Programme 4: Economic Development and Dialogue The purpose of this programme is to promote social dialogue in order to foster economic development. The Department envisage to: . lead government in its dialogue with the social partners on matters pertaining to economic development and attempt to build consensus with, and acquire the active support of Labour, Business and the Community on government's economic development policies, plans, goals and growth path for economic development; . represent government in the discussions about the implementation of the Framework Agreement on South Africa's Response to the Economic Crisis: . develop the capacity of the social partners to engage in social dialogue, including at sectoral and workplace level; and . enhance productivity, entrepreneurship and innovation.