In support of its development mandate, UNDP Botswana has partnered with government of Botswana and private sector to implement the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). The project aims to create demand-based, market-driven opportunities for SMEs to increase their competitiveness through the innovative Suppliers Development Methodology while connecting essential small-scale producers/suppliers to larger markets locally as well as abroad.
SDP as a tool of Implementation:
As a tool, the SDP has a targeted approach to engage large scale companies purchasing (or willing to purchase) goods and services from SMEs. The SDP focuses on integrating suppliers into a strategic relationship that allows them to improve their productivity, competitiveness, and quality of products. The SMEs will go through a rigorous six stage improvement process over a period of 10-12 months with close involvement of the lead/anchor company.
Objectives of the Programme
- Develop the productive capacity of SMEs, to improve their competitiveness to become efficient and competitive suppliers to buyers
- Create demand-based, market-driven opportunities for SMEs to increase their competitiveness
- Connect essential small-scale producers/suppliers to larger markets locally as well as abroad
- Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in country to encourage innovation and create employment and
- Expand and create more jobs for the SMEs/suppliers
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