Benchmark Study against Best Practices of Economic Transformation

Mthente was commissioned by the B-BBEE Commision to undertake a benchmark study against the best practices on economic transformation and empowerment both regionally and internationally.  Apart from South Africa, the four other BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and two additional countries (Malaysia and Zimbabwe) were identified for inclusion in the benchmark study.

The South African case was also explored by way of existing literature on economic transformation and B-BBEE legislation as well as through stakeholder interviews.  From this and key lessons from the other case studies key lessons were derived and key conclusions drawn.   This informed our strategic recommendations, aimed at assisting the B-BBEE Commission deliver upon its core mandate.