After this TA study proposal is submitted to the Ministries of Petroleum and Planning for their endorsement, the following are a series of proposed next steps to move the project forward. We, of course, anticipate and welcome input from the Ministries and others to whom this study is circulated.
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Determine government and corporate interest in partnering on the various CSR activities proposed in this report – Angola content, transparency as well as social and community development activities.
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Undertake assessment of oil companies’ and oil services companies’ hiring and sourcing needs and processes.
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Undertake survey and analysis of education and training programs in Angola.
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Convene / participate in education and training dialogue / workshop.
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Undertake survey and analysis of local small and medium-sized business in Angola.
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Convene / participate in local economic growth and entrepreneurship dialogue / workshop.
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Convene stakeholders’ workshop or other venue to discuss scenarios to address the identified gaps between industry needs and existing education/training opportunities as well as local supply market issues.
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Design and conduct policymakers’ briefing on supportive roles to play in strengthening CSR, related to staffing, sourcing and accountability.
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Convene meeting of potentially interested companies, government officials, and the Steering Committee of the FAS to discuss opportunities for social development partnerships (anticipated date: late February in Luanda).
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Discuss and design financing arrangements for the CSR program. Part of the ensuing technical assistance will involve a serious look at alternative financial mechanisms to help ensure feasibility of the Government's plans concerning "Angola content" and transparency.
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