2.9 Guided by the framework agreed upon at NEDLAC, the Department of Trade & Industry has formulated its in-house responses focusing mainly on: . Improving access to finance. . Addressing under invoicing, dumping and illegal imports. . Leveraging the capital expenditure programme and broader government procurement to stimulate demand and support the local manufacturing base. . Improving competitiveness of local industries by intensifying awareness campaigns on the suite of incentives on offer. . Addressing growing global protectionism through active participation in trade negotiations.