Bosasa – an emerging Global Citizen
Bosasa – an emerging Global Citizen
"Bosasa is becoming a truly global citizen". Chairman Jo Gumede is chuffed after reviewing the standards and the right to use this stamp of approval, laid down at a European Convention. Sounds grand but what is a 'global citizen'? We know that as far back as the 4th century BC, the Greeks coined the term 'citizen of the world'. It is only now that we are beginning to understand what that means. It is now that Bosasa with its global outreach can stake its citizenship as a Group of Companies. Sure the internet can explain that we are connecting worldwide daily and in nanoseconds. But actually, the idea of being a global citizen in the 21st century goes far beyond that.
How do we shape?
Joe Gumede dwells on the overlapping criteria against which countries and companies are measured to meet this standard in 2011. "The principles are very simple ones, but we cannot see them in isolation. We have to look at the whole picture because there is a degree of overlap. Working within the domestic law is important and sometimes working to international law standards, becomes even more important. Our approach to information security confirms that. We have meaningful knowledge across the board, that we are able to share for the betterment of the world. Many of our patented inventions are now sought in other countries. We need strong global alliances which look beyond business into the sustainable development of the country with whom they are trading. We have those now in six countries, with more pending. That means shared values. Looking after the national interest but always keeping an eye on international matters comes next. We have welcomed regular international visitors who have come to South Africa specifically to learn from us at Youth Centres because we have developed best practises. With globalisation we are all interconnected as a concerned community which includes environmental concerns and of course global warming. We have aggressively supported the Green IQ project. We continue to track global trends and benchmarks by attending every major exhibition and convention in core states. Our approach has always been innovative and scientific. Look at Trustmaster, and our bow shaped, anti-climb fences and our unbreakable spoons at Correctional Centres. We have contributed to human rights by changing the nature and frequency of quality meals in correctional centres and the grateful letters from offenders lends testimony to that. Our social responsibility programmes have no peer. Many of the youth we have assisted with our comprehensive rehabilitation programmes have gained recognition beyond our borders in professional spheres. One represented South Africa in Thailand as a fashion designer. "
We may be an emerging global citizen but we cannot rest on our laurels. According to CEO Gavin Watson "...our strategic projects for the next three years are aligned to meet all these criteria. They will also help us choose our partners."
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"Bosasa is becoming a truly global citizen". Chairman Jo Gumede is chuffed after reviewing the standards and the right to use this stamp of approval, laid down at a European Convention. Sounds grand but what is a 'global citizen'? We know that as far back as the 4th century BC, the Greeks coined the term 'citizen of the world'. It is only now that we are beginning to understand what that means. It is now that Bosasa with its global outreach can stake its citizenship as a Group of Companies. Sure the internet can explain that we are connecting worldwide daily and in nanoseconds. But actually, the idea of being a global citizen in the 21st century goes far beyond that.
How do we shape?
Joe Gumede dwells on the overlapping criteria against which countries and companies are measured to meet this standard in 2011. "The principles are very simple ones, but we cannot see them in isolation. We have to look at the whole picture because there is a degree of overlap. Working within the domestic law is important and sometimes working to international law standards, becomes even more important. Our approach to information security confirms that. We have meaningful knowledge across the board, that we are able to share for the betterment of the world. Many of our patented inventions are now sought in other countries. We need strong global alliances which look beyond business into the sustainable development of the country with whom they are trading. We have those now in six countries, with more pending. That means shared values. Looking after the national interest but always keeping an eye on international matters comes next. We have welcomed regular international visitors who have come to South Africa specifically to learn from us at Youth Centres because we have developed best practises. With globalisation we are all interconnected as a concerned community which includes environmental concerns and of course global warming. We have aggressively supported the Green IQ project. We continue to track global trends and benchmarks by attending every major exhibition and convention in core states. Our approach has always been innovative and scientific. Look at Trustmaster, and our bow shaped, anti-climb fences and our unbreakable spoons at Correctional Centres. We have contributed to human rights by changing the nature and frequency of quality meals in correctional centres and the grateful letters from offenders lends testimony to that. Our social responsibility programmes have no peer. Many of the youth we have assisted with our comprehensive rehabilitation programmes have gained recognition beyond our borders in professional spheres. One represented South Africa in Thailand as a fashion designer. "
We may be an emerging global citizen but we cannot rest on our laurels. According to CEO Gavin Watson "...our strategic projects for the next three years are aligned to meet all these criteria. They will also help us choose our partners."
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For more information, please go to our website Bosasa
Linked In
Braby's
Facebook page
Youtube
Bosasa
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