It is generally accepted that organizations which are seeking to improve levels of efficiency must adopt strategies, structures, policies and measures which contribute to achieving this objective.

The BDC and the businesses in general consequently need to compare themselves with other leading edge organizations in the industry to assist in the development and implementation of a system of performance measures, including international benchmark measures, to reflect the contribution of the sector to the socio-economic development of the country.

A survey of “Best Practices” locally and internationally in different industries will enable the company and stakeholder organizations to become internationally competitive in this era of trade liberalization and economic globalization.