Industrial Development and Employment Creation Sustainable economic growth and industrial development is directly linked to a sustainable energy policy and strategies and is essential for government to accelerate employment creation and reduce poverty by 2014 and beyond. While the Committee largely agrees with the various industrial policy initiatives, the Committee urges government to ensure that such initiatives are balanced with the need to promote competitiveness and protect existing industries such as textiles and clothing industries. Government support must be carefully targeted and ultimately create sustainable industries.