Local Content Development

In building strong local value chains, often for the extractive industries, but also for the construction, transportation, agribusiness and tourism sectors, CDC Development Solutions utilizes our innovative Supplier Training Initiative™ methodology. STI leverages tools that address the obstacles typically associated with the specific industry sector’s supply chains in emerging markets. Key components of the Supplier Training Initiative include:

• Identification of potential local suppliers for the target industry through in-depth analysis of demand by multinational firms and available supply by local SMEs
• Cutting-edge training and consulting services delivered to SMEs by industry and business experts in four areas crucial to contracting with extractive industries:
  
  • Procurement policies and regulations
  • Quality management
  • Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) compliance
  • Business and financial management
• Access to procurement opportunities information from multinational firms;
• Facilitation of SME access to financing to support supplier business development.

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