The dti launches BEE company database for ICTE sector
18 June 2003
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The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), in partnership with several non-profit industry organisations, namely the BITF, EIF, IISA, ITA and SAEEC, has developed a database of black economic empowered (BEE) companies in the IT, telecommunications and electronics (ICTE) sectors. Phase 1 of the project was funded by the dti, the South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) and the Electronics Industry Federation (EIF).
"The ICTE sector is a vibrant part of the South African economy," says Saré Grobler, project manager: ICT and electronics division, Trade and Investment South Africa, the dti. "Rapid growth in mobile and data communications and IT has spurred the sector to develop new and innovative applications, products and services. Key to the success of the sector are BEE companies, which bring fresh ideas to the market."
"One of the issues facing the ICTE sector is insufficient knowledge at industry and government level about the players within the industry," adds Eileen Leopold, executive director of SAEEC, a public private partnership to facilitate and support exports in the ITC-E and electrical engineering sectors. "An overview of the relevant players as well as their areas of competence is imperative for further development of the industry."
According to Grobler, the database is a valuable tool to equip players in the ICTE sector to identify BEE partners, and develop new value chains. Additionally, says Leopold, the database also holds significant benefits for government, industry associations, and education and training organisations. "It provides a support tool for donor-funded match-making programmes, as well as an overview of export companies and their products and services. Ultimately, this will assist in the development of support strategies and programmes to support export marketing initiatives."
The BEE company database is freely available on the DTI's website, www.thedti.gov.za and currently lists more than 250 small, medium and large BEE companies. Application forms are also provided on the website.
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