Who are we?

 

CEMI is a boutique training, research, enterprise and supplier development firm that offers expertise in entrepreneurship, management, and innovation in Africa. Our strength lies in our strong passion for entrepreneurship, which combined with our experience and our focus on in-depth contextual research provides an offering that is both rigorous and persuasive.

 

What do we do?

 

Enterprise Development

Supplier Development

Skills Development & Training

 

Our vision

 

To be known as an exemplar and enabler of SMME and Skills Development in South Africa.

To be a catalyst for Growth in Small and Growing Business in South Africa.

 

Our strategic objectives

 

To Promote entrepreneurial engagement and partnerships to strengthen SMME growth.

Promote private and public partnerships to support sustained entrepreneurial engagement efforts and strengthen programs.

Promote the use of evidence-based and innovative strategies in order to grow SMMEs.

Provide multiple opportunities for youth to develop, master, and apply critical skills, including life and leadership skills.

 

What is the change we want to see?

 

We want to see South Africa’s economy grow and jobs created that will lift people out of poverty.

We want to see efficient and effective SMMEs.

We want to see an increase in social capital and skills being acquired.

We want to see an increase in South Africa’s youth employment rate.

We want a world where the youth, women and minorities have access to the same opportunities as others.