The third iteration of the National Integrated Small Enterprise Development (NISED) framework advocates for the promotion of entrepreneurship, growth, and support of MSMEs and Co-operatives. The mandate of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is to lead and coordinate an integrated approach to the promotion and development of entrepreneurship, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Co-operatives.

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