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Local Economic Development (LED) Unit

The Local Economic Development (LED) Unit of Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality is committed to driving inclusive economic growth, reducing poverty, and creating sustainable livelihoods for residents.

  • SMME Support and Development – Providing training, mentorship, and funding linkages to small businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Job Creation Initiatives – Facilitating public-private partnerships, EPWP programs, and skills development projects that generate employment
  • Investment Promotion – Attracting local and external investors through strategic projects and an enabling business environment
  • Agricultural and Rural Development – Supporting cooperatives and emerging farmers through infrastructure, markets, and capacity-building
  • Tourism and Heritage Promotion – Leveraging the region’s natural and cultural assets to stimulate tourism-related economic activity
  • Enterprise Development Zones – Identifying and developing economic hubs to support local industries and trade

Through strategic planning and community collaboration, the LED Unit plays a vital role in building a resilient and thriving local economy that benefits all citizens.

 

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