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PUM has served over 40,000 customers since 1978. Over the years therefore, we have collected thousands of stories and best practices. Do you want to be inspired? Please read the stories below.
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Training for more professional hospitality in Ethiopia The hospitality industry is thriving in Ethiopia but there’s a shortage of trained personnel. A few years ago, the tourist office, university and hotel association in the city of Mek’ele asked PUM for help. |
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PUM flies climate neutral Sustainable entrepreneurship is part of PUM’s DNA, yet the CO2 emissions caused by the flights made by our experts total 7,870 tons a year. |
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Women make the difference in rural Ghana PUM experts make a positive contribution by transferring their knowledge and expertise to entrepreneurs and local communities. |
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‘PUM helps us to make many peoples’ lives better’ Having worked herself out of poverty and depression, the South Africa entrepreneur Indrani Govender had just one goal; to do the same for others. Her construction company grew dramatically, but somehow there were no profits. |
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Tanzania turns work into skill Youth unemployment in Tanzania is huge and yet the economy itself is growing. In the building industry, for instance, there’s a huge demand for highly skilled workers. |
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New textile industry creates local growth Oribags, a Ugandan business in Kampala producing paper boxes and bags, is successfully run by entrepreneur Rusia Orikiriza. With high ambitions, she called on PUM for help in setting up a new fashion and clothing line. |
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Creating sustainable jobs for women in South Africa Women’s role in economic development is worldwide of major importance. PUM will promote diversity by creating opportunities for women and youth in entrepreneurship. |
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Free-range eggs: a first for Jordan Locally produced free-range eggs have recently become available in Jordan. An impressive first for the country. |
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SKY helps young people in Uganda find jobs Uganda launched the Skilling Youth for Employment in Agribusiness (SKY) project with a view to combating youth unemployment. Businesses and the education sector there are cooperating to give young farmers practical training. |
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Lago de Tota: Mirror of the Cosmos Colombia’s largest lake, Lago de Tota, occupies an area of some 6000 hectares and is located at an altitude of 3,015 metres above sea level. |
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