Functions of the EDC

The functions of the EDC shall be to, EDC. (a) develop policies and strategies for the development of new and existing industries with a particular focus on MSMEs; (b) design sectoral programmes and projects that address the needs of MSMEs and that are 8 aimed at promoting their growth and competitiveness; (c) collaborate with private and other public institutions in the and implementation of mechanisms for the development of MSMEs; (d) develop strategies to enhance and promote market competitiveness both on a sector level and on an individual enterprise level; (e) design and establish policies for technical co- operation; (f) create a program for market intelligence for the collection and dissemination of information relating to the developments in local, regional and international markets; (g) advise the Government on policy directions and issues affecting and relating to the industrial sector; (h) promote the development and consolidation of those institutions that provide, in whatever form, assistance to MSMEs. (i) review the environment for conducting business with a view to streamlining the same; (j) provide technical assistance to MSMEs and other industries or facilitate access to same; and (k) perform any other functions as may be assigned to it by this Act or any Regulations made thereunder. Enterprise Development Center [CAP. 279:01 9 Members and Staff of the EDC