Here is how IBM Provides Advice for Angola's Energy, Tourism and Education Sectors.

In this approach, we talk about the improvement of the economy, education, tourism and the oil and gas industries.

In fact, the IBM team of experts developed a blueprint for Angola's Centro de Apoio Empresarial (CAE) to better train small and medium sized businesses to tailor their services for the oil and gas sector, giving them promising opportunities for growth.

Connectikpeople has observed that, the recommendations included closer collaboration

with local universities. 

IBM advised CAE to train its own staff members to better understand the needs, challenges and standards of the energy industry. The team suggested the creation of CAE certifications for service providers, helping oil companies choose qualified partners.  Finally, IBM suggested that CAE streamline and automate its own key internal business functions. 

In terms of tourism, the IBM team recommended increased promotion of cultural events in provinces across Angola, introducing guided tours to areas of interest and implementing safety measures at beaches. 

Regarding the Education the team recommended that the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Angola (AIESPA) consider more precisely aligning the coursework needs of students with the skills of teachers, and better aligning graduate student skills to industry needs. The team also recommended the creation of an online platform so that members of the organization can share information and ideas. Establishing the University Information Network of Angola would play a role in making this plan come to fruition.  

The projects were coordinated with the Angolan Ministry for Petroleum Sonangol, the Ministry of Hospitality and Tourism, and the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Angola. 

Finally, Connectikpeople may recall that, by year's end, approximately 2,400 IBM employees based in 52 countries will have been dispatched on more than 187 Corporate Service Corps engagements, and undertaken 850 team assignments in 34 countries since the founding of the program five years ago, in 2008. Over the last five years, the program has sent more than 638 employees on 56 teams to more than 11 countries in Africa.