Members of the media are invited to the launch of the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) 2011/12 – 13/14 which will be hosted by Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Presentations will also be provided by DirectorGeneral Lionel October; Deputy Director-General, Nimrod Zalk and IDC Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Qhena.
Date: 2 April 2012
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: IDC Auditorium, 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton. (Entrance to the Auditorium is on Grayston Drive.)
The briefing aims to communicate:
- The significant progress achieved with respect to the implementation of IPAP;
- The framework and principles of the new Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme; and
- A range of other key programmes including new interventions contained in the IPAP such as the Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s).
Garth Strachan
Chief Director
Industrial Policy
Department of Trade and Industry
E-mail: GStrachan@thedti.gov.za
Cell: 083 454 6667
or
Sidwell Medupe (Departmental Spokesperson)
Tel: 012 394 1650
Cell: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za
