| Stated Role |
OVERALL FUNCTIONS <P>1. Implement the SMEs policy. <P>2. Formulate policies for SMEs development. <P>3. Develop legal and regulatory framework for SMEs development. <P>4. Promote, coordinate and monitor innovative financing schemes for SMEs. <P>5. Provide skills and management training that support entrepreneurship and small business growth. <P>6. Facilitate linkages between large-scale enterprises and SMEs . <P>7. Business consultancy services to SMEs. <P>8. Ensure that infrastructural facilities are provided for SMEs. <P>9. Research into investment and marketing opportunities for SMEs. <P>10. Develop and Maintain data base for SMEs. <P>• Administer the SME Empowerment Fund. <P>12. Liaise with sector Ministries involved in the promotion of SMEs. <P>13. Provide financial, administrative and human resources management and support services<P> |