Business engagement can benefit developing countries in several ways: 1. Businesses can directly and indirectly impact economies through commercial activity like production, purchasing of local goods, and contracting. 2. They are a source of capital investment, knowledge/skills transfer, and financial support that can boost output and employment. 3. Businesses can influence and advocate on issues like international development and trade rules. However, there are also challenges like developing countries needing to compete globally and businesses prioritizing profits. Governments can support business engagement by procuring from them, promoting trade, providing expertise and skills training, and advocating on issues. There is potential for businesses, NGOs and universities to collaborate mutually