The Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), Mcebisi Jonas delivered a Policy Speech for 2012/13 at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, Raymond Mhlaba Chamber on Thursday, 22 March 2012.
DEDEAT has been at the forefront in crafting and implementing responsive strategies to salvage the economy of the province which was severely affected by the economic crisis. In addition, Climate Change, Poverty and high Unemployment rate still remain the key challenges that need robust intervention through implementing sustainable initiatives and vigorous resource mobilization from all stakeholders.
With the recent investment announcements in the province and the relentless efforts to encourage the industry to exploit consistent government policies, the Eastern Cape still remains poised as a destination with abundant opportunities and is a major role player for economic growth and development.
You are cordially invited to a post the Policy Speech which will be held in partnership with the East London Industrial Development Zone and Coega Development Corporation to discuss the implementation of the policy direction and other interventions to be made in the coming financial year.
Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Time: 7h00 for 7h30
Venue: East London IDZ Conference Centre
We look forward to your participation in this important developmental milestone geared towards shaping the economy of the Province.
Draft Programme for Round Table Breakfast Session
7h00 – 7h30: Registration
7h30 – 7h45: Opening and Welcoming – Mr B Nelana, DEDEAT HOD
7H45 – 9H15: Keynote – Honourable MEC Mcebisi Jonas
Respondents
9h15 – 9h25: Organised Business
9h25 – 9h35: Organised Labour
9h35 – 9h45: Economic Specialist
9h45 – 10h00:Coega Development Corporation
10h00 – 10h25: Questions and Answers
10h25 – 10h45: Summary and Responses - Honourable MEC Mcebisi Jonas
10h45 – 11h00: Closing Remarks - Mr B Nelana, DEDEAT HOD
11h00: Breakfast
To RSVP please confirm:
Mawethu Rune
Cell: 082 450 5298
Tel: 043 605 7006
Email: mawethu.rune@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Khululwa Sotshana
Cell: 083 286 0571
Tel: 043 605 7006
E-mail: khululwa.sotshana@deaet.ecape.gov.za
