Ministry of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives

Ministry of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives (Cooperatives Division) - Conducive legal and institutional framework for a rejuvenated, engendered and inclusive cooperative movement for the sustainability of a sound economic and social environment facilitating business development. To facilitate the promotion of diversified, emerging and innovative cooperatives and involve more young persons and women in the development, consolidation and advancement of the cooperative movement.

Mission is to act as a facilitator and catalyst for the development of a resilient, vibrant and competitive manufacturing sector with a view to fostering employment creation and creating wealth for higher economic growth. Objectives:

• To promote globally competitive industries
• To foster product and market diversification
• To stimulate exports in existing and emerging markets
• To support green, socially responsible and quality initiatives in enterprises
• To enhance market access through internationally recognized standards