In this episode of the Cutting Edge, Edge Growth Business Development Manager, Nabeela Vally sits down with Adjunct Faculty and Practice Director at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) - Anne Cabot-Alletzhauser. Together, they delve into the very relevant outcomes of the recent study conducted by GIBS titled “Enhancing Enterprise and Supplier Development Ecosystem Effectiveness in South Africa,” they examine how misaligned goals, quick fixes, and fragmented collaboration often leave SMEs dependent on support instead of building toward sustainable growth. They also explore actionable strategies and opportunities to create a stronger, more effective ESD ecosystem that empowers SMEs to develop independently and sustainably.