THE DTI AND WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL PARTNER TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneurship is recognised as a key driver of innovation and growth in any economy. To address this need and to ensure that small businesses in South Africa can progressively increase their contribution to the South African economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and Wits Business School have embarked on a collaborative and strategic partnership.  This was signified through the recent launch of the Centre for Entrepreneurship aimed at contributing to the national goal of wealth and employment creation.

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry,  Maria Ntuli, indicated that “This type of Public-Private Partnership must be encouraged and supported to ensure that we succeed in developing our economy”.  “We view entrepreneurship as one of the important pillars for creating sustainable economic growth and achieving some of our developmental goals”,  she said.

This partnership is set to promote a culture of entrepreneurship amongst South African communities.

Source: Department of Trade and Industry (http://www.thedti.gov.za)