What is Empowering?
Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities. This enables them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. It is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.
Empowerment as action refers both to the process of self-empowerment and to the professional support of people, which enables them to overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack of influence and to recognize and use their resources.
Empowering Suppliers In South Africa
An Empowering Supplier is a BEE-compliant entity that is a ‘good citizen’ South African entity that complies with all regulatory requirements of the country. All exempt micro enterprises (EMEs) automatically qualify as Empowering Suppliers.