Sourcing
The Competence Centre: Sourcing aims at enabling Southern African companies to supply into the global value chain of German & European companies. The Competence Centre is based in Johannesburg; it is headed by a skilled specialist placed by CIM (Centre for International Migration and Development) within the Business Scouts for Development programme.
One of the competence centre’s initial tasks will be to identify products and services from South African companies in line with the supply chain of German and European companies.
One of the competence centre’s initial tasks will be to identify products and services from South African companies in line with the supply chain of German and European companies.
By focusing on the region of southern Africa the main tasks of the Competence Centre Sourcing include:
- Analysis and provision of market information
- Network and cooperation platform
- Support in finding European business partners and associations
- Consulting services on market entry, trade fairs, supply chains, financing and promotion opportunities,
- Organisation of events in the fields of sourcing, export marketing, trade fair workshops, export competitiveness workshops
Business Scouts for Development work as development policy experts in around 40 countries across the globe. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), they advise German, European and local companies on development policy matters and promote responsible business engagement through cooperation projects. The Business Scouts for Development work closely with partners from business associations and institutions and from TVET organisations both in Germany and in each country.Business Scouts for Development work as development policy experts in around 40 countries across the globe. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), they advise German, European and local companies on development policy matters and promote responsible business engagement through cooperation projects. The Business Scouts for Development work closely with partners from business associations and institutions and from TVET organisations both in Germany and in each country.
Business Scouts for Development Programme Overview
Webinar Series on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in Supply Chains!
These sessions are tailored to help export-oriented businesses align with the latest German and EU supply chain due diligence requirements, ensuring your business stands out as a sustainable and reliable supplier.
Recording now available - Info Session on Entering the European Market: CSR, Due Diligence and ESG for Ensuring Compliance in Your Supply Chain
In our latest information session, we delved into the critical roles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), due diligence, and ESG (environmental, social and governance) compliance for businesses aiming to enter the European market. Led by co-founder and Director of Operations Ms. Eva Nolle from Ceravoid (Pty) Ltd, the event spotlighted the significant impact of the European countries’ evolving regulatory framework, including the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Participants gained valuable insights into adapting to these regulations, emphasizing proactive ESG strategies for successful integration into European markets, and understanding the implications for global supply chain management.
