Local Content: Beyond Compliance — From Quotas to Capability
Why Local content requirements often fail to create real economic value, and what procurement practices can actually build local supplier capability ? Walk into any discussion about extractive industries in resource-rich countries, and local content will come up within minutes. It’s become a standard feature of mining codes, petroleum agreements, and partnership frameworks across Africa […]
Critical Minerals: The Procurement Question Everyone’s Missing
The critical minerals conversation has never been louder. Governments are crafting strategies. Companies are securing supply chains. International partnerships are being announced. The energy transition has made minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and rare earths strategically essential. But in all this conversation, something fundamental is often missing: the procurement practices that determine how value actually […]
When Procurement Becomes Geopolitics
Observations on MDBs, geographic eligibility, and the future of EU-Africa partnerships Something is shifting in how the European Union approaches development partnerships. After attending recent policy discussions in Brussels on Global Gateway and multilateral development banks, one message came through clearly: the old rules no longer apply. Business as usual is gone. Developing as usual […]
The Hidden Value Driver in Modern Supply Chains
How strategic procurement decisions shape value distribution across supply chains. Insights from 15 years of procurement leadership.
2025 APO Conference Highlights
Shifting from Aid to Investment STROPCIM attended the 2025 Africa Political Outlook (APO) conference in Brussels, focusing on the shift from international aid to investment. Our desktop research indicates that Africa could save up to $600 billion USD over the next decade, surpassing the benefits of current international aid programs like the Global Gateway, China’s […]
STROPCIM Participates in Key Meeting with European Leaders
STROPCIM had the pleasure of participating in a significant meeting organized by Le Cercle, featuring European Parliament Member Marie-Pierre Vedrenne (Renew Europe) and Deputy Director-General of DG Trade at the European Commission, Denis Redonnet. We are grateful to both speakers for their insightful presentations and for addressing numerous questions on EU trade and commercial relations. […]
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Vision for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The South African Embassy to Belgium and the EU is delighted to announce that South Africa will preside over the G20 from November 2024 to December 2025. This significant period will conclude with a handover to the USA in 2026. STROPCIM was very pleased to attend this event to actively working to enhance procurement and […]
STROPCIM Attends Diplomatic Breakfast Roundtable on Green Hydrogen in Africa
STROPCIM is proud to have participated in the Diplomatic Breakfast Roundtable 4, organized by the Brussels-Africa Hub, focusing on “The Value Chain of Green Hydrogen in Africa.” This event highlighted the immense potential of green hydrogen in Africa, leveraging the continent’s abundant renewable energy resources. With Europe’s commitment to diversifying clean energy imports, Africa stands […]
An Inspiring Evening with Baron Philippe Vlerick
At STROPCIM, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of business innovation and leadership. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to attend an event featuring Baron Philippe Vlerick, one of Belgium’s most influential business figures and Manager of the Year in 2006. A Remarkable Journey Baron Vlerick’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From […]
3rd Diplomatic Breakfast Roundtable – Localising the value chain of strategic and critical minerals in Africa
STROPCIM was pleased to attend the 3rd Diplomatic Breakfast, which was organized by the Brussels Africa Hub. As a member of the HUB, our objective is to facilitate the connection between Demand and Supply of Critical raw materials. Throughout the involvement of procurement and supply chain experts in actionable Impact Investment. It is essential to […]
