President Jacob Zuma at the ANC's 100 year celebrations identified unemployment, poverty and inequality as the three greatest issues needing South Africa's attention. According to a BizCommunity press release he was also quoted as saying that "as we move into the future...
In the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) the leaders of the continent have agreed that for the future development of Africa there is a need for:
Providing decision-makers with strategic information for market and socio-economic development of people in Africa.
Vision
To be the premier providers of market and socio-economic development information in South Africa and Africa.
Mission
To develop a suite of information products; including hardcopy, web based, tabular and spatial products, which will be used to develop markets and the socio-economic environment within South Africa and Africa.
To establish a professional team of business analysts that will use an array of research method, including the use of household surveys and GIS, to collect and develop the information products.
To develop strategic partnerships and associations with organizations and individuals that will enable these information products to be developed.
To use these information products to develop appropriate business plans and to facilitate the review and development of policies and strategies in the private and public sectors.
To address the specified needs of clients so as to bring about the market and socio-economic development of South Africa and countries in Africa.
President Jacob Zuma at the ANC's 100 year celebrations identified unemployment, poverty and inequality as the three greatest issues needing South Africa's attention. According to a BizCommunity press release he was also quoted as saying that "as we move into the future...
In the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) the leaders of the continent have agreed that for the future development of Africa there is a need for: