Mthente conducted the annual stakeholder engagement survey for South African Tourism to better understand their needs and priorities, with a focus evolving over the years. The primary goal is to assess stakeholder satisfaction with SA Tourism’s initiatives, ensuring consistency with past studies. This commitment helps SA Tourism tailor its efforts to meet the needs of the tourism industry in South Africa.
Mthente was commissioned by Ergon, on behalf of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to conduct a gender and climate diagnostic survey for the private sector in South Africa. The study aimed to establish critical linkages between South Africa’s private sector priorities, climate ambitions, and gender goals. Its purpose was to identify actionable steps private sector companies can take to enhance women’s participation in the country’s climate transition, building on the long-term recommendations outlined in national policy documents. The diagnostic also involved in-depth analyses of key sectors with significant climate impact to explore gender disparities in employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The focus was on three high-priority sectors: solar energy, agribusiness (specifically fruit), and green hydrogen. A total of 90 surveys were conducted across these sectors, successfully meeting the target for this study.
Mthente Research and Consulting Services was commissioned by Biovac to develop a detailed Stakeholder Engagement Plan in line with the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines as part of a critical project funding agreement. The SEP was designed to ensure meaningful and ongoing community involvement, aligning with the World Bank Group’s IFC “Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets.” The project primarily focused on Biovac’s state-of-the-art vaccine manufacturing facility in Cape Town, which aims to scale up vaccine production to meet global standards.
Mthente conducted a thorough stakeholder mapping exercise to identify and prioritise key groups, including local residents, community organisations, and other interest groups in the Pinelands area. Through preliminary interviews and public engagement sessions, Mthente developed an SEP that included a clear strategy for information sharing, external communication, and grievance mechanism to address stakeholder concerns promptly and effectively, with ongoing monitoring and reporting procedures to track progress and maintain open lines of communication.
Overall, Mthente’s work for Biovac laid the foundation for a sustainable and cooperative relationship between Biovac and the surrounding community, ensuring that the company’s expansion aligns with the needs and expectations of local stakeholders.
