Why partner with CBI?
CBI provides a vetted pathway for humanitarian actors to engage with local private sector networks. We bridge the gap between crisis management – from preparedness to emergency response, coordination to recovery – and sustainable business engagement

See CBI in action
Watch how UN agencies and NGOs leverage CBI Member Networks for effective crisis resilience
Reducing downtime by 60%
A manufacturing company shares how CBI protocols helped them resume operations within 72 hours after a major earthquake
From competitor to partner
How rival logistics companies coordinated through CBI to deliver critical supplies during flooding, saving both businesses and lives
Knowledge Hub – to foster resilience together
Practical resources to help you take action and start building resilience today, with tools and guidance to adapt and respond to challenges
CBI Annual Report 2024-25
The Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) Annual Report 2024-25 provides an overview of our activities in private sector disaster preparedness, response, and recovery during an…
CBI Annual Report 2024-25News & Events
Four lessons from Venezuela: Turning collective generosity into transformative, coordinated action
During my deployment in Venezuela back in August, I focused on the transition between emergency response and recovery, which extended to resilience-building. However, rather than…
Four lessons from Venezuela: Turning collective generosity into transformative, coordinated action
Preparing Business for a Very Strong El Niño: a CBI and PDRF webinar
A very strong El Niño is on its way. Is your business ready? El Niño is expected to strike hard this year, with impacts…
October 13, 2026 | online
Preparing Business for a Very Strong El Niño: a CBI and PDRF webinar
From Recovery to Resilience: Building the participation of private sector in Venezuela
When you arrive in a country after a disaster, it is easy to focus on what is missing. A roof. A school. A safe…
From Recovery to Resilience: Building the participation of private sector in VenezuelaFeatured resource
Success stories of regional coordination and impact
Case study from Vanuatu: Best practices in risk reduction, emergency preparedness, response and recovery
The Vanuatu Business Resilience Council (VBRC) was created in 2017, two years after Category 5 Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu and caused widespread devastation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about joining and participating in CBI
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