Date: 23 September 2009
Dear Participant
BROAD- BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (BEE) SURVEY FOR MEMBERS OF THE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CHAMBER (ABC)
It is strategically important for the ABC to obtain accurate information on the BEE status of its members in order to improve its service and support in this regard. Note that the information will remain strictly confidential and only be used on an aggregated basis.
The survey aims to achieve the following:
- Build on the baseline survey carried out in June 2007 and monitor progress of BEE implementation over a period of time;
- Obtain feedback on perceptions, opportunities and constraints in order to improve and streamline support to members.
- Obtain examples of BEE outreach initiatives regarding enterprise development, socio economic development and land reform. Selected initiatives will be followed up with case studies to highlight successes and lessons learnt.
The survey is addressed to your business entity which is registered as a member of the ABC. This may not be the same as the business entity that you choose to measure for your BEE score. Please use your judgment in this regard and either combine entities or complete additional surveys if you have BEE scorecards for separate entities within your overall business. Also note that the term “Black” or “BEE participants” refers to Black, Coloured, Indian and Chinese people who are South African citizens as defined in the BEE Codes.
The survey should not take longer than 20 minutes to complete. It is important that the views of the members of the ABC are heard and your input in this regard will be much appreciated.
You are requested to complete the survey by Friday, 23 October 2009. Please fill in the electronic form and email back to lindie@agbiz.co.za or print and fax the completed form to 012 349 1330 or post it to P.O.Box 76297, LynwoodRidge, 0040. You are welcome to contact Lindie Stroebel on 079 497 1594 if any further information is required.
Yours sincerely,
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Dr. John Purchase
CEO: Agricultural Business Chamber
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