NORTH WEST DEDECT
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT) in the North West has implemented a number of strategic activities to uplift communities through Economic Development.
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n a resounding demonstration of its commitment to economic empowerment, the North West Province government, led by the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT ), has intensified its support for Cooperative Financial Institutions (CFIs). The province played a pivotal role at the 2023 Cooperative Banking Institutions (CBIs) Indaba held at the luxurious Sun City, a collaborative effort with the Co-operative Banks Development Agency (CBDA). The recently concluded Indaba aimed to assess progress in implementing the sector strategy, address challenges, and chart the way forward. Key discussions centred on elevating the cooperative banking sector as a catalyst for community development. The spotlight shone on the significance of an effective Secondary Cooperative Bank, Advocacy Association, and the formulation of a comprehensive financial inclusion policy.
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Municipal Focus
“A developing economy creates jobs. And that will uplift our people in the North West Province out of poverty – hence our commitment.” - MEC Thlapi
