The location of a new dealership or relocating one to a new location may have a significant impact on the market share of several dealerships in the network. AfricaScope has conducted a catchment area analysis of Suzuki dealerships in Gauteng to provide the company with a scientific approach to making informed decisions about the optimum location of dealerships in the province. AfricaScope provided its information on 2010 population estimates and income statistics. The information was made available in a Google Earth format so that it could be easily visualized and used in their decision making.

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: