Overview of the AgriBEE Charter and Its Impact on Agricultural Transformation
The AgriBEE Charter presentation, delivered during public hearings on September 17, 2010, outlines the framework aimed at promoting broad-based transformation within the agricultural sector in South Africa. This charter is rooted in consultations since 2004, guided by BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, and reflects commitments to equitable participation. The presentation addresses AgriBEE guidelines, scorecard elements, council composition, implementation challenges, and a forward-looking approach to compliance and transformation within agriculture.
Overview of the AgriBEE Charter and Its Impact on Agricultural Transformation
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Presentation Transcript
1. AgriBEE Transformation Charter Presentation to the Public Hearings on AgriBEE
DATE: 17 September 2010
VENUE: Parliament – Cape Town
2. Introduction
Scope of Application for the AgriBEE Charter
AgriBEE Elements
AgriBEE Beneficiary Base
Scorecards Variations: AgriBEE versus BBBEE
AgriBEE Scorecard: All Elements - Weights, Indicators &Targets
Enterprises Classification versus Compliance to the Scorecard
Enterprises’ Indicate AgriBEE Status and Procurement Recognition Levels
SANAS Accredited Rating and Verification Agencies for Scorecard Calculation
Presentation Outline
3. Composition of the AgriBEE Charter Council
Progress made by the AgriBEE Charter Council
Progress report on the Study for EMEs and QSEs Thresholds
Challenges experienced by the AgriBEE Charter Council
Implementation of the AgriBEE Equity Fund
BBBEE compliance in the Agricultural Sector
Concluding Remarks
Way Forward
Presentation Outline (cont…)
4. Introduction The AgriBEE Sector Charter is a statement of intent wherein stakeholders expressed their commitment towards the goals for broad-based transformation of the agricultural sector.
It is the product of extended consultations and deliberations amongst sector and related stakeholders over a number of years, initiated by the launch of the AgriBEE Framework in July 2004.
AgriBEE Charter was developed as guided by the Phase 1 & 2 BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, taking into effect:
BBBEE Act No. 53 of 2003
South African Strategic Plan for Agriculture of 2001
Unique aspects specific to sector i.e. Land
AgriBEE Charter was gazetted on 20 March 2008.
AgriBEE Charter was then launched on 4 April 2008.
AgriBEE Charter Council was inaugurated on 5 Dec 2008.
5. Scope of Application for the AgriBEE Charter The primary production of agricultural products; The provision of inputs and services to enterprises engaged in the production of agricultural products; The beneficiation of agricultural products whether of a primary or semi-beneficiated form; and The storage, distribution, and/or trading and allied activities related to non-beneficiated agricultural products.
