NBI Fact Sheets

Climate and Energy

Through the Climate and Energy focus, NBI aims to promote and inspire responsible business leadership and practice in relation to the environment with attention to socio-economic impacts on areas of energy and climate change in particular. Key projects include the Energy Efficiency Accord and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The NBI is also a regional partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Download a summary of our activities.

Eastern Cape Provinical Administration Business Partnership

The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration (ECPA) has entered into a formal collaboration with the business sector in an effort to fulfill its role and responsibility to the people of the Province. Read more about the purpose of the intervention where business can assist the ECPA to enhance its capacity for service delivery through mentorship/coaching expertise and professional assistance.

Economic Linkages

NBI research revealed that there is far greater scope for encouraging and strengthening business linkages between black enterprises and corporations in the entire value chain. In April 2008, NBI teamed up with the Corporate Council on Africa and ECIAfrica Consulting, under the South African International Business Linkages (SAIBL) Project, to promote supplier diversity development as a more sustainable approach to economic integration and to achieving meaningful outcomes and impact under the framework of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice. Download further details of the initiative.

Human Capital

The case for improved quality across the education spectrum in South Africa is clear. In one way or another, our goals for sustainable economic growth, global competitiveness, poverty alleviation and equity depend on high quality, accessible education and education institutions. Key national initiatives confirm the crucial link between education, economic growth and improved living standards. Download a summary of our Programmes and Projects.

Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa

In March 2009, Cabinet approved the revised Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa (HRD-SA). Cabinet’s decision marked the migration of work initiated under JIPSA into the HRD-SA and the incorporation of the JIPSA secretariat (provided by NBI) into the Human Resource Development Support Unit. With the migration, the JIPSA secretariat will be known as the Human Resource Development Support Unit. Download a summary of JIPSA work areas.

Members

The NBI focuses on national interests and is voluntary, independent, quick and flexible in its response to business needs and society’s demands. Its record of accomplishment over more than a decade shows outstanding results in past and current projects that have influenced the lives and businesses of millions of South Africans. Download further membership details and benefits.