There are high and increasing levels of unemployment which pose an existential threat to the country
The public and private sectors to drive programmes and adopt economic development policies and strategies that lead to the creation of meaningful and sustainable jobs in both sectors
The current low level of investment hinders economic growth and job creation
Vision: An investment environment which is attractive and hospitable to investors, both local and foreign, and which reflects an optimally constructive balance between the two
The business environment has become increasingly complex and imposes a huge cost on businesses while hindering entrepreneurship
A simplification of the regulatory environment to improve the cost and ease of doing business
There are high and increasing levels of unemployment which pose an existential threat to the country
The public and private sectors to drive programmes and adopt economic development policies and strategies that lead to the creation of meaningful and sustainable jobs in both sectors
The current low level of investment hinders economic growth and job creation
Vision: An investment environment which is attractive and hospitable to investors, both local and foreign, and which reflects an optimally constructive balance between the two
The business environment has become increasingly complex and imposes a huge cost on businesses while hindering entrepreneurship
A simplification of the regulatory environment to improve the cost and ease of doing business
Society and businesses are faced with rampant crime, grime and corruption
A safe and secure environment with strong institutions of justice and good governance, and a culture of accountability
The decline of the national and local network infrastructure in general, and electricity in particular, poses a fundamental threat to the economy
A national and local infrastructure platform that supports the growth of a dynamic, modern economy
Small and micro businesses are struggling to survive and thrive
A vibrant small and micro business sector which creates start-ups and sustainable enterprises
There is a lack of meaningful partnerships between all sectors of society
Improved impact of collaboration and partnerships
Environmental vulnerability is increasing and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent
Build more resilient supply chains, cities, towns and rural areas, which are networked and adaptable
There is a shortage of skills for the modern economy
The public and private sectors will jointly promote the development of skills and education to ensure that the economy is well-served, especially in sectors which are identified as being of particular significance to the country’s economic growth
Society and businesses are faced with rampant crime, grime and corruption
A safe and secure environment with strong institutions of justice and good governance, and a culture of accountability
The decline of the national and local network infrastructure in general, and electricity in particular, poses a fundamental threat to the economy
A national and local infrastructure platform that supports the growth of a dynamic, modern economy
Small and micro businesses are struggling to survive and thrive
A vibrant small and micro business sector which creates start-ups and sustainable enterprises
There is a lack of meaningful partnerships between all sectors of society
Improved impact of collaboration and partnerships
Environmental vulnerability is increasing and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent
Build more resilient supply chains, cities, towns and rural areas, which are networked and adaptable
There is a shortage of skills for the modern economy
The public and private sectors will jointly promote the development of skills and education to ensure that the economy is well-served, especially in sectors which are identified as being of particular significance to the country’s economic growth
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