The aim of the oversight visit was three-fold, namely: . Briefing by the Provincial Department of Economic Development The aim of the brief was to ascertain developments and progress regarding the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) of the North-West Province, in relation to the following: i. Alignment of the PGDS with the national plans (new Growth Path and Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP2)). ii. Relationship between the North-West Province and the Development Finance Institutions (Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Khula Enterprise Finance Ltd (Khula), the South African Micro-Apex Finance (SAMAF)) and the Economic Regulatory Bodies (Competition Commission, Competition Tribunal and the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC); . Visiting a project funded by the Provincial Department of Economic Development; and . Meeting with the community and business in Rustenburg (Bojanala Platinum District Municipality) on the role and impact of the DFIs (Industrial Development Corporation, Khula and South African Micro-finance Apex Fund) and the ERBs (Competition Commission, Competition Tribunal and the International Trade Administration Commission of SA) with the focus on creation of jobs and poverty alleviation.