
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
We contribute to productive employment and income generation by strengthening SME export capacity, supporting business growth and facilitating access to international markets.
Relevant Targets
- 8.3
- 8.2
- 8.a
Our Impact
We do more than help businesses export products. We contribute to building a more inclusive, competitive and sustainable export ecosystem for Bangladesh.
Our impact at a glance
Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable export ecosystem for Bangladesh.
10,000+
Our north star: confident, profitable new exporters from Bangladesh.
SME
Strengthening export capacity and international competitiveness.
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Connecting businesses with international buyers.
Jobs
Creating productive employment and income opportunities.
SDG
Promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible products.
Our strongest SDG contributions

We contribute to productive employment and income generation by strengthening SME export capacity, supporting business growth and facilitating access to international markets.
Relevant Targets
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We help SMEs become more competitive and better prepared for global value chains through product development, compliance, certification and improvements in production processes.
Relevant Targets

We build access to knowledge, opportunities and international markets for SMEs through partnerships with international buyers, business organizations, government institutions and development partners.
Relevant Targets
Supporting SDGs
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Through the Export Accelerator Programme, we support the development of knowledge and skills in export management, compliance, marketing and business management.
Target 4.4

We support the expansion of international markets for jute, natural fibers and other sustainable products.
Target 12.2

We contribute to a more inclusive export environment by supporting women-led businesses, rural SMEs and first-time exporters.
Target 10.2
The journey


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Export Sheba connects SMEs, foreign buyers, business associations, government, and development partners—mobilising knowledge, markets, and resources for sustainable export growth.
Our PartnersSDG 8
We contribute to productive employment and income generation by strengthening SME export capacity, supporting business growth and facilitating access to international markets.
Relevant Target 8.3
Supports policies that back productive activity, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, and the formalization and growth of MSMEs
Relevant Target 8.2
Drives higher economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation
Relevant Target 8.a
Extends Aid-for-Trade-style support that helps developing-country exporters reach international markets
SDG 9
We help SMEs become more competitive and better prepared for global value chains through product development, compliance, certification and improvements in production processes.
Relevant Target 9.3
Supports small-scale enterprises’ integration into value chains and markets
Relevant Target 9.4 / 9.b
Encourages industrial upgrading toward greater efficiency and supports domestic technology development and diversification
SDG 17
We build access to knowledge, opportunities and international markets for SMEs through partnerships with international buyers, business organizations, government institutions and development partners.
Relevant Target 17.16 / 17.17
Builds multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize knowledge and resources to support development outcomes
Relevant Target 17.11
Supports the broader SDG goal of increasing developing-country and LDC export share
More Exports, More Jobs, A Sustainable Bangladesh
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