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October 14, 2009
ABVA to Host Debate on the Implications of the aligned PPPFA on your business: Thursday November 5th 2009
ABVA
(the Association of BEE Verification Agencies) is proud to host a facilitated
debate around the proposed alignment of the PPPFA (Preferential Procurement
Policy Framework Act) to the BBBEE Codes on November 5th at the
Balalaika Hotel in Sandton at 8:00am.
Numerous
stakeholders from government and business have been invited to discuss the
proposed changes vis a vis the implications for BBBEE and as to what these
changes will mean for businesses in regards to the evaluation of government and
general procurement tenders.
Such
a debate is central to business interests and specifically in regards to
criteria businesses will be required to adhere to for government and
procurement tenders. These changes can have serious impacts on many businesses
from small to large.
The
proposed changes to the PPPFA have sparked much debate and there is both information,
and misinformation in the public sphere in regard to this issue. ABVA, as an
independent body that is actively engaged in all issues relating to BBBEE and
verification, believes in the critical importance of creating a public and
formal platform whereby the many sides of the issue can be discussed.
The
public and media participation in this event will therefore be critical in
regards to having an open debate that discusses all aspects of these proposed
changes. As Andile Tlhoaéle, Chairperson of ABVA explains, "the
proposed changes from government have stirred up many critical issues that
relate not just to BEE verification, but to BEE as a whole. It is imperative
that these issues are discussed honestly and in an open and interactive manner.
ABVA is proud to host this critically important debate before these changes are
finalised and enacted."
The
facilitated debate will include representatives from the following
organisations:
- BUSA
- Department of
Treasury
- the dti
- Nedlac
- CBBO
Tickets
are R295 to the public and R150 for ABVA, BUSA or CBBO affiliates and members. Reservations are essential and must be made
by contacting ABVA. Phone Maresce on 086 111 2282 or info@abva.co.za
ABVA Debate: The Implications of
the aligned PPPFA on YOUR business
Balaliaka Hotel, Thursday 20 Maude Str, Sandown
November 5th, 7:30 for 8:00am
R295, R150 for ABVA, BUSA or CBBO affiliates.
Bookings must be made by Oct 30th 2009.
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Posted by StaffWriter at October 14, 2009 1:43 PM