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.
Why It Is Important for Procurement to Launch a Board of Directors navigation and How ?
In today’s dynamic business environment, procurement teams are increasingly operating as service businesses. This shift means that those who set the budget are essentially acting as investors, keen to maximize their return on investment (ROI). To navigate this landscape effectively, it is crucial for procurement to establish a board of directors. Here’s why and how […]
