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Unravelling local sourcing in Africa : position paper on opportunities for doing sustainable business


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Abstract: Sustainable local sourcing means that a company buys local or regional products, processes them locally and markets them in local or regional markets, and in the process creates a sustainable business that benefits both its local suppliers and the company itself. This is a position paper on the question if sustainable local sourcing is a significant opportunity in Africa.
Authors: Boomsma, M. , Mangnus, E.
Category: Policy
Keywords: markets , private sector , sustainable development
Language: eng
Organization: KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
PAGE: 5
Year: 2012
Region: Africa
Right: © 2012 KIT
Subject: Economic Development and Trade
Title: Unravelling local sourcing in Africa : position paper on opportunities for doing sustainable business