At the heart of this initiative is the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), which is primarily focused on building capacity and improving access to supply chains. Participants in Jwaneng and Orapa have realized significant gains from advisory training and mentorship.
Interviews with suppliers revealed that the partnership between Debswana’s CEEP and Tokafala is making a profound impact on local businesses!
- A total of 205 beneficiaries across Orapa Letlhakane and Jwaneng have been supported, collectively sustaining 2,763 jobs.
- Suppliers have highlighted improved market access, with 89 beneficiaries accessing opportunities valued at over P141 million, P79 million from Jwaneng and P61.8 million from Orapa.
- Additionally, 45 businesses have secured contracts worth a combined P66 million outside of Debswana.
- This initiative is not only enhancing capacity but also fostering increased female participation, we’ve achieved an impressive female participation rate of 51% in Jwaneng and 55% in Orapa, surpassing our target of 40%.
- Furthermore, Debswana provides over P32 million in market access to Textile Accelerator Programme beneficiaries. This collaboration with the Tokafala Enterprise Development Programme, Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), and Botswana Bureau Of Standards (BOBS) empowers SMEs in the textile sector. With a focus on producing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), uniforms, and other textile products, the initiative drives value aggregation by meeting market demands, enabling suppliers to carve niches, and creating high-quality apparel for Debswana.
