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Thumbs Up! CEEC Commences Procurement Trainings
Jan/ Feb 2010
Inside this issue:
Empowering Central 4 Province Empowering Eastern 6 Province Provincial Permanent 10 Secretaries & CEEC hold Dialogue Meet-
A participant sharing his past experiences on ‘bidding’ - See article on page 2.
The month of January can be viewed as a reflective, but successful month for the CEEC. During that period, the CEEC, together with the Government, got involved in the monitoring and review of the implementation of Citizens’ Economic Empowerment (CEE) programmes. This ‘commissioning’ exercise is important in the sense that the economic agenda of the nation is efficiently managed, and the general public is made aware of existing funded projects and the economic impact that these projects are making. The exercise began with Central Province and moved on to Eastern Province. Projects in other provinces will be commissioned in the coming months. In early February 2010, the CEEC made a deliberate , but important diversion from its normal empowerment programme ‘Access to Finance’ by focusing on two of the empowerment pillars—Skills Development through Procurement Training. Read about CEEC’s empowerment Programmes and other economic empowerment programmes, events, activities and competitions in this issue.
Case Study: Samsung 11 Real Dreams 13 Upcoming Local & International Events
Invitation for Expres- 16 sion of Interest to manage Rural Fuel Service Stations
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Thumbs Up! CEEC Commences Procurement Trainings By Patricia Lumba, Research & Documentation Manager
Twenty –seven (27) participants comprising procurement officers, business men
“When these skills are applied, chances of winning public tenders can be greatly enhanced. It is therefore important that potential suppliers to the Government Institutions and Private Sector learn these skills to enable them prepare bids that are responsible and would ultimately; bring about favorably participation in public and/ or private tenders.”
and women from various sectors received training in “Responsive Bid Preparation ” on 12 February 2010 at Fairview Hotel, Lusaka. The training, which was the first of its kind, was organized by the Procurement Unit, Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC). Mr. Martin Mulomba, The Procurement Manager at CEEC was the key trainer. He was assisted by Mrs. B. Kamanya from the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) and Mrs B. Ntambo from the Environmental Council of Zambia.(ECZ). The training was held upon the premise that the major causes of bidders failing to win public tenders is due to the lack of skills in preparing bids that are responsive. Most bids tendered to public institutions are poorly done, therefore rendering them “non responsive’. This ultimately leads to losing business from public institutions. In order to promote Preferential Procurement which is one of the strategies for citizen economic empowerment, the CEEC conducted the “Responsive Bid Preparation ” Training with the aim of equipping participants with strong, responsive bid preparation skills which are pivotal to winning public tenders. The key topics covered included responsive bid preparation: tips and planning; Public Procurement System; Practical mistakes in Bid Preparation; Bid Documentation; Tender Evaluation and Practical Bid Response Documentation. According to Mr. Mulomba, “ When these skills are applied, chances of winning public tenders can be greatly enhanced. It is therefore important that potential suppliers to the Government Institutions and Private Sector learn these skills to enable them prepare bids that are responsible and would ultimately; bring about favorably participation in public and/ or private tenders.”
Mr. Mulomba, during the workshop.
Speaking during the official opening of the training, the Director General of CEEC, Mrs. Mabel Mung’omba noted that the training was one way in which the CEEC was carrying out its role in enhancing skills development because by bringing knowledge on Preferential procurement processes, practitioners were better able to tender responsively, thus empowering themselves.
January 11— 12 February 2010
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Public
Procurement:
Global
Revolution IV: 19-20 April 2010, A 2-day International Conference on
An evaluation form was administered at the end of the training to measure each participant’s trends in bid preparation and gauge the level of assimilation of Bid preparation guidelines presented during the training. In its evaluation summary, the overall impression of the participants was that the training was timely and very educative (particularly as most of them had never been trained in ‘bid preparation’). The participants gave the training “thumbs up” saying it covered most areas of the daily dealings on bid preparation and opened their eyes to a whole new dimension in bid preparation.
Public Procurement Regulation,
One participant wrote:
project for developing a global
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Will bring together academics and those in practice to discuss key current issues in public procurement regulation and education. The conference will be run under the EU-funded Asia Link
“This training has given me the confidence on preparing a winning tender. I can now start participating in tenders more often. My failures have been due to lack of knowledge in understanding bid requirements. Seminars like this should be taken to all towns. It is an eye opener. The training is much more worth the cost. Thanks. Brilliant innovation CEEC, Keep it up! Great Show! ”
network in public procurement
An impact assessment form will be administered to all participants after a period, in order to measure and document the impact of the Bid Training exercise and to identify practical constraints that practitioners may be facing as they continue to embark and engage in the process of preparing bids.
world’s leading professors and
Are you are based outside Lusaka Province and may not envisage travelling all the way to Lusaka to attend such a workshop? Not to worry! Similar trainings have been lined up to be conducted in other provinces in Zambia. This capacity building process will address the short to long -term capacity needs of procurement practitioners with a view to raising their skills and operational knowledge to levels that will enable them to manage Zambia’s Procurement System. Further details on CEECs Preferential Procurement Programme and/or upcoming workshops on Bid Preparation may be channeled to: The Procurement Manager, Mr. Martin Mulomba, Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission; Email: mulombam@ceec.org.zm; Tel: 260 211 252150; 254214.
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Procurement regulation in the twenty-first century: challenges and issues for practitioners in the developed and developing worlds.
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Procurement practice and academia Further Details: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ Law/Events/Global-RevolutionIV-Conference.aspx
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EMPOWERING CENTRAL PROVINCE by Ephraim Belemu, PR & Communications Manager
The Commission has commenced launching projects, beginning with Central Province on 24th January 2010. Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Honorable Mutati led a CEEC team to launch Central Province’s biggest project in terms of funding, the Kechas General Dealers iron roofing sheet manufacturing plant.
The launch was also attended by the Provincial Permanent Secretary, Mr. D. Lumbama, Director General – CEEC, Mrs. Mung’omba, Director – Empowerment Programmes, Mr. Lupenga, heads of government departments in Central Province, Kabwe Mayor and the business community in Kabwe.
Kechas General Dealers is a Citizen Owned Company and received K2, 904, 576, 275. 45 to diversity from roofing sheet and general hardware supply to iron roofing sheet manufacturing. The funding from CEEC was utilized to purchase machinery and providing operational funds for the plant.
TOP: Hon. Felix Mutati; CENTRE: Part of Equipment purchased by Kechas, and BOTTOM: CEEC Director General Mrs. M. Mung’omba
Speaking at the launch, the Minister encouraged SMEs to seize the opportunities that exist in the nine pillars of empowerment. He further expressed confidence in the entrepreneurial spirit of Zambians and assured stakeholders of government’s commitment to empowering citizens and general economic development of the Zambia. The catch phrase of the launch from the Minister was “we need to eat from each other”.
The Minister indicated that as entrepreneurs get government support and are empowered, they will employ others and in the process the government in turn will increase its tax revenue from the businesses and employees.
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EMPOWERING CENTRAL PROVINCE
The Director General reminded the stakeholders that empowerment was a process and that the launch of Kechas was clear testimony that what CEEC is doing will sooner than later begin to bear tangible results in terms of job creation, changing the mindset, increasing entrepreneurial capacities, among others.
ABOVE: The project has so far created over 30 jobs and will contribute to technology transfer to Kabwe. The other benefits of the project include encouraging entrepreneurship among Kabwe residents and providing a source of roofing sheets to support the building industry in Central Province and beyond.
Women’s Agricultural Cooperative in Chief Chipepo’s area. BOTTOM: CEEC staff with
During the visit to Central Province Honorable Mutati and team also conducted site visits to other CEEC supported projects in Kabwe, including Gonde Lodge, Sage, Lukali Women’s Agricultural Cooperative in Chief Chipepo’s area and Mumawile General Dealers.
Part of Equipment purchased by Kechas—RIGHT: Iron Making machine
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EMPOWERING EASTERN PROVINCE: Tour of CEEC Funded Projects by Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Hon. Felix Mutati by
Callistus Mweele, Provincial Empowerment Coordinator, Eastern Province
Government
has taken keen interest in monitoring the implementation of economic empowerment programmes by the CEEC. The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Honorable Felix Mutati, MP, conducted a tour of CEEC funded projects in Eastern Province from 28-29 January 2010.
The Honorable Minister was accompanied by the CEEC Director General, Mrs. Mable Mung’omba, and her Personal Assistant, Mr. Alinani Simukonda, the Director of Empowerment, Mr. Ricardo Lupenga, the Provincial Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Nicholas Banda, Chipata District Commissioner, Mr. Mosses D.C. Nyirenda, the CEEC Provincial Empowerment Coordinator, Callistus Mweele and his Programme Assistant, Juvensio Phiri.
The CEEC has funded a number of projects in Chipata, thus contributing to infrastructure development in Chipata Town and the performance of the private sector in the economy. TOP& CENTER:
Proprietor of Eastern
Comfort, Mr. Elvis Mhone and Chaiwe Phiri explaining progress on works on the Conference Hall to Hon. Felix Mutati and DG CEEC
BOTTOM: Conference Hall under construction
The visited projects that were visited include Eastern Comfort Limited, Supper Leisure General Dealers, Chipata Hatchery and Kwiza Guest House.
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Continued from Pg 6. Empowering Eastern Province 1. EASTERN COMFORT LIMITED Eastern Comfort Limited is a lodging and conference facility site located on Hospital Road Kalongwezi, Chipata. The promoter received funding on 28th September 2009 for the construction of a conference hall, three guest rooms and procurement of equipment and furniture. So far, the following targets have successfully been implemented: Status of Activity Implementation To date, Eastern Comfort has procured all building materials and finishes. Construction of the conference hall is at finish level. Construction of three guest rooms stalled at slab level as all resources were channeled to building and completion of the conference hall. Six (6) air conditioners have been installed on six newly constructed rooms. All lodging rooms are being used. Eastern Comfort has a staff establishment of 22 people. 16 male and 6 female. 15 of the staff are youth. The enterprise has employed one (1) permanent employee from the time it received funding and fourteen (14) construction workers have been used on site; five (5) builders, five (5) helpers and four (4) carpenters. 2. SUPER LEISURE GENERAL DEALERS Super Leisure General Dealers was the first project that received funding from CEEC in Eastern Province. It is owned by Mr. Daniel Banda, a youth with humble education background. The investment project is located along Lunkwakwa Road in Chipata’s Down Shops Area. The funding received went towards the completion of furniture workshop and showroom; procurement of carpentry tools, catering utensils and raw materials for furniture production. Status of Activity Implementation
ABOVE: Restaurant at Super Leisure General Dealers
To date, the following targets have successfully been implemented:
CENTRE: Furniture showroom.
Refurbishment of Restaurant and procurement of catering utensils. The restaurant is currently fully operational and the ZESCO line has been upgraded from single to three (3) phase so as to facilitate the use of electric stoves.
BOTTOM: Part of Equipment in
Construction of the furniture workshop and showroom The procurement of carpentry tools has also been done and the furniture production workshop is fully operational.
furniture workshop.
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Continued from Pg 7 EMPOWERING EASTERN PROVINCE: 3. CHIPATA HATCHERY Chipata Hatchery will be the first hatchery in Eastern Province. Poultry Farmers in Eastern Province currently order day-old chicks from Hybrid in Lusaka through Yielding Tree and one consignment would take between two-to-three weeks to be delivered. Chipata Hatchery therefore will be supplying day-old chicks to poultry farmers in all the districts of Eastern Province. The investment is located on farm No. D87/20, Magwero Road, Chipata. The loan was obtained for the procurement of the machinery. Status of Activity Implementation The following targets have successfully been implemented: Procurement of the machinery from China has been done and the machinery has since been shipped via Dar-es-salaam. During the monitoring visit, the machinery had not yet arrived in the country. Construction of the hatchery is nearing completion. What is remaining are floor, wall and roof finishes and fixtures. Construction of a Washing Bay is at roof level. The light Truck for Chipata Hatchery has since been procured and currently in use The hatchery machinery awaits delivery and is to be transported to Chipata. The enterprise is a starter-up. There are currently five (5) construction workers on site out of which two (2) are youths. The Hatchery is yet to employ permanent workers upon receipt of the machinery.
TOP: Hatchery House under Alterations and Renovations. CENTER: Mr. Chiko Chilambo (Proprietor) explaining progress at the Washing Bay BOTTOM: Step-down transformer and Selling point
4. KWIZA GUESTHOUSE Kwiza Guesthouse is located on plot 3390 off Lumumba Road in Chipata’s Moth Extension. The promoter obtained a loan for the construction of a Conference Hall and the completion of four (4) guest rooms. Status of Activity Implementation The following targets have successfully been implemented: The Conference hall has been completed and all accessories including furniture procured. The business houses, NGOs, Government Departments and indeed members of the general public have started making use of the facility. The Conference hall has been completed and all accessories including furniture procured. The business houses, NGOs, Government Departments and indeed members of the general public have started making use of the facility.
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Continued from Pg 8. Empowering Eastern Province Construction of the 4 Guest Rooms is still on-going and the physical progress stands at about 35%. The idea is to increase the number of beds from the current six (6) to ten (10). Kwiza Lodge has a staff establishment of 7, (2 male, 2 female and 3 youth. One of the employees is on a temporal arrangement. 4 of the employees were employed after receiving the CEEF.
INTERVIEW AND PHONING IN PROGRAMME AT RADIO BREEZE FM While in Chipata, Commerce, Trade & Industry Minister, Felix Mutati was accompanied by CEEC Director General for an interview and phone in programme at a local radio station, Radio Breeze. The Minister explained government’s agenda pertaining to the economic empowerment programmes and the involvement of the targeted citizens in the economic development of the nation. While the Director General, Mable Mung’omba articulated on issues pertaining to access to finance through CEEC and other economic empowerment pillars. She did not relent to explain the fact that being a new concept, it was normal for the general public to misunderstand economic empowerment. She however encouraged the public to always visit the Provincial Office in Chipata for correct information and technical guidance on how to apply for funding. MEETING WITH THE CHIPATA CENTRAL WOMEN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CCWDA) Immediately after the tour of funded projects the Minister and his entourage hastened to the Chipata Municipal Council Chamber to meet the members of Chipata Central Women Development Association whose application for funding was approved and are awaiting funding. Funding of this project will be done under the Chilimba Market Product, a product of CEEC targeting market traders and those involved in smallscale businesses.
ABOVE: Exterior View of Kwiza Conference Centre CENTRE: Interior of Kwiza Conference Centre BOTTOM: Construction of two new guest rooms.
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PROVINCIAL PERMANENT SECRETARIES AND CEEC HOLD DIALOGUE MEETING
ABOVE: Honorable Felix Mutati, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry with Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Directors, managerial & Provincial staff , some Commissioners of CEEC, at Dialogue Meeting. Provincial Permanent Secretaries [not in picture]
A Dialogue meeting was held between Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) Directors, Managerial and Provincial staff; The Commissioners of CEEC; and Provincial Permanent Secretaries with the aim of seeking consensus in providing an inclusive environment for key stakeholder participation in the empowerment process. The meeting provided the opportunity for government representatives (as they are primarily responsible for economic development in the provinces) to express their concerns, to share information, to exchange views with CEEC frankly and freely, and to seek ways forward on the efficient delivery of the empowerment process. The results of the dialogue meeting included, amongst other things, agreement on application processes and delivery structures vis-a vis provincial and district level structures. The meeting was held from 1-3 February 2010 at Fringilla Farms in Chisamba.
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CASE STUDY REAL DREAMS Youth aged 15 to 24 make up 37% of the working – age population in SubSaharan Africa and 31% in North Africa, making this the youthful population in the world. This exceptional ‘youth bulge’ represents enormous potential. Yet youth across the African continent remain among the most challenged by com-
parison to youth populations in other regions, in securing decent and productive employment. Combined rates of youth unemployment and inactivity in the region stand at nearly 50% in Sub-Saharan Africa and over 70% in North Africa. African youth are 3 to 3.5 times more likely than adults to be unemployed and make up about 60% of
the total unemployed population across the continent. The youth employment challenge confronts all African countries, despite the varied social, political, and economic circumstances. Barriers to youth entering the workforce include small formal sector economies, lack of work experience, and difficulty accessing education and training.
The Initiative The Samsung Real Dreams programme is a partnership led by Samsung to increase economic activity in the Africa region by promoting job skills and preparing young people for successful, long-term careers. The multiple-phase program forms part of Samsung’s corporate and social responsibility commitment in the region. Phase I of the programme in 2009 included Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa and expands on current IYF programmes in each country. The Samsung Real Dreams programme aims to reach 4,000 young people who will benefit training in ICT skills, life
skills for employability, entrepreneurship and vocational skills as well as job placement and enterprise development services. The programme is supported by a US$ 2 million grant from Samsung and is being implemented by International Youth Foundation (IYF) and local partner organizations in each country.
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At least 4, 400 youth reached in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
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At least 80% of participants will have increased job skills.
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At least 80% of participants will have enhanced life skills, work attitude and workplace behavior.
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At least 80% of participants believe their em- • ployment options and economic prospects have improved.
Through the programme, Samsung works with IYF to find ways to utilize its cutting-edge technology and expertise to help address the employment • needs of African youth.
At least 50% placed in decent jobs (dependent or independent employment)
For youth p u r s u i n g entrepreneurship, at least 50% graduates will have completed a business plan, completed initial steps required to start a business, or will have expanded an existing business
80% of employers are satisfied with the skill-set of the programme graduates they have employed as interns or employees.
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S a m s u n g Re a l D r e a m s c o u n t r y p r o g r a m s i n c l u d e : Egypt: IYF is working with Nahdet El Mahrousa (NM), one of Egypt’s largest and active youth-led NGOs, to build on NM’s successful Egyptian Education and Employment Alliance to cultivate the technical, business, and soft skills of young entrepreneurs and new entrants to the Labour market through programmes at three Egyptian public universities ad two national youth centers. The programme aims to reach over 2,500 youth. Kenya:
The African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology the
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Three local NGO partners—The African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT); the Informal Sector Business Institute; and NairoBits— provides training in life skills, ICT, and entrepreneurship as well as access to internships, job placement and business development services for up to 1, 000 youth from the poorest slum areas in Nairobi. Job skills training include courses in web design and multimedia, electronics, ICT networking, business process outsourcing, and salesmanship. Nigeria: IYF is working with three local non-governmental, educational institutions, the Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC); FATE Foundation; and Pan-African University to provide employability and entrepreneurship training and services to more than 600 disadvantaged Nigerian youth. Programmes include internships and job placement for youth seeking employment and mentoring and enterprise development services for youth pursuing entrepreneurship.
internships, job placement and business development
South Africa:
services for up to 1, 000
Two local NGOs, the Salesian Institute and Triple Trust Organization, provide technical, vocational and life skills training to 450 youth from disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape. Employability training is offered in computer literacy, office management, computer maintenance, bricklaying, tiling and other skills based on local market needs.
youth from the poorest slum areas in Nairobi.
It is anticipated, based on the strength of the projects in enhancing youth employability and entrepreneurship during the first phase of the Samsung Real Dreams Program, that projects will be scaled up in the broader roll-out of the Samsung Real Dreams Programme to reach more disadvantaged youth in the region.
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UPCOMING LOCAL & FOREIGN EVENTS 2010 ZAMBIAN ICT FAIR Theme: “ICT—Driver for Social and Economic Development” 15-16 April 2010 Mulungushi International Conference Centre [New Wing] For enquiries on participating or exhibiting contact: Mwambula Mayaka National Secretary Email: mwambula.mayaka@yahoo.co.uk 0979 141404
Free online short course on “Writing Successful Grant Proposals” Brought to you by Youth Action for Change (http://www.youthactionforchange.org/?location=Courses)
Register Now ! Course Dates: Session 1, 15th March – 16th April. Session 2, June & July. Course Description: Learn how you can write effective grant applications for your community projects or local and international non-profit organizations. This course is designed for young people aged 18-30 who are actively involved in making a difference in their communities and who have ideas for projects they would like to undertake. The course aims to help its participants improve their grant writing skills and thus undertake community development initiatives. The course will be restricted to 10-15 participants chosen by application. Participants must be able to attend both sessions of the course and complete homework tasks in order to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants must also have regular internet access (at least 5 hours per week) to join course sessions. The course will be run by experienced community worker Ratiu Luminita. Students who may also be disadvantaged are also encouraged to apply. About Youth Action for Change: Youth Action for Change (YAC) is an innovative international youth run organization which equips young people with knowledge and skills that enable them to directly get involved in improving their communities. With a mission of “Education in Action”, YAC offers free, online, youth-led educational courses and opportunities in a vast array of subjects providing young people with the knowledge & tools they need to make change happen, supporting and empowering them to realize their vision of a fairer, safer and more equitable world Application (HOW TO APPLY): Register your interest in participating in this online course by requesting and reading the YAC student guide and a completed application form requested from YACcourses@gmail.com by the 23rd of February 2010. Successful participants will be notified by the 27th of February. When submitting your application by email, please included the subject line APPLICATION – COURSE – GRANT WRITING.
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International Essay Competition 2010 World Bank Essay Competition To p i c – Yo u t h U n e m p l o y m e n t
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WANTED: Your Practical Ideas Current world population includes an estimated 1.2 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years, which is about 24.7% of the world’s working age population. Worldwide youth unemployment is high, almost three times higher than the adult unemployment rate. With the economic downturn, the worldwide youth unemployment is expected to reach 15% in 2009 (International Labor Organization, 2008). In certain parts of the world, i.e., Sub-Saharan Africa, youth unemployment rates can be as high as 60%. More than one third of the young people in the world are unemployed, have completely given up looking for a job or are working but still living below the $2 a day poverty line (ILO), or have migrated. Young job seekers face increasing difficulties finding work in the current economic scenario. How can youths be part of the solution? The Essay Competition 2010 invites youths to share ideas on: How can you tackle youth unemployment through youth-led solutions? Please answer both questions: 1. How does youth unemployment affect you, your country, town or local community? 2. What can you do, working together with your peers, to find a sustainable solution for job seekers through youth entrepreneurship? Think specifically about the barriers youths face in the labor market and how to tackle difficulties in accessing capital for business startups.
economic scenario.”
We encourage you to give concrete examples if you have personal experience as a young entrepreneur and if not share your ideas about how you would go about creating a business/ work opportunities in your local community/ town/ country. Who can participate? The International Essay Competition is open to all young people, students and non-students alike, between the ages of 18 and 25, from all countries of the world. If you are at least 18 and not older than 25 on May 15, 2010, you are eligible to participate. Rules/ FAQs may be obtained on http://www.essaycompetition.org/ content10_94_1 CLOSING DATE: Submissions will be accepted until March 16, 2010
January 11—February 17 2010
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“Contemporary Views of Business: Partnering for the future” (Combi2010) is an important forum for knowledge co‐ creation and intellectual exchange emphasizing partnering and international knowledge transfer as sources of com‐ petitive edge. In Combi2010, you are reserved plenty of time for lively dialogue, responsive thought transference and ideation. In fact, letting the participant interaction to come to fruition, is how Combi2010 concept differs from the mainstream of conferences. YOU SHOULD ATTEND IF YOU ARE: •
An academic (post‐graduate students included) in Business studies, Leadership or Entrepreneurship.
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A practitioner from private or public sector.
ONLINE Submission of papers opens at www.combi2010.fi on 4 January 2010 and closes 31 March 2010 Combi2010 joins the great minds of academics, business leaders and other professionals from both private and public sectors to share and co‐create knowledge on business‐related topics. Furthermore, Combi2010 actively seeks to pro‐ mote synergies between business and academia. Combi2010 increases the interaction of local enterprises, regional authority and other local actors with research entities. As a result of attending this international conference, new busi‐ ness solutions and activities are expected to arise among the participants. The submissions may include but are not limited to the following sub‐themes (for detailed Track Descriptions and Track Chair information, please consult www.combi2010.fi) •
Wellness Business Management
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Industrial Business Services
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International Business Management and Transnational Marketing
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User-Driven Product Development
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Market Research and Business Intelligence
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Growth-oriented Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial capabilities
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Consumer Behavior and Innovation Acceptance
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Project Management and Managerial DecisionMaking
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Managing Service Delivery and Distribution Channels
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Competitive Advantages and Pricing Considerations
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Online Marketing and Technology-based Networks
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Marketing Communications and Brand Management
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Public Services Reform
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Leadership and Social Influence Processes
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Tourism Business
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Organizational Strategy, Execution, and Govern- • ance
Relationship Marketing and Business Networks
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Innovative Enterprise and Strategic Marketing Planning
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Services Marketing and Innovative Service Concepts
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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO MANAGE RURAL FUEL SERVICE STATIONS IN ZAMBIA The Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission invites investors to manage rural service stations either in form of mobile fuel units, the establishment of new fixed installations or the rehabilitation of existing Dry Service Stations. The Service Stations will be run in any of the 17 identified fuel deficit areas of Zambia: Southern Province (Namwala, Itezhi Tezhi, Sinazongwe); Northern Province ( Mporokoso, Luwingu, Kaputa, Chinsali & Isoka); Eastern Province (Chama, Chanida Border Post); North-Western Province (Mwinilunga, Mufumbwe, Kabompo, Zambezi); Luapula Province (Chiengi); Western Province (Shangombo, Kalabo) Interested investors must submit: CEEC Loan application Form & Business Plan with Financial Projects Guidance Interested investors are encouraged to obtain the Technical Guidelines from the Energy Regulation Board (ERB)/ or CEEC; and relevant standards from the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZDS). Application Evaluations •
The CEEC will evaluate the applications according to laid down evaluation procedures for project awards.
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The Expressions of Interest clearly marked: “Expression of Interest to Manage Rural Fuel Service Stations in Zambia” and addressed to The Director General, CEEC must be sent not later than 14.30 hours on Thursday 11 March 2010 local time. • The Expressions of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box on the Ground Floor, Reception, Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission, Lusaka, on or before 14.30 hours on Thursday 11 March 2010 local time.
The Director General Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission Plot No 6457 Los Angeles Boulevard P.O. Box 35068 Long Acres, Lusaka Tel/Fax: +260 211 252 150, 254214 TARGETED CITIZENS, PARTICULARY WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
We are on the Web! www.ceec.org.zm