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The phrase “supply chain integrity” has become a standard fixture in organisational policy documents and donor compliance frameworks. It appears in procurement guidelines, ESG reports and risk registers across the humanitarian and development sector. What it rarely appears in is a credible description of how it is achieved when the supply chain runs through a conflict zone, a border region with no functioning regulatory authority or a market where informal actors dominate, and paper trails are unreliable by design.
18 August 26
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Closing that gap between policy language and operational reality is the defining challenge for any organisation serious about accountability in fragile environments.
In the second edition of our Fragile States series, we examine why supply chain integrity requires more than sanctions screening, document reviews, and compliance checklists. In high-risk environments, the most significant risks often sit beyond formal records and require a deeper understanding of local realities, relationships, and operating conditions.
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Should you require more information about this series, please do not hesitate to contact Willie Oelofse or Paul Otonglo.