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Economic Development
Industrial Development Corporation & Small Enterprise Finance Agency on their Strategic Plans: briefings postponed
3 Jul 2014
The scheduled briefings did not take place. After consultation with the Committee management, the Chairperson decided that the corporate strategic plan of the Industrial Development Corporation had not been received in time for members to prepare themselves, and that the two briefings could not be heard. There was a discussion ...
Economic Development
Election of Chairperson
24 Jun 2014
The Committee met breifly to elect a Chairperson. Ms E Coleman (ANC) was elected unopposed to the position.
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Minister & Department of Economic Development responses to public submissions
27 Jan 2014
The Minister of Economic Development presented an overview of the intention behind the Infrastructure Development Bill (the Bill) and the comments on, and, where applicable, proposals for new wording following public submissions. He noted that over the past four years, when infrastructure was identified as a major jobs driver, infrastructure ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 3
16 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the third day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, and noted that the Minister’s response to submissions was scheduled for 28 January.
South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), an environmental justice organisation, was concerned about lack of consultation between the Minister and Department of ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 2
15 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the second day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Amendment Bill, hearing submissions from eight entities. Committee Members were appreciative of suggestions, but called upon several presenters to make further written recommendations on possible amendments to clauses, as well responding to outstanding questions in writing. ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49- 2013]: Public hearings Day 1
14 Jan 2014
The Portfolio Committee heard from eight entities on the first day of the public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, now tagged by the Joint Tagging Mechanism as a section 76 bill. Common concerns were expressed by several of the entities, with the majority commenting on lack of full consultation ...