An overview of the key phases of the EDD's work from the year 2009 to 2013 was outlined. The Minister indicated that the work had happened in ten (10) phases which started from the establishment of the Ministry up to the launch and implementation of the infrastructure plan in 2013. The specific phases were outlined as follows: . Phase 1: establish a Ministry for policy integration work (2009); . Phase 2: co-ordinate response to recession/global economic crisis (2009- 11); . Phase 3: establish a functioning Department: EDD (2010-12); . Phase 4: transfer 6 public entities to EDD and begin process of mandate alignment on jobs (2010); . Phase 5: complete development of a New Growth Path: NGP (2010); . Phase 6: align work in government to NGP; start implementing Outcome 4: Jobs and Growth and launch work on infrastructure jobs driver (2011-12); . Phase 7: refocus the IDC and Competition and Trade Commission on jobs (2011-13); . Phase 8: dialogue to develop social accords on key NGP areas (2011-13); . Phase 9: consolidate small business entities (2012-13); and . Phase 10: launch and implement infrastructure plan and strengthen NGP focus on industrial policy (2012-2013).