Within the framework of the "Export Support for Small and Medium Enterprises" program which implemented by the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) in collaboration with the Apparel Export Council of Egypt, and Egypt Textiles and the Home Textiles Export Council, the aim is to provide technical support to small and medium-sized enterprises through a practical export training program. This program aims to qualify factories by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the European market for sustainable products.

A workshop was organized for companies participating in the program from the apparel, and textiles sectors to present the most important trends in European markets that help them access the market, enhance their exports, as well as review ZDHC certificate that help apparel and textiles companies manage their supply chain to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that are discharged into water waste.