Research Survey Overview – State-Owned Enterprises In South Africa
State-owned enterprises fulfilling their mandate
PMR.africa has completed its annual, national survey on State-Owned Enterprises (SOE ’s) in South Africa.
The respondents rated the SOE ’s across a range of 19 attributes, namely:
- accelerating BEE;
- accountability;
- contributing to South Africa’s readiness to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup;
- contribution to counter HIV/Aids;
- contribution to Nepad;
- corporate governance;
- corporate social investment (CSI);
- effective partnerships;
- employment equity;
- fighting/eradicating poverty;
- financial management and control;
- fulfilling their mandate as set out by National Government;
- implementation of policy;
- improvement of quality of life of people in the region;
- promoting the Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA);
- risk management assessment;
- sustainable business practices;
- transparency; and
- women empowerment and development.
The ratings are based on the perceptions of the respondents.
state-owned enterprises (SOE ’s) |
mean score |
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) |
3.84 |
| Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) |
3.70 |
National Ports Authority (NPA) |
3.54 |
Research Report
A detailed business intelligence research report providing competitive insight of strategic value is available. The report includes comparative tables and graphs of all the SOE ’s rated, verbatim comments as well as demographic details delivered on CD with a PowerPoint presentation. For more information see page 13 or contact Johan Hattingh on (011) 880-4720. |
How the survey was conducted
Universe: Listed and large companies, National, Provincial and Local Government.
Timing: Interviews were conducted during June, July and August 2008.
Sample: A random, national sample of 100 respondents comprising of CEO s, MDs, directors general representing National Government, senior Government officials representing Provincial and Local Government, economists and analysts.
Methodology: Interviews were carried out telephonically utilising semi-structured questionnaires. Back-checks were conducted at all stages of the fieldwork. 100% checked on input quality and completeness. |
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