CBI For NGOs & UN Partners

A Practical Partner for Private Sector Engagement in Crisis

We work with NGOs and other UN agencies on all things related to crisis resilience, to facilitate connection and collaboration especially with local business networks before, during, and after emergencies.

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.

  • On-going monitoring and response coordination

  • Direct government bridge with national disaster management organization

  • Advanced GIS mapping and analytics through partner organizations

The Private Sector Welcome & Networking Session 2025 was well-attended and interactive, with different "station" participants rotated around to discuss themes related to private sector engagement in disasters. Photo: CBI
The Private Sector Welcome & Networking Session at HNPW 2025 was well-attended and interactive, with different “station” participants rotated around to discuss themes related to private sector engagement in disasters. Here, Monday.com and CBI lead a conversation around digital solutions for crisis response. Photo: CBI

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.

News & Events

The airport that can’t afford to stop
News August 11, 2026

The airport that can’t afford to stop

How the people who keep Manila’s gateway running are quietly rehearsing for the next crisis, to ensure that when an emergency happens, everything still…

The airport that can’t afford to stop
Happy 10-year Anniversary CBI!
News June 10, 2026

Happy 10-year Anniversary CBI!

On its tenth anniversary, the OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) gathered CBI Member Networks, government, businesses and community of practice experts for a ten-hour…

Happy 10-year Anniversary CBI!

Featured resource

Success stories of regional coordination and impact

Frequently asked questions


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