In order to maximize benefits for local businesses through Ambatovy’s Business Training Center (BTC), created in 2012, Ambatovy held a HSE training (Health, Safety and Security) in Antananarivo, at the request of the Union of Construction Companies in Madagascar, on April 11-12. The training mainly focused on HSE even though some of these companies were already ISO 9001 certified. HSE is one of the most important parts of the process to comply with the high standards that Ambatovy requires when it partners with a business. In fact, Ambatovy’s objectives are to develop the skills of local businesses and to make them capable of meeting the standards of the company. This is based on the fact that the local economy is important but businesses lack some skills in terms of Ambatovy’s requirements. The implementation of the BTC reflects the company’s desire to revive the local economy. Ambatovy targets current and future suppliers and subcontractors wishing to meet the company’s requirements. The BTC also targets students and individuals in an effort to maximize the benefits for the local economy.
It is important to note that the leading members of the Union of Construction Companies already toured the Ambatovy sites in 2012. Also, Ambatovy is currently providing training on “call for tender” to twenty business representatives from Moramanga.
