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Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Table 1: Summary of departmental allocation

To be appropriated by Vote in 2023/24 R2 000 800 000
Responsible Executive Authority MEC of Economic Development, Environmental
Affairs and Tourism
Administrating Department Department of Economic Development,
Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Accounting Officer Head of Department

1.. Overview

1.1 Vision

By 2030, the Province will have a growing, transformed, diversified and inclusive green economy in a
sustainable environment.

1.2 Mission
A provincial catalyst for sustainable and inclusive economic development that promotes sound
environmental management.

1.3 Core functions and responsibilities

The core functions of the department are summarised as follows:
x To drive economic growth and development in the Eastern Cape;
x To develop key sectors of the economy through the provincial economic development strategy;

x To develop and promote the provincial tourism sector;
x To provide consumer protection services, gambling and betting regulations, trade inspection and
regulate the liquor industry; and
x To develop regulatory frameworks and monitor the implementation of policies for the protection of
biodiversity and environment in the province.

1.4 Main Services
The department’s core services are centred around economic and tourism development as well as
environmental management. These services include but not limited to:
x Coordinate all strategic initiatives relating to the creation of decent work through inclusive economic
growth; including the implementation of the relevant components of the National Development Plan,
Vision 2030 and a number of sector strategies;
x Develop and utilise strategic frameworks and partnerships for the support and promotion of sustainable
Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Cooperatives as well as support local procurement
in the province;
x Promote entrepreneurship and job creation by supporting the Isiqalo Youth Fund;

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