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TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD COMMISSION ON ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS FACILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERT MEETING ON BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY OPTIONS IN THE PROMOTION OF SME-TNC LINKAGES GENEVA, 6-8 NOVEMBER 2006

PAPER SUBMITTED TO THE EXPERT MEETING*

SABMiller’s supply and distribution chain

Case study: Zambian Breweries - linkages with SMEs

by

Christine Thompson Christine Thompson Policy Issues Manager Christine Thompson

Ms. Christine Thompson Policy Issues Manager, SABMiller plc

________________ * The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNCTAD.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Best practices and policy options in the promotion of SME-TNC linkages

Geneva, Switzerland7 November 2006

SABMiller’s supply and distribution chain

Case study: Zambian Breweries - linkages with SMEsChristine ThompsonPolicy Issues Manager

SABMiller – a global brewer

North America8 breweries1 country

Central America2 breweries2 countries

Asia49 breweries2 countries

Africa*10 breweries29 countries(17 countries jointly with Castel)

South America16 breweries4 countries

South Africa14 breweries

Europe18 breweries8 countries

UK

SABMiller

Our approach to sustainable development

Our core business activities

Our approach to sustainable development

Our core business activities Our relationships with our business partners – suppliers and distributors

Our approach to sustainable development

Our own business operationsRelations with our business partners – suppliers and distributors Philanthropy

Sustainable development in Zambia

SABMiller in Zambia – 10 years

“Congratulations to the Zambian Breweries Group of companies for a decade of growth, development and standing out as a beacon for the economic empowerment of our nation; and further cementing the partnership between the private sector and the government. May you achieve even more outstanding results in the years ahead”

Dipak Patel, MP Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry

Impact

Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 years

Impact

Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 yearsCorporate reputation enhanced

Impact

Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 yearsCorporate reputation enhancedBoosted and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders

Impact

Business Operating profit increased three-fold over past 10 yearsCorporate reputation enhancedBoosted and enhanced relationships with key stakeholders Considered desired private sector partner

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunitiesSkills transfer

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification Programme

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification ProgrammeAgricultural research

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification ProgrammeAgricultural researchIncreased HIV/Aids awareness

Impact

Society Created markets and sustainable job opportunities Skills transfer Support for Diversification ProgrammeAgricultural researchIncreased HIV/Aids awarenessReductions in environmental impact

In conclusion

Successful profitable businesses which operate in a transparent and accountable way are engines for economic growth and sustainable development

Value chain and innovative ‘bottom-of-the-pyramid’business models essential for sustainable development and support SMEs and small scale famers

Constructive commercial partnerships deliver results