About PUM Netherlands Senior Experts
PUM Netherlands Senior Experts is a non-profit organization that has been providing expert advice and support to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries for over 40 years. With a network of 1,700 voluntary experts, PUM has helped thousands of businesses grow and thrive in 35 different countries.
The organization's mission is to promote sustainable economic development by sharing knowledge, skills, and expertise with entrepreneurs in developing countries. PUM experts come from various fields such as agriculture, engineering, finance, marketing, and management. They are all highly experienced professionals who have retired or taken a sabbatical from their jobs but still want to contribute their skills to society.
PUM's approach is based on the principle of "teaching someone how to fish instead of giving them fish." The organization believes that by transferring knowledge and skills to local entrepreneurs and SMEs, they can become self-sufficient and create long-term economic growth in their communities.
PUM's services are free of charge for the recipients. The organization covers all expenses related to travel, accommodation, insurance, etc., for its experts. This means that PUM can provide its services even in remote areas where other organizations may not be able to reach.
Over the years, PUM has helped businesses across various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, tourism & hospitality industry among others. Some examples include helping farmers improve their crop yields through better irrigation techniques; assisting manufacturers with quality control processes; supporting tourism operators with marketing strategies; advising SMEs on financial management practices among others.
One of the unique aspects of PUM's approach is its emphasis on building long-term relationships with its clients. Experts typically spend two weeks working closely with local entrepreneurs or SMEs during which they transfer knowledge through hands-on training sessions or workshops tailored specifically for each client’s needs.
In addition to providing direct support to businesses in developing countries,PUM also works closely with local partner organizations such as chambers of commerce or business associations.This helps ensure that the impact created by Pum’s interventions goes beyond individual companies but also benefits entire industries or regions
Overall,Pum Netherlands Senior Experts plays an important role in promoting sustainable economic development across many parts of Africa,Latin America,and Asia.Their work helps create jobs,reduces poverty,and contributes towards building more resilient communities.Pum Netherlands Senior Experts remains committed towards continuing this work well into future so as help build more prosperous societies around world
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