Integrated Economic Development Services & Business Regulations
Trade, Sector and Tourism Development
Economic Research, Strategy & Planning
Environmental Management Services
Welcome to
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs is mandated to oversee the socio-economic transformation in the province. It therefore leads the policy and strategic initiatives directed at promoting development and growth in various sectors of the economy. However, to achieve its objectives, the Department has to co-operate with various stakeholders and social partners that include the private sector and civil society. National and provincial legislative, policy and strategic frameworks guide the operations of the Department. Some of the national acts that are critical to the operations of this portfolio are the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, particularly Schedule 6 which stipulates the competences of the provincial government on matters of economic development and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) among other sector specific acts.
To provide creative and innovative leadership towards:
Vision Statement
Attainment of a radically transformed growing, inclusive, innovative and
sustainable economy, thereby optimizing employment in KwaZulu-Natal.
Mission Statement
To provide creative and innovative leadership towards:
- Facilitating integrated economic planning and growth
- Being a catalyst for economic transformation job creation and sustainable development
- Implementing strategies that drive economic growth and promote sound environmental management and climate resilience
- Creating a conducive environment for trade, investment and tourism
- Developing, monitoring and enforcing a sound business, environmental and consumer protection framework
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