Enterprise hubs in Africa
Anglo American will create up to 25,000 new jobs in up to 1,500 new businesses over 7 years (January 2008 is the base month/year), by establishing a minimum of 12 enterprise development hubs close to major mining operations in host communities in South Africa and in labour sending areas. Anglo will also scale up enterprise development activities in Chile and Brazil.
Entrepreneurs will receive loans and mentoring and potential access to supply chain opportunities, where these are relevant, on a competitive basis. There is an emphasis on enabling poor, marginalised individuals to enter into the mainstream economy, and the new community-based businesses are also expected to involve strong representation of women.
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News Coverage
http://www.timeslive.co.za/business/careers/article280602.ece
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/anglo-american-unveils-sa-job-creation-plan-2010-01-28-1
http://www.inclusivebusiness.org/2010/02/anglo-american-investing-in-local-enterprise-development-in-south-africa-.html
http://www.southafrica.info/business/economy/development/anglo-030210.htm
