African mining landscape

Local Content Awareness

Empowering stakeholders in Africa's mining, oil, and gas industries through strategic local content awareness and implementation

Transforming Compliance into Strategic Advantage

As global demand for critical minerals and energy resources grows, local content policies are increasingly shifting from compliance obligations to strategic levers for economic empowerment, job creation, and sustainable development.

$11B
Annual outsourced services in African extractive industries
70%
Already flows to African-owned companies
30%
Up to 30% weight of local content scores in tenders

Why Local Content Matters

Local content — also known as national content or in-country value — is no longer just a regulatory checkbox. It has become a strategic lever for competitiveness, ESG performance, and sustainable growth.

African economic empowerment

Economic Empowerment

Creating jobs, local business opportunities, and technology transfer that strengthens national economies across Africa.

African value chains

Resilient Value Chains

Building robust local supply chains that reduce dependency and create sustainable business ecosystems.

African ESG performance

ESG Excellence

Local content is now a core ESG pillar — embedding value within local ecosystems beyond just hiring locals.

From Ownership-Focused to Value-Focused

Historically, local content frameworks were judged by ownership percentages. Today, maturity has shifted towards value-focused models, where companies are assessed on their comprehensive contribution to local development.

This evolution aligns with best practices promoted by the World Bank, African Union, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

African strategic planning

Why Companies Should Care

High-performing local content strategies go beyond compliance

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Competitive Advantage

Local content scores weigh up to 30% in tenders, providing significant competitive advantage

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Stakeholder Trust

Stronger stakeholder trust and improved government relations through meaningful local engagement

Operational Efficiency

Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced technical risk through local partnerships

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ESG Credentials

Positive ESG ratings and sustainability credentials that attract responsible investment

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Green Transition

Contribution to green transition through localized supply chains and sustainable practices

Our Commitment

We believe that building African value chains is not just an obligation but an opportunity. By aligning business goals with local development, companies can create shared prosperity while enhancing their market resilience.

Market Intelligence

Country, regional, and sector-specific analysis to inform strategic decisions

Capacity Development

Building talent pipelines in local content disciplines and expertise

Strategic Partnerships

Linking international investors with credible local partners for mutual success

Implementation Excellence

Designing tools and frameworks that improve competitiveness and transparency

African development

Learn. Engage. Lead.

Local content is a journey — from policy compliance to strategic advantage. Whether you are a regulator, operator, contractor, or investor, understanding local content means understanding how Africa is redefining value creation.