CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries), the agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and part of the Development Co-operation effort of the Netherlands. Operating since 1971 within this policy framework.

CBI’s main objective is to contribute to the economic independence of a selected number of countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Mediterranean and the Pacific by promoting the exports of goods and services from those countries to Western Europe.

In order to achieve this objective, CBI has developed a varied package of services and Export Coaching Programmes available to Business Support Organisations and manufacturers/ exporters in mentioned countries.

Business Development

CBI - Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries

Adekunle Obatimehin

Hans Mensah-Hermsen

Fred Janssen

Mylène Vermunt

Oulad Abdelaziz Maleka

Urline Lynch Kunijevic

Jerike Waterhout

Zamzam Abdillahi

Thomas Vonk

The Project Management team at CBI oversees the planning, execution, and completion of initiatives designed to support and enhance the export capabilities of manufacturers and exporters in developing countries. The team coordinates various Export Coaching Programmes, manages relationships with Business Support Organisations, and ensures projects align with CBI's objectives of promoting economic independence through increased exports to Western Europe.

Project Management

Project Management

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