The Digital Business Networks Alliance (DBNAlliance) has announced that the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has become its first government organization member, marking a milestone in international collaboration on digital trade.
The DBNAlliance, a nonprofit organization that serves as the legal entity overseeing the U.S. E-invoicing Network, said MBIE has joined as an Associate Member. The partnership highlights the growing importance of government participation in building globally interoperable, standards-based frameworks for e-invoicing and digital document exchange.
"This is a significant milestone for the DBNAlliance, marking the first formal engagement with a government agency in our membership," said Dolf Kars, Chair of the DBNAlliance. "It demonstrates international recognition of the U.S. E-invoicing Network as a cornerstone for secure, efficient, and interoperable business document exchange."
MBIE, which provides policy, services, advice, and regulation to support business growth in New Zealand, said the collaboration would support efforts to enhance cross-border trade.
"As the economic development agency for New Zealand, MBIE is looking forward to partnering with the Digital Business Networks Alliance to support and advance global interoperability," said Craig Smith, Director, New Zealand Peppol Authority at MBIE. "This collaboration reflects our commitment to enabling seamless, secure, and efficient digital trade. By working together with international partners such as the DBNAlliance, we're helping to lay the foundations for a more connected and digitally resilient global economy."
The partnership is expected to streamline trade between the U.S. and New Zealand, improve government-to-business and business-to-government exchanges, and strengthen supply chain transparency. For New Zealand businesses, it offers an opportunity to trade more seamlessly with U.S. counterparts and expand cross-border partnerships.
With more than 45 members worldwide, the DBNAlliance continues to grow its network of organizations committed to advancing secure and efficient digital trade. Learn how to join the DBNAlliance.
