Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) 2020-25 Strategic Plan and its first year implementation plan through the 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan (APP) that have been revised in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The revised planning documents are aligned to the 2019 - 24 Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and the 2020 special adjustments budget. These planning documents present a real shift in the delivery model of the Department as the focus on key thematic areas that the Department has been focusing on in delivering the business development services, as well as creating a conducive business environment for small businesses, Co-operatives and informal businesses during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic.