Deputy President Paul Mashatile has advocated for enhanced collaboration between government, private enterprise, and communities to stimulate inclusive economic growth in the Garden Route and the wider nation. Addressing the Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue virtually, he highlighted national frameworks such as the District Development Model and Public-Private Partnerships as vital for aligning resources and attracting investment.
Mashatile specifically endorsed the iThuba Development Project, a multi-billion rand initiative in Knysna designed to function as a training and business hub. He also promoted a R500 million support fund for spaza shops and small enterprises, emphasizing its focus on empowering youth and women. The Deputy President positioned these local efforts as aligning with the country's national development objectives, asserting that coordinated action is essential for generating employment and sustainable progress.
Mashatile specifically endorsed the iThuba Development Project, a multi-billion rand initiative in Knysna designed to function as a training and business hub. He also promoted a R500 million support fund for spaza shops and small enterprises, emphasizing its focus on empowering youth and women. The Deputy President positioned these local efforts as aligning with the country's national development objectives, asserting that coordinated action is essential for generating employment and sustainable progress.
