The Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) is an independent national Membership Organisation established to lead the Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Verification Industry as it takes up a vital role in the transformation of the South African economy. This website serves as a resource for ABP Members, the Verification Industry at large, and for the corporate sector looking for more information on B-BEEE Verification. ABP prides itself on being a valuable tool in the growth of the Verification Industry, and in the advancement and development of B-BBEE good practices in accordance with Government policy. Why the Amalgamated Body? • Re-aligning our position – inclusive not exclusive • Important to speak with ONE voice when representing the industry • A single Code of Conduct for all industry players – one channel for raising complaints and appeals • Standardized qualification criteria and a single CPD programme for all Members • Consistent application of the Codes with the same interpretation • Unified and intensified engagements with government, being the BEE Custodian • Current membership includes BEE Verification Agencies (VAs), Individual BEE Consultants, BEE Consulting Firms, Corporates, Accounting Officers & Auditors The benefits • Stabilized market conditions • Reputable Professional Body and Members • Improved standards of BEE Professionals • Certainty of verification outcomes • Less points-shopping due to single interpretation • Levelled playing field • Consistent transformation outcomes • Measurable BEE and transformation targets ABP – professionalizing the industry – raising the bar • All three Industry Bodies have been representing their Members on formal structures (separately) o the B-BBEE MDP Steering Committee o Market industry-related functions and summits (BEE, procurement and transformation conferences) • Been working together on professionalizing the industry