Main headlines from this issue

Dentons finds South Africa’s NIPP policy let down by poor implementation

The local office of global law firm Dentons has published its opinion of South Africa’s National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP). The mild critique of the policy’s regulatory framework and the NIP Revised Guidelines of 2013 comes as NIPP prepares for review..... lack of contract management skills…. lack of commitment by obligors.

Pakistan backdates offset regulation

Pakistan has backdated the offset regulation placed recently on the online portal of the Directorate General for Defence Purchase. The defence offset policy became effective October 15th, 2014, the regulation says. The date had been left blank.

Uganda demands joint ventures, says companies must understand “rules of the game”

Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority has informed visiting representatives of the Nordic Business Association that Uganda is encouraging joint ventures and they should rely on local content. Each delegate gave a personal account of their encounter with corrupt individuals or officials.

Indonesia pursues two joint ventures and a tolling deal with western primes

On her return from a European visit Indonesia’s Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Rini Soemarno, announced that three co-operation agreements with Western prime contractors are under negotiation.

Canada launches public consultations on F-35 decision – questions role of IP

“We are committed to ensuring that manufacturing contracts for whichever aircraft is chosen will go to Canadian companies”