Economic development

INTEGRATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Support and develop business enterprises
Promote the economic growth and development of local economies with partnerships with key stakeholders by aligning local and regional economic development initiatives with government programmes
Facilitate the process of empowerment and creation of an enabling business environment for previously disadvantaged individuals.

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TRADE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Facilitate trade promotion, retention and attraction of investment in priority sectors
Facilitate the implementation of national and provincial priority programmes
Create an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth and development of prioritised and emerging sectors in the Eastern Cape
Drive implementation of programmes in these prioritised sectors: Automotive, green economy, manufacturing and tourism.

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BUSINESS REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE

Lobby for the provision of a regulatory environment that addresses barriers in the broader environment
Promote good corporate governance principles, stability and efficiency in doing business
Develop, implement and promote measures that ensure the rights and interests of all consumers.
Promote and maintain an effective and efficient regulatory system for the regulation of business, industries and sectors.

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ECONOMIC PLANNING

Develop evidence-based provincial policies and strategies which inform decision-making processes
Ensure accessible scientific information to inform economic policy and planning processes.

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TOURISM

Create an enabling tourism environment through legislation, policy and strategy development
Create demand and supply for tourism
Ensure sustainability and tourism sector transformation.

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