The document discusses how the Gripen fighter jet program has benefited South Africa's economy through an industrial participation program. It details how the program has created over $4 billion in new economic activity, double the value of the Gripen and Hawk contracts. Projects have included investments, skills development, and technology transfer across many industries like mining, automotive, IT, tourism, and more. The program has also promoted broad-based Black Economic Empowerment. Overall the industrial participation program has been very successful in stimulating South Africa's economy and industrial sectors.
Competitiveness of Indian Automobile companiesAnirban Ghosh
Indian automobile companies are capitalizing on advantages in India to expand internationally. They have low production costs and an efficient supply chain due to the size of the domestic market and proximity to other markets. Government policies also support the industry through incentives. Companies export small cars where they have built scale and competencies. They are expanding to markets in developing regions and decreasing reliance on the domestic market through exports.
Human Capital Aug2010(Desperately Seeking Talent) OgSimran Oberoi
1) The oil and gas sector faces significant talent challenges as nearly half of its workforce is expected to retire by 2017 and the average employee age is 46. This is exacerbating an existing talent shortage.
2) The sector remains an important global economic driver but also faces volatility based on market forces. It is forecasted that Asia Pacific will see a 15.7% increase in oil and gas volume since 2006, highlighting growth opportunities in the region.
3) The oil and gas industry has a current shortage of around 15% for jobs requiring experienced engineering talent. Companies must strengthen their talent and reward strategies to attract, retain, and motivate this specialized workforce given the intensifying "war for talent".
A business opportunity for indian firms from the global growth in wind energy...SiddharthaGuha11
A Thought Leadership Document and its specific Objectives
A Business Opportunity for Indian firms from the Global Growth in the Wind Energy/ Shale Gas / Nuclear sector is a Thought Leadership Document prepared by SGMP Thought Leadership and Advisory OPC Private Limited.
Globally there is a surge in the capacity installations of Wind Energy/ Shale Gas / Nuclear sector. Also the capacity installation growth is directly correlated to the demand growth for materials that go into it. Hence materials right from customized Fabricated Parts to Castings to Wires, everything will have Exponential Growth Curve in the usage. Apart from opportunities for Material supplying organisations, there is also a vast scope for service oriented organization also. Apart from materials, there is growing demand for services related to these sectors(for e.g. for EPC Companies)
El documento describe los componentes básicos de una computadora, incluyendo el monitor, placa madre, microprocesador, memoria RAM, unidades de almacenamiento y periféricos como teclado y ratón. Explica que una computadora recibe datos como entrada, los procesa y genera información como salida, lo que la hace una máquina programable y de propósito general capaz de realizar diversas tareas.
30 june agenda presentation flow_photo doc reportjalzona
The document summarizes the agenda for the ENEDA National Executive Meeting on June 30, 2012. The agenda items include: [1] reviewing and approving previous meeting minutes; [2] addressing matters arising from previous minutes and the secretary's report; [3] signing a board resolution sheet; [4] hearing chapter reports and concerns; [5] discussing ENEDA's participation in activities with Benguet State University; [6] planning a faculty development program in partnership with UP-ISSI; [7] preparing for the ENEDA is 11 conference in Iloilo; and [8] other matters like an upcoming ASEAN conference and the YES program.
This document is the official journal of the Patent Office published on a weekly basis every Friday. It covers various proceedings related to patents as required by law. It provides addresses of the different patent offices located across India along with their territorial jurisdictions. It also contains information about various patent-related procedures, forms, and fees. The contents section lists the different items included in the current issue, such as details of early patent publications, publications after 18 months, granted patents, designs, and copyright information.
El documento proporciona instrucciones para instalar Windows XP en una PC. Incluye pasos como configurar la secuencia de arranque en el BIOS para iniciar desde el CD de instalación, formatear el disco duro, copiar archivos desde el CD al disco duro durante la instalación, y configurar la fecha, hora y zona horaria, tipo de red y usuarios una vez finalizada la instalación. El proceso finaliza mostrando la interfaz de Windows una vez completada con éxito la instalación.
El acta resume una sesión del pleno corporativo municipal donde se debatió una propuesta de Izquierda Unida sobre participación ciudadana. La propuesta buscaba desarrollar plenamente el reglamento de participación existente y crear nuevos consejos y foros ciudadanos. Otros grupos apoyaron la necesidad de participación pero sugirieron actualizar el reglamento con las nuevas tecnologías. Tras el debate, la propuesta fue rechazada por mayoría absoluta.
Competitiveness of Indian Automobile companiesAnirban Ghosh
Indian automobile companies are capitalizing on advantages in India to expand internationally. They have low production costs and an efficient supply chain due to the size of the domestic market and proximity to other markets. Government policies also support the industry through incentives. Companies export small cars where they have built scale and competencies. They are expanding to markets in developing regions and decreasing reliance on the domestic market through exports.
Human Capital Aug2010(Desperately Seeking Talent) OgSimran Oberoi
1) The oil and gas sector faces significant talent challenges as nearly half of its workforce is expected to retire by 2017 and the average employee age is 46. This is exacerbating an existing talent shortage.
2) The sector remains an important global economic driver but also faces volatility based on market forces. It is forecasted that Asia Pacific will see a 15.7% increase in oil and gas volume since 2006, highlighting growth opportunities in the region.
3) The oil and gas industry has a current shortage of around 15% for jobs requiring experienced engineering talent. Companies must strengthen their talent and reward strategies to attract, retain, and motivate this specialized workforce given the intensifying "war for talent".
A business opportunity for indian firms from the global growth in wind energy...SiddharthaGuha11
A Thought Leadership Document and its specific Objectives
A Business Opportunity for Indian firms from the Global Growth in the Wind Energy/ Shale Gas / Nuclear sector is a Thought Leadership Document prepared by SGMP Thought Leadership and Advisory OPC Private Limited.
Globally there is a surge in the capacity installations of Wind Energy/ Shale Gas / Nuclear sector. Also the capacity installation growth is directly correlated to the demand growth for materials that go into it. Hence materials right from customized Fabricated Parts to Castings to Wires, everything will have Exponential Growth Curve in the usage. Apart from opportunities for Material supplying organisations, there is also a vast scope for service oriented organization also. Apart from materials, there is growing demand for services related to these sectors(for e.g. for EPC Companies)
El documento describe los componentes básicos de una computadora, incluyendo el monitor, placa madre, microprocesador, memoria RAM, unidades de almacenamiento y periféricos como teclado y ratón. Explica que una computadora recibe datos como entrada, los procesa y genera información como salida, lo que la hace una máquina programable y de propósito general capaz de realizar diversas tareas.
30 june agenda presentation flow_photo doc reportjalzona
The document summarizes the agenda for the ENEDA National Executive Meeting on June 30, 2012. The agenda items include: [1] reviewing and approving previous meeting minutes; [2] addressing matters arising from previous minutes and the secretary's report; [3] signing a board resolution sheet; [4] hearing chapter reports and concerns; [5] discussing ENEDA's participation in activities with Benguet State University; [6] planning a faculty development program in partnership with UP-ISSI; [7] preparing for the ENEDA is 11 conference in Iloilo; and [8] other matters like an upcoming ASEAN conference and the YES program.
This document is the official journal of the Patent Office published on a weekly basis every Friday. It covers various proceedings related to patents as required by law. It provides addresses of the different patent offices located across India along with their territorial jurisdictions. It also contains information about various patent-related procedures, forms, and fees. The contents section lists the different items included in the current issue, such as details of early patent publications, publications after 18 months, granted patents, designs, and copyright information.
El documento proporciona instrucciones para instalar Windows XP en una PC. Incluye pasos como configurar la secuencia de arranque en el BIOS para iniciar desde el CD de instalación, formatear el disco duro, copiar archivos desde el CD al disco duro durante la instalación, y configurar la fecha, hora y zona horaria, tipo de red y usuarios una vez finalizada la instalación. El proceso finaliza mostrando la interfaz de Windows una vez completada con éxito la instalación.
El acta resume una sesión del pleno corporativo municipal donde se debatió una propuesta de Izquierda Unida sobre participación ciudadana. La propuesta buscaba desarrollar plenamente el reglamento de participación existente y crear nuevos consejos y foros ciudadanos. Otros grupos apoyaron la necesidad de participación pero sugirieron actualizar el reglamento con las nuevas tecnologías. Tras el debate, la propuesta fue rechazada por mayoría absoluta.
El documento recomienda visitar Perú, la tierra del sol y los incas. Describe varios lugares notables en Perú como Lima, Pachacamac, las Líneas de Nazca, Cusco y Machu Picchu. Resalta la rica historia, cultura y belleza natural de Perú, y cómo visitar estos lugares permite conectarse con el pasado místico de los incas.
La Fundación Rotaria recibe donaciones de rotarios y no rotarios para apoyar programas humanitarios y educativos implementados a través de clubes y distritos rotarios. Sus principales programas son PolioPlus para erradicar la poliomielitis, becas educativas, y subvenciones para proyectos de salud, agua y desarrollo humano. Debido a la crisis financiera, la Fundación redujo fondos para algunos programas como subvenciones compartidas y para voluntariado, aunque mantuvo subvenciones distritales simplificadas.
Este documento describe las características del virus VIH/SIDA, incluyendo sus genes, clasificaciones, patogenia, estadios clínicos e inmunológicos, síntomas, diagnóstico, carga viral, recuento de células CD4 y tratamiento. El VIH es un retrovirus que contiene los genes Gag, Pol y Env y existe en dos formas principales, VIH-1 y VIH-2. Se transmite a través de la unión del gp120 viral al receptor CD4 de las células, lo que permite la fusión e in
El documento describe los minerales de hierro, su abundancia en la corteza terrestre y los yacimientos en Argentina. Explica que el único yacimiento en explotación industrial es el de Sierra Grande en Río Negro, con reservas de 90 a 200 millones de toneladas. También habla sobre el aumento de la producción de mineral de hierro en Brasil y la inversión china en minas brasileñas y australianas para abastecer su creciente industria del acero.
Contratación electrónica en el sector publico español: eficiencia, ahorro y t...VORTAL Connecting Business
Se ha presentado en el IESE Business School el Informe “La contratación electrónica en el Sector Público Español: eficiencia, ahorro y transparencia”.
Este informe en el que VORTAL ha tenido el honor de participar es la continuación del realizado hace aproximadamente hace dos años y que fue presentado bajo el título “Licitación electrónica en el sector público español: presente y futuro”.
El informe de este año es un poco diferente, y hemos querido contar con la opinión de algunos de los más importantes actores del sector. El documento se articula a través de breves ensayos con un denominador común, abordar los pasos necesarios para que la contratación pública electrónica sea una realidad en nuestro país.
El documento presenta los menús semanales para un asilo de ancianos, incluyendo las comidas y meriendas para cada día de la semana. Los menús contienen alimentos ligeros y saludables como frutas, verduras, pescado, pollo y cereales integrales. También incluye algunas bebidas energéticas naturales a base de frutas, como batidos de plátano y ciruelas. Por último, presenta los horarios escolares y extraescolares de una institución, con las asignaturas y maestros correspondientes a cada día de
El documento contiene varias citas y reflexiones sobre la Virgen María y su maternidad. Se describe cómo la Virgen María extiende su maternidad para proteger a la humanidad del pecado, consolar a los afligidos, y transformar a las personas en la voluntad de Dios a través de rezar el rosario.
El documento define la oclusión como el contacto de los dientes de ambos maxilares durante el cierre bucal o durante movimientos excursivos de la mandíbula. Explica que la oclusión abarca todos los factores que afectan la posición mandibular y su función y disfunción, no solo las relaciones de contacto oclusal. Además, destaca la importancia de la oclusión en ortodoncia y describe las funciones de los dientes como la masticación, oclusión orgánica, redistribución de fuerzas y estética.
Taller practico como calcular el ROI de tu Contact CenterPresence Technology
El documento proporciona consejos sobre cómo convencer al director financiero de invertir en tecnología para el centro de contacto. Sugiere elaborar una propuesta de valor que analice la situación actual, identifique oportunidades de mejora y fije objetivos medibles para aumentar la productividad y rentabilidad mediante la optimización de procesos, personal y herramientas.
Este documento describe las partes y funciones de un arnés de seguridad, así como los procedimientos para inspeccionar y mantener un arnés. Un arnés distribuye el impacto de una caída en el tórax y la pelvis del usuario. Debe inspeccionarse antes de cada uso y anualmente por una persona competente para verificar que no tenga corrosión, desgaste, cortes o costuras sueltas. Tras una caída, un experto debe determinar si el arnés puede volver a usarse. El mantenimiento incluye lavarlo
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - KurzeinführungRalf Bongard
Die Basisstufe des ISTQB Certified Tester Ausbildungsprogramms richtet sich insbesondere an Teilnehmer, die ein Basiswissen über das Thema softwarenahes Testen erwerben möchten oder Ihr vorhandenes Wissen auf eine breitere und anerkannte Basis stellen möchten.
Informe tecnico infraestructura del C.D.A.E Sena de puerto salgarAlejo Hurtado
Este documento presenta un informe técnico de la infraestructura informática del Centro de Desarrollo Agrario del Sena en Puerto Salgar. Describe cada una de las salas y los componentes informáticos en ellas, incluyendo equipos de computo, acceso a internet, cableado y servidores. Identifica problemas como falta de mantenimiento y propone conseguir más equipos y mejorar las instalaciones para fortalecer la capacitación técnica ofrecida. Concluye resaltando la necesidad de conservar la infraestructura existente para no tener que
Ciencias Naturales Material para docentes Segundo CicloAlmafuerte
Este documento presenta un marco teórico para la enseñanza de las ciencias naturales con tres oraciones:
1) Propone enseñar a pensar como un científico para generar "ideas maravillosas" que expandan los horizontes de los estudiantes. 2) Los docentes tienen la responsabilidad de guiar a los estudiantes en el conocimiento del mundo a través de preguntas y mirar más allá de lo evidente. 3) La curiosidad de los niños debe ser la plataforma para construir herramientas de pensamiento científico y des
This document provides information about events and services at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. It announces the start of the "Click it or Ticket" seatbelt campaign, job openings at Child and Youth Services, and repairs being made to the Officers' Club pool. It also lists upcoming performances by the U.S. Army Band and free tickets available for Colonial Williamsburg over Memorial Day weekend.
Smart Commerce 21 - Le ayudamos a vender másPere Sanz
El documento presenta a Smart Commerce 21, una empresa de consultoría especializada en ayudar a otras empresas a vender más aprovechando las oportunidades de la revolución del comercio a través de la omnicanalidad, las nuevas tecnologías y la personalización. La empresa ofrece servicios integrales que cubren eCommerce, marketing digital, retail y supply chain, con el objetivo de lograr una visión de 360° para sus clientes. Smart Commerce 21 cuenta con un equipo experto y se posiciona como un aliado para enfrentar con éxito los retos de la revol
La lucha noviolenta criterios y metodos ( Gene Sharp)72pantalla
La noviolencia activa como instrumento organizado de lucha y movilización social de los sectores populares que bregan pacíficamente por alcanzar la justicia y la paz ejerciendo presión social y política
sobre el contrincante.
d
DSD-INT 2015 - EO-related projects at deltares - Jaap KwadijkDeltares
Deltares is interested in Earth observation to support water management through big data analysis. Some key datasets mentioned include SRTM elevation data, soil data from ISRIC, and the Global Width Database for rivers. Challenges include bringing large amounts of data to models and translating data into useful information. Deltares research focuses on flood risk, water resources, drought early warning, coastal subsidence monitoring, and water quality/ecosystem monitoring using Earth observation data. The presentation argues that Earth observation services should focus on supporting long-term water planning and short-term forecasting/warning needs of water managers.
The document summarizes Hungary's acquisition of 14 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. It discusses the delivery of the first 5 jets in 2006 and the remaining jets being delivered in 2006-2007. It also describes Hungary's 110% offset program with Sweden which has created numerous industrial partnerships and jobs in Hungary. Finally, it provides details on the training that Hungarian pilots and technicians have received in Sweden to operate and maintain the Gripen jets.
The document discusses alternative approaches to private agricultural extension services in Africa based on initiatives in Nigeria. It outlines current development trends showing economic growth but challenges remaining. It also describes Africa's commitment to agriculture-led development through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) which aims to increase agricultural budgets and investment. Private extension is seen to have an important role in achieving CAADP goals due to limitations of public extension. The commodity alliance model and cases of private extension in Nigeria through agri-input dealers, agro-processing firms, and consultancies are presented along with challenges and a way forward for an appropriate private extension policy.
El documento recomienda visitar Perú, la tierra del sol y los incas. Describe varios lugares notables en Perú como Lima, Pachacamac, las Líneas de Nazca, Cusco y Machu Picchu. Resalta la rica historia, cultura y belleza natural de Perú, y cómo visitar estos lugares permite conectarse con el pasado místico de los incas.
La Fundación Rotaria recibe donaciones de rotarios y no rotarios para apoyar programas humanitarios y educativos implementados a través de clubes y distritos rotarios. Sus principales programas son PolioPlus para erradicar la poliomielitis, becas educativas, y subvenciones para proyectos de salud, agua y desarrollo humano. Debido a la crisis financiera, la Fundación redujo fondos para algunos programas como subvenciones compartidas y para voluntariado, aunque mantuvo subvenciones distritales simplificadas.
Este documento describe las características del virus VIH/SIDA, incluyendo sus genes, clasificaciones, patogenia, estadios clínicos e inmunológicos, síntomas, diagnóstico, carga viral, recuento de células CD4 y tratamiento. El VIH es un retrovirus que contiene los genes Gag, Pol y Env y existe en dos formas principales, VIH-1 y VIH-2. Se transmite a través de la unión del gp120 viral al receptor CD4 de las células, lo que permite la fusión e in
El documento describe los minerales de hierro, su abundancia en la corteza terrestre y los yacimientos en Argentina. Explica que el único yacimiento en explotación industrial es el de Sierra Grande en Río Negro, con reservas de 90 a 200 millones de toneladas. También habla sobre el aumento de la producción de mineral de hierro en Brasil y la inversión china en minas brasileñas y australianas para abastecer su creciente industria del acero.
Contratación electrónica en el sector publico español: eficiencia, ahorro y t...VORTAL Connecting Business
Se ha presentado en el IESE Business School el Informe “La contratación electrónica en el Sector Público Español: eficiencia, ahorro y transparencia”.
Este informe en el que VORTAL ha tenido el honor de participar es la continuación del realizado hace aproximadamente hace dos años y que fue presentado bajo el título “Licitación electrónica en el sector público español: presente y futuro”.
El informe de este año es un poco diferente, y hemos querido contar con la opinión de algunos de los más importantes actores del sector. El documento se articula a través de breves ensayos con un denominador común, abordar los pasos necesarios para que la contratación pública electrónica sea una realidad en nuestro país.
El documento presenta los menús semanales para un asilo de ancianos, incluyendo las comidas y meriendas para cada día de la semana. Los menús contienen alimentos ligeros y saludables como frutas, verduras, pescado, pollo y cereales integrales. También incluye algunas bebidas energéticas naturales a base de frutas, como batidos de plátano y ciruelas. Por último, presenta los horarios escolares y extraescolares de una institución, con las asignaturas y maestros correspondientes a cada día de
El documento contiene varias citas y reflexiones sobre la Virgen María y su maternidad. Se describe cómo la Virgen María extiende su maternidad para proteger a la humanidad del pecado, consolar a los afligidos, y transformar a las personas en la voluntad de Dios a través de rezar el rosario.
El documento define la oclusión como el contacto de los dientes de ambos maxilares durante el cierre bucal o durante movimientos excursivos de la mandíbula. Explica que la oclusión abarca todos los factores que afectan la posición mandibular y su función y disfunción, no solo las relaciones de contacto oclusal. Además, destaca la importancia de la oclusión en ortodoncia y describe las funciones de los dientes como la masticación, oclusión orgánica, redistribución de fuerzas y estética.
Taller practico como calcular el ROI de tu Contact CenterPresence Technology
El documento proporciona consejos sobre cómo convencer al director financiero de invertir en tecnología para el centro de contacto. Sugiere elaborar una propuesta de valor que analice la situación actual, identifique oportunidades de mejora y fije objetivos medibles para aumentar la productividad y rentabilidad mediante la optimización de procesos, personal y herramientas.
Este documento describe las partes y funciones de un arnés de seguridad, así como los procedimientos para inspeccionar y mantener un arnés. Un arnés distribuye el impacto de una caída en el tórax y la pelvis del usuario. Debe inspeccionarse antes de cada uso y anualmente por una persona competente para verificar que no tenga corrosión, desgaste, cortes o costuras sueltas. Tras una caída, un experto debe determinar si el arnés puede volver a usarse. El mantenimiento incluye lavarlo
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - KurzeinführungRalf Bongard
Die Basisstufe des ISTQB Certified Tester Ausbildungsprogramms richtet sich insbesondere an Teilnehmer, die ein Basiswissen über das Thema softwarenahes Testen erwerben möchten oder Ihr vorhandenes Wissen auf eine breitere und anerkannte Basis stellen möchten.
Informe tecnico infraestructura del C.D.A.E Sena de puerto salgarAlejo Hurtado
Este documento presenta un informe técnico de la infraestructura informática del Centro de Desarrollo Agrario del Sena en Puerto Salgar. Describe cada una de las salas y los componentes informáticos en ellas, incluyendo equipos de computo, acceso a internet, cableado y servidores. Identifica problemas como falta de mantenimiento y propone conseguir más equipos y mejorar las instalaciones para fortalecer la capacitación técnica ofrecida. Concluye resaltando la necesidad de conservar la infraestructura existente para no tener que
Ciencias Naturales Material para docentes Segundo CicloAlmafuerte
Este documento presenta un marco teórico para la enseñanza de las ciencias naturales con tres oraciones:
1) Propone enseñar a pensar como un científico para generar "ideas maravillosas" que expandan los horizontes de los estudiantes. 2) Los docentes tienen la responsabilidad de guiar a los estudiantes en el conocimiento del mundo a través de preguntas y mirar más allá de lo evidente. 3) La curiosidad de los niños debe ser la plataforma para construir herramientas de pensamiento científico y des
This document provides information about events and services at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. It announces the start of the "Click it or Ticket" seatbelt campaign, job openings at Child and Youth Services, and repairs being made to the Officers' Club pool. It also lists upcoming performances by the U.S. Army Band and free tickets available for Colonial Williamsburg over Memorial Day weekend.
Smart Commerce 21 - Le ayudamos a vender másPere Sanz
El documento presenta a Smart Commerce 21, una empresa de consultoría especializada en ayudar a otras empresas a vender más aprovechando las oportunidades de la revolución del comercio a través de la omnicanalidad, las nuevas tecnologías y la personalización. La empresa ofrece servicios integrales que cubren eCommerce, marketing digital, retail y supply chain, con el objetivo de lograr una visión de 360° para sus clientes. Smart Commerce 21 cuenta con un equipo experto y se posiciona como un aliado para enfrentar con éxito los retos de la revol
La lucha noviolenta criterios y metodos ( Gene Sharp)72pantalla
La noviolencia activa como instrumento organizado de lucha y movilización social de los sectores populares que bregan pacíficamente por alcanzar la justicia y la paz ejerciendo presión social y política
sobre el contrincante.
d
DSD-INT 2015 - EO-related projects at deltares - Jaap KwadijkDeltares
Deltares is interested in Earth observation to support water management through big data analysis. Some key datasets mentioned include SRTM elevation data, soil data from ISRIC, and the Global Width Database for rivers. Challenges include bringing large amounts of data to models and translating data into useful information. Deltares research focuses on flood risk, water resources, drought early warning, coastal subsidence monitoring, and water quality/ecosystem monitoring using Earth observation data. The presentation argues that Earth observation services should focus on supporting long-term water planning and short-term forecasting/warning needs of water managers.
The document summarizes Hungary's acquisition of 14 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. It discusses the delivery of the first 5 jets in 2006 and the remaining jets being delivered in 2006-2007. It also describes Hungary's 110% offset program with Sweden which has created numerous industrial partnerships and jobs in Hungary. Finally, it provides details on the training that Hungarian pilots and technicians have received in Sweden to operate and maintain the Gripen jets.
The document discusses alternative approaches to private agricultural extension services in Africa based on initiatives in Nigeria. It outlines current development trends showing economic growth but challenges remaining. It also describes Africa's commitment to agriculture-led development through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) which aims to increase agricultural budgets and investment. Private extension is seen to have an important role in achieving CAADP goals due to limitations of public extension. The commodity alliance model and cases of private extension in Nigeria through agri-input dealers, agro-processing firms, and consultancies are presented along with challenges and a way forward for an appropriate private extension policy.
The IITA Business Incubation Platform (BIP) was established in 2013 to translate relevant agricultural research findings into commercially viable products and technologies to better transfer technologies from research to the private and public sectors. In 2016, BIP projects made progress in areas like Aflasafe, NoduMax, GoSeed, and youth agricultural programs. Financial reports showed increasing sales for projects like Aflasafe and NoduMax. The structure of BIP was improved with new management teams for different crop areas. The vision for 2017 is to consolidate and stabilize BIP in Ibadan while developing strategies to integrate the BIP approach into other IITA hubs in future years.
Development finance to enable agricultural transformationMichael Shaw
More than half (57%) of workers in #africa work in agriculture and 80% of rural people rely on agriculture as their main income source.
Finance is critical for moving nations up the economic ladder. Yet despite agriculture’s importance in Africa, limited investment is being made in the sector. Where most transformational, such financing has often been concessional (i.e. it doesn‘t fully price for risk).
Gatsby Africa wanted to understand the potential for development finance to transform sectors in Africa and the role this could play in achieving the SDGs, with a special focus on agriculture.
Wellspring looked at sectors that have been successfully transformed to assess the role finance played, alongside other key factors. We considered the extent that different types of finance are available for agriculture, given its importance to achieving the #sdgs. And we presented ideas to increase the types of finance needed to support agricultural sector transformation in Africa.
https://wellspring-development.com/
Scaling Climate Action through Technology and Innovation by SMEs for Green In...Francois Stepman
6 July, 2020. The workshop, was financed with a grant from AFDB’s Fund for African
Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), and is part of the Bank’s Private Sector Investment Initiative
for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which aims to promote Africa’s private
sector participation in climate-related investments as set out under the Paris Agreement.
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) presented on the financial support options it provides for Shea product manufacturers, producers, and traders. NEXIM aims to diversify Nigeria's economy beyond oil and support the growth of the Shea industry. It offers various loan facilities that provide working capital and finance imports/exports along the Shea value chain. NEXIM also partners with other organizations and countries to facilitate technology transfers and equipment acquisition for Shea processors. The bank welcomes applications from companies operating in the Shea sector.
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Offset began as a crude form of barter exchange. Today, it has evolved into a so-
phisticated, proven and widely-practiced method for leveraging economic growth
from strategic national procurements, including the purchase of items such as
Gripen fighters. So how is it benefiting South Africa?
Industrial Participation the Gripen way. South African delivery.
No two countries have identical offset requirements. Some In South Africa, Gripen’s shareholders have established a
nations prefer investment in infrastructure, some seek dedicated team comprising experts in various industrial
work-share on specific industrial programmes, while others, sectors, who work in close consultation with the South
among which South Africa is a leader, look for a spread of African Department of Trade & Industry and Armscor (the
activity that demands a combination of investments, skills State defence industry procurement agency) to identify and
development, technology transfer and jobs, all focussed on implement suitable Industrial Participation projects. Since
expanding or launching sustainable new export-oriented 2000, this team have implemented numerous Industrial
manufacturing ventures across an array of industrial sectors. Participation projects in the aerospace and defence industry
Many of these are outside the defence or aerospace business. and more than 40 in sectors such as gold and platinum ben-
eficiation, automotive component manufacturing, timber
Gripen, through the supply chains, networks and resources product exports, tourism development, bio-technology,
of its shareholders, Saab AB, BAE Systems and their respec- medical research, commercial marine engineering & ship
tive owners which include Investor AB, one of Northern repair, power-generation componentry, mining equipment
Europe’s biggest investment groups, is able to deliver a manufacture and wine exports. By mid-2006, the Gripen
customised Industrial Participation (IP) package, tailored shareholders’ activities had created almost US$4-billion
to meet customers’ specific requirements and support their of new economic activity in South Africa. This is almost
macro-economic objectives. Why does Gripen do this? double the contract value for South Africa’s joint procure-
Because Gripen and its shareholders are committed to ment of Gripen fighters and Hawk jet trainers.
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“This programme has, without question, been a success. It has resulted
in important new capacity in the South African economy, not just in
the defence industries, but almost without exception, in more modern
manufacturing and technological capacity in our economy.”
Alec Erwin MP
Minister of Public Enterprises & member of Cabinet’s Economic
Cluster of Ministries, Republic of South Africa
4. Industrial Participation
in action
Delivering the goods
In as much as Gripen’s combined efficiency, adaptability and flexibility as a swing-role fighter was
a deciding factor in South Africa’s selection of the aircraft, so too was Saab and BAE Systems’
creative and entrepreneurial approach to delivering sustainable economic benefits to South
Africa through the Industrial Participation programme. On one hand, this meant stimulating the
local aerospace and defence industry, but more importantly, it meant launching ventures in a
wide array of civil industries.
On the money. Boosting new sectors.
At the end of 2005, South Africa’s Department of Trade & Gripen’s National Industrial Participation activities are fo-
Industry reported to Parliament that Saab and BAE Systems cused on supporting South Africa’s industrial development
together, had achieved their latest National Industrial policy. This calls for Gripen and its shareholders to stimu-
Participation targets, having delivered more than US$2,5 late financial, skills and technology investments, in a variety
billion in new benefits to South Africa’s economy. In of industries identified by the South African government as
striding towards the 2011 delivery target, the partners had strategic to the country’s economy. Thanks to the access and
already created industrial activity in the country to a value support of their extensive partner network, Gripen and its
surpassing the $2,2 billion contract value of the combined shareholders have implemented projects in several sectors,
Hawk and Gripen procurements. All this within five very including Mining, Minerals Beneficiation, Biotechnology,
short years! Automotive Components, Information Technology, Tour-
ism Development, Agriculture, Medical Research, Heavy
Engineering, Hi-tech Electronics, and Timber Products
Exports.
Black Economic Empowerment
development.
The Gripen Industrial Participation programme continues
at full speed and is continually expanding into new, exciting
areas. Central to all of the current and new projects is a
focus on promoting broad-based Black Economic Empow-
erment (BEE). This is a vital element of South Africa’s efforts
to repair its socio-economic fabric and to create opportuni-
ties among people who were denied these in the past under
Apartheid.
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5. Denel Saab-Grintek
Denel is South Africa’s largest aerospace and defence In February 2005, Saab acquired a major share in Grintek,
group. This state-owned corporation has a proud legacy as at the time, South Africa’s largest listed hi-tech communica-
a design, engineering, development and production house tions, Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) and avionics
for uniquely rugged and combat-tailored defence solutions. business. The decision to further underpin their relationship
The combination of ingenuity and a sympathetic culture, followed a four year partnership during which the two
made Denel the perfect match for Gripen’s parent company, company’s moved steadily closer. Although Grintek had
Saab AB. originally been established to meet South Africa’s domestic
requirements, today, the majority of Saab-Grintek’s turnover
The partnership was consummated in the late 1990s when is derived from exports of South African systems and
Saab placed the Gripen NATO-pylon design engineering solutions in the Defence, Security, Disaster and Emergency
and development contract with Denel. Production of these Response sectors.
underwing and fuselage fairing stores pylons is ongoing.
And the relationship was strengthened with Denel being
contracted to manufacture the Main Landing Gear Unit
(Centre Fuselage) and the Rear Fuselage sections for the en-
tire Gripen programme. These are built at Denel Aerospace
in Johannesburg and shipped to Sweden where they are
incorporated into new-build Gripens in final assembly.
In June 2006, Saab and Denel announced a strategic equity
partnership, with the Swedish group purchasing an initial
20% stake of Denel Aerospace, the aerostructures business.
6. Silplat
Thanks to the Gripen partners, South Africa is reaping Holdings Limited (Implats), local jewellery producer, SA
economic benefits from a new downstream platinum Link Company, and specialist corporate finance house,
beneficiation project centred on Silplat, a Cape Town-based Micofin Corporate Services.
jewellery factory.
Silplat is a high-volume jewellery manufacturing business
Equity and loan financing provided by Saab & BAE Systems capable of beneficiating more than three tons of platinum
enabled the establishment of Silplat, a collaborative venture each year. This equates to about US$100-million in annual
between Italy’s leading jewellery manufacturer, Silmar, a sales with exports accounting for around 85 per cent of
leading South African platinum producer, Impala Platinum turnover.
Gold Loan Scheme
The competitiveness of South Africa’s gold jewellery
manufacturing industry was enhanced with the launch of
an innovative gold advance scheme which reduces the high
cost of financing gold working inventory to South African
jewellery manufacturers.
In establishing the scheme, the Gripen partners brought
together the major mining houses AngloGoldAshanti and
Gold Fields together with Standard Bank. Jointly the four
companies underwrite the 1,000kg gold advance scheme by
providing US$10million of extended guarantees to Standard
Bank which manages the scheme.
Rand Refinery is the primary delivery agent for gold ad-
vanced to jewellers through the scheme.
This project bridges the gap between gold producer and
jeweller and provides a vehicle for supporting South Africa’s
jewellery manufacturing sector and government’s beneficia-
tion and export growth policies.
7. Dunlop Tyres International
Tyres made by Dunlop in Ladysmith and Durban are
achieving significant export successes following a major
capital injection to the South African-owned company with
funding provided by BAE Systems and Saab together with
Citibank.
The capital expansion project at Dunlop Tyres Internation-
al’s two KwaZulu-Natal factories has already created over
250 new permanent skilled jobs. Workers from the local
communities are receiving ongoing skills training on the
new machines at both plants. Many of the new jobs have
gone to women working at the new state-of-the-art plant at
Ladysmith, boosting the local economy and contributing
significantly to family stability in the area.
The R173-million investment enables Dunlop to compete
on world markets. In its first year of operation, it was able
to increase its exports by 34%. Dunlop expects to have gen-
erated about US$300 million in new tyre exports by 2013.
Global Forest Products
In one of South Africa’s largest Industrial Participation
(NIP) initiatives linked to South Africa’s combined Hawk &
Gripen procurement, Saab-BAE Systems brought US-based
Global Environment Fund and paper giant, Mondi, together
to form Global Forest Products, a new timber products
export venture which is on track to achieve more than R5-
billion in exports over its first 10 years.
Through investments in skills development and technology
transfers, Global Forest Products, has rapidly overhauled
and modernised the management and operations of planta-
tions, sawmills, processing facilities and manufacturing
plants across the Mpumulanga Province. This included a
multimillion dollar capital expenditure programme which
has dramatically improved the technical capability and effi-
ciency in the mills and re-manufacturing plants. The Gripen
shareholders invested US$6-million (about R55-million) in
this project.
Under Global Forest Product’s management, these assets
are producing new higher grade and value-added lumber
products for export.
9. Technology Transfer in action
Gripen’s parents, Saab and BAE Systems, manage a US$14,7- These groups typically include pilots, engineers, logisticians
million (about R114-million) skills and technology transfer and technicians who are working alongside their Swedish
contract with South Africa’s state-owned Denel Aviation. counterparts in order to develop a thorough understanding of
the aircraft and of the industrial processes and technologies used
Launched in two parts, the first saw Saab install a state-of-the- in its design, development, production and support. Their work
art Design Bureau at Denel Aviation near Johannesburg. It is will also form the foundation for the SAAF’s operational and
equipped with the latest-generation computer-aided design support doctrine for Gripen.
system and used in the design and development of the South
African and further export production-standard Gripen aircraft. The STTP is an integral part of the Gripen Defence Industrial
Denel is also able to contract this capability to other internation- Participation programme, under which Saab-BAE Systems
al customers. This compliments state-of-the-art manufacturing are obliged to deliver US$350 million of technology transfer
processes and technology that have also been transferred to and 111 man/years of training to South African engineers and
Denel Aviation, enabling it to manufacture Gripen components manufacturing workers by 2008.
and sub-assemblies for Saab.
Since the STTP launch in 1999, skills and technology transfer
The second part involves the secondment of Denel, Armscor training has been delivered to more than 80 South African engi-
and SA Air Force personnel and their immediate families, to neers and manufacturing staff, all of whom have been seconded
Saab in Sweden on a rolling two year Skills & Technology Trans- to Saab’s factory in Sweden on a combination of long term (two
fer Programme (STTP). During this period the South African year) and short-term (2-3 month) secondments. This represents
personnel work at Saab where they are familiarised with Gripen’s the successful completion of almost 100 man/years of training.
cutting edge technology, industrial processes and modern sup- This is equivalent to almost 90 percent of the obligation – deliv-
port systems. ered by Saab & BAE Systems well ahead of schedule.
10. Towards Take Off
South Africa’s first Gripen, SA01 was rolled off the assembly line at Linköping in late Octo-
ber 2005. It flew for the first time just a fortnight later on 11 November 2005, a testament
to the integrity of its design, systems and manufacture. Since then SA01 has been engaged in
a two-stage flight test and development programme.
Tailor-made
Stage one took place in Sweden between November 2005 and
June 2006 and involved checking that the basic flying systems
perform properly.
The second stage began soon after SA01 was shipped to South
Africa and focuses on flight testing and integrating those ele-
ments and systems which have been custom-specified for South
Africa’s Gripen variant.
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11. South African-based flight testing takes place at the SA Air
Force’s Test Flight & Development Centre (TFDC) at AFB
Overberg. A semi-permanent team of nine Gripen experts,
including a test pilot, have moved with their families from
Sweden to TFDC, which is about a two hour drive East of
Cape Town. The test team also includes a South African test
pilot and STTP flight test engineers. They will remain at
the facility throughout the aircraft’s flight test programme,
which will culminate with delivery of the first dual-seat
Gripen D to the South African Air Force in 2008.
South Africa’s Gripens will be based at 2 Squadron at AFB
Makhado in the Limpopo Province, just South of the border
with Zimbabwe. They will replace the Cheetah C & D
aircraft (updated and upgraded 1960s Mirage IIIs) as South
Africa’s air superiority, interceptor and strike aircraft.
“In an industry notorious for sliding deadlines, Saab has
been able to roll-out this specific aircraft well ahead of the
original schedule. I congratulate you on this achievement.”
Lieutenant General Carlo Gagiano
Chief of the South African Air Force speaking at the ’Roll-Out’
of South Africa’s first dual-seat Gripen.
Saab, Linköping, Sweden 28 October 2005.
12. The Gripen flight experience
Convincing!
“The more I fly the Gripen, the more I am convinced
that the South African Air Force made the right choice
for its new generation fighter aircraft.”
Lt.Colonel Charl Coetzee
South African Air Force Gripen Project Test Pilot
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