Analysis of the Needs, State and Performance of Small and Medium Businesses in the Agriculture, Manufacturing, ICT and Tourism Sectors in South Africa

SEDA

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)  commissioned Mthente to undertake a research analysis of the needs, state and performance of SMEs in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, with the latter focused on the information and communication technology (ICT) and tourism sectors.  The research was designed to provide guidance to SEDA as to how these enterprises can be better served and supported to create jobs and contribute to the national government’s objectives of sustained economic development and employment creation.