The Department of Technology Development and Productive Sectors is one of the four key departments under the Economic Empowerment Agency. This department is dedicated to providing technical services, advancing technology within productive sectors, encouraging innovation in machinery and ICT systems, and introducing new technologies to enhance productivity.
Led by a Director, the Department of Technology Development and Productive Sectors is organized into two divisions:
- Technology Development and Innovation Division
2. Productive Sector Development Division
Responsibilities of the Department
The primary responsibilities of the Department of Technology Development and Productive Sectors include:
1. Promoting the use of simple, technology-based machinery in productive sectors.
- Encouraging the development of new machinery to simplify and increase production.
- Supporting innovation in ICT systems that contribute to the growth of productive sectors.
- Addressing technical and technological challenges faced by producers.
- Providing guidance on the proper use of production machinery.
Technology Development and Innovation Division
The Technology Development and Innovation Division provides technical services, including machinery maintenance, promotes innovation in ICT systems and production machinery, and introduces new technologies and ICT systems to enhance productivity in the sectors. This division is managed by a Senior Officer with expertise relevant to the division’s responsibilities.
Responsibilities of the Technology Development and Innovation Division
1. Promoting the use of simple, technology-based machinery in productive sectors.
2. Encouraging the development of new machinery to simplify and increase production.
3. Supporting innovation in ICT systems that foster the growth of productive sectors.
4. Addressing technical and technological challenges faced by producers.
5. Providing guidance on the proper use of production machinery.
Productive Sector Development Division
The Productive Sector Development Division oversees the growth and development of productive sectors by providing non-financial support services, such as establishing production zones with appropriate infrastructure, advising on the management of production areas, and addressing challenges faced by these sectors. This division also ensures balanced growth across the key productive sectors to promote equitable development and mitigate resource allocation imbalances. Led by a Senior Officer with relevant expertise, the division is dedicated to sustainable sector advancement.
Responsibilities of the Productive Sector Development Division
1. Maintaining machinery at agency centers.
2. Promoting innovation in new production methods and service delivery.
3. Identifying and introducing new technologies to enhance product quality and support local producers.
4. Managing and evaluating balanced growth across major productive sectors to ensure equitable development.
5. Monitoring production activities of small- and medium-sized manufacturers and advising on strategies for growth.
6. Providing guidance on efficient industrial production management for manufacturers.
7. Overseeing access to production spaces and infrastructure and managing shared production facilities for small, micro, and medium enterprises.
8. Managing shared production centers owned by ZEEA.
9. Coordinating discussions with key productive sectors regarding sectoral development and challenges.
10. Assessing productive sector development and advising ZEEA and the government, recommending program reforms to achieve sustainable growth.