Key projects identified to unlock growth in Gauteng

The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) is streamlining its operations in order to better combat the effects of the current financial crisis and has identified some key projects that could unlock growth in the province. The organisation is working on identifying and packaging a number of high-impact projects that can unlock manufacturing growth in certain key sectors. These include an agricultural hub initiative (cut flower, mushrooms, essential oils) where GEDA is working with partners to facilitate funding for previously disadvantaged individuals identified for participation. Production of solar water-heating panels is another area of focus, where. GEDA is identifying and targeting investors who have expressed an interest in investing in this industry. The organisation has also launched an export portal which seeks to proactively market products of Gauteng-based companies to foreign markets.