suppliers / subcontractors due to the lack of Skilled labourers and capacity constraints in Europe.

In spite of the fact that target countries have strategies and plans for developing the SMEs in this sector, companies are facing more or less common constraints that prohibit them in exporting: the sector is not very well organized, lacks focus, no or hardly access to information, companies have to improve on productivity, quality and

efficiency, they are not aware of potential in Europe and they are weak in marketing and export promotion. Brain-drain will be prevented by creating more skilled labour jobs. European buyers are not well aware about the potential of the countries.The programme contributes to a sustainable export increase, minimal 55 companies achieve a total additional export turnover of 27,5 million and another 50 companies supported by BSO activities 25 million by the end of 2017. Further it will contribute to the development of local capacity by intensive cooperation with BSOs and involvement of local experts. The regional approach contributes to an efficient implementation, peer to peer learning, market entry activities and supports CBI position towards the importing business community in Europe (pull marketing), though on country level the support will be tailor-made.

Cooperation with PUM, SIPPO, UNIDO will increase sustainability. The programme will contribute largely to CSR by capacity building and practical approach for implementing CSR with the participants in combination with processcontrol, better working conditions, more efficient use of energy and raw materials. In many of the target countries CBI activities are going on, in this respect special attention will be given to capitalize on these or to link up with activities like

workshops and BSOD activities. The regional approach ensures synergy and an efficient implementation. Risks of

potential failure can be reduced as failure in a particular country may be compensated

by successes in other countries.
Garments Myanmar This garments programme in Myanmar had a start-up phase of one year. 12 companies made it through the selection. As the garments industry is growing rapidly it is expected that more companies will join the programme by early 2017. During the first phase the emphasis of technical assistence will be on improving productivity and developing the export strategies of each company.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables West Africa The most important trends in consumption of fruit and vegetables relate to health, convenience,sustainability and food safety. Fresh fruits and vegetables play a key role in this health trend.Europe is the largest importer of fresh tropical and exotic fruit, and the figures show a steady increase of imports for these products. The EU is the most important trading partner for the West African region, and trade has reached its pre-economic crisis levels again in 2010. Fresh fruit and

vegetables is one of the five most promising sectors for exports from West Africa and all national governments have agricultural development programmes supporting the sector as well. Close proximity to Europe, the possibility of sea freight and certification possibilities are the main opportunities for the subsector.

As many constraints in the value chain are company internal, a focus will be on SMEs. And as BSOS are in general weak, support will only be given to those organisations which will have an added value for the value chain. Therefore the programme will consist of three projects. The projects Senegal Mango and Pineapple Ghana will consist of both an ECP supporting mango and pineapple producers respectively, but will also contain a BSO element. The third project will be a regional ECP, this will spread the risks of the programme, increase impact and will increase the efficiency of the programme. No BSOS will be supported in this project. BSOS and other stakeholders will be included in the project development from an early stage and there will be a strong focus on importers.