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SMMES must become the backbone of the economy
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The National Development Plan requires 90% of the jobs that need to be created by 2030 to come from SMMES - and for this radical transformation is needed.
The Minister was unequivocal - working alone we will never realise the mission of SMMES becoming the backbone of the economy - it is important government works and harmonises at levels - agencies, departments and ministerial levels - to leverage private sector support.
"We are working with the departments of Social Development, Public Works, Forestry and Fisheries, Energy, Defense and Science and Technology, amongst others, to create opportunities for the growth and development of SMMES across sectors."
The growth of the SMME sector requires focus on three elements:
- - Public Sector Procurement
- Regulation
- Access to financeThe changes in the B-BBEE Codes stem directly from the National Development Plan and have resulted in pressure on large enterprises to deliver a minimum of 40% target in the following areas: procurement, supplier development and enterprise development - to facilitate the growth of SMMES. If this does not happen, scorecard accreditation will be affected. Large enterprises have already been engaging with the Department to achieve this.
Dr Mathews Phosa expressed his gratitude to Topco and the minister, and in support of the minister's points had the following comments:
- - SMMEs must become the backbone of the economy
- Empowerment must happen through education
- The Department needs a bigger budget
- We must not be afraid to deal with the challenges
Dr Phosa and many other renowned leaders in empowerment and transformation will continue to address the delegates over the next two days on crucial issues.
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