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South Africa - Internal Link – EconomySouth Africa’s aerospace industry is essential to cooperation between academia, government, and stakeholders. Goldwyer, Creamer Media Features Writer ‘07 (Neal Goldwyer, February 9 2009, Engineering News “Clear skies predicted for aerospace industry” http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/clear-skies-predicted-for-aerospace-industry-2007-02-09 7/6/11 BLG) The institutional and policy framework of South Africa’s first industrial centre of excellence is now in place to facilitate fruitful cooperation between academia, government and stakeholders in an aerospace industry that is full of potential. The National Aerospace Centre of Excellence (NACoE) director Francois Denner is upbeat about the prospects for South African aerospace and not merely because of the potential export capability. He says that the country has the potential to become an original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) of regional aircraft through potential partnerships with Brazilian regional airline Embraea and Canadian transportation solutions manufacturer Bombardier, which produces small aircraft and business jets. He also foresees South African State-owned enterprise Denel Aviation and privately-owned Aerosud becoming privileged ‘first tier’ or direct suppliers to aerospace giants Boeing and Airbus. Denner says that a closer relationship with these dominant multi- nationals would teach South African firms what it takes to become globally competitive aircraft manufacturers. “There is a need at this point for an efficient cluster of companies operating as a unit. We need companies, no more than two or three, acting as first-tier suppliers to Boeing or Airbus. First-tier sup- pliers are companies that have proven their ability to meet stringent quality and certification requirements and are, therefore, in a better position to tender for work on new platforms and fleets such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing’s 787.” The orders placed with Denel and Aerosud reveal a confidence in our industry and its players, but Denner warns that the intense rivalry and competition that used to define South African aerospace cannot be risked at this stage when the country’s relatively small industry is proving its capabilities. South Africa – African Econ key to US EconAfrican economic success is key to preserving the US economy. Payne 03 (Donald Payne, congressman D-NJ, 4-30-03 "Congress and Africa: Perspectives of Congressman Payne and CBC", lexis) From the war on terrorism to the supply of crucial resources, from the campaign against threatening diseases to the opportunities for economic trade and investment, Africa is a key global player. We ignore the continent at our own peril. Africa matters in many ways. Trade and investments with Africa are growing. In 2002, for example, total U. S. exports to Africa totaled over $5.8 billion, while U. S. imports were $18 billion. If we take Nigeria alone, the West African giant is the 5th largest supplier of petroleum to the United States, and other key oil-rich countries like Angola and Gabon play key roles in meeting U. S. strategic resource requirements. While oil is clearly a source of U. S. interest it is also something that must be dealt with closely and carefully. Some of us know all too well that the extraction of oil and other precious resources found on the continent have sparked, funded, and exacerbated brutal wars which led to some of the greatest human rights abuses of our time. It is with this in mind that many are watching carefully and weighing in to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that these atrocities do not occur anymore. A major step was taken in the House recently when H. R. 1584 (Houghton and Rangel), a bill to implement effective measures to stop trade in conflict diamonds, was passed and subsequently became public law on April 25th. Many of you know that this has long been a work in progress. It shows how tragedy can sometimes spawn real progress and change. Africa is also making important gains in promoting democracy...This is a momentous period in Africa with the rebirth of the OAU in the form of the African Union and the launching of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD). The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), a staunch advocate for the strengthening of relations between the peoples of Africa and the U. S., especially the African-American community, is resolute to seize the moment. The CBC is determined to set the tone and define a clear agenda for Africa. The Black Caucus is convinced that strengthening cultural, political, and economic ties with Africa is good for America as well as the people of Africa. The CBC cannot afford to wait on the margins or observe from a distance. We must be actively engaged in what matters to our community since our destiny is tied with that of the rest of the world, especially with Africa. Africa, with its abundant natural resources and untapped human talent, matters economically, strategically, and politically. The African-American community has the means and talent to help Africa. Success in Africa brings prosperity and dignity to our community in America. South Africa - Now KeySpace key to South African Economy- now more than ever Erasmus, Media Club South Africa Staff Writer ‘08 (Janine Erasmus, SA’s aerospace industry takes off, 22 August 2008, MediaClubSouthAfrica.com “SA’s aerospace industry takes off” http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=689:centurion-aerospace-village-220808&catid=48:innovationnews&Itemid=115 7/5/11 BLG) Note: Mr Mpahlwa is South Africa Minister Of Trade And Industry, Speaking at the official launch of the CAV in August 2008, Mpahlwa said that “The aerospace industry is a highly visible, prestigious and strategic industry that reflects South Africa’s ongoing transformation at home, whilst cementing the strategic ties with traditional trading and industrial partners in Europe and the US.” Mpahlwa also highlighted South Africa’s new, alternative alliances with similarly developing nations such as India, Brazil and China. The minister added that government has clear plans for the aerospace industry and is intent on developing it to be as healthy and vibrant as the automotive industry by 2014, with the vision of a sustainable, growing, empowered and internationally recognised South African aerospace industry by this time. The government’s National Industrial Policy Framework, which came into effect in August 2007, recognises the opportunities available for South African companies engaged in advanced manufacturing to participate in the world market and produce high-value export revenues. The primary function of the National Industrial Policy Framework is to lay down government’s approach, for the short-medium and medium-long terms, to the industrial development of South Africa’s economy. 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