84% 44% 51% 50%89% 91% 201120102009 71% 43% 48% 48%84% 86% Percentage of local purchasing in monetary terms – Global results 2009 2010 2011 Average percentage of purchases in the country 71% 84% 86% Average percentage of purchases in the state / region 43% 48% 48% 108 Vale 2011 Sustainability Report assessments were made of about one thousand micro and small companies to identify opportunities to enhance their management.