a. Following the formation of the new Ministry of Entrepreneurship under which LEA now falls, you have been asked to choose two of LEA’s values and explain their relevance to your new principals. b. State the following aspects of LEA’s strategy and explain how they support the Government of Botswana’s reset agenda. vision mission c. Do the above mission and vision meet the characteristics below and support your answer with reasons. Brief Flexible Distinct / unique d. State LEA’s Customers and two of its Stakeholders.
In Accordance with The Small Business Act (SBA), Local Enterprise Authority’s Mandate Is to
Promote Entrepreneurship and Develop The Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMES)
through:
Providing assistance to SMMEs in the preparation of business plans, feasibility studies and
market surveys;
Improving the business skills and competences of SMME entrepreneurs through the provision
of training and advisory services in entrepreneurship development, technology, marketing and
through appropriate mentoring services;
Creating growth opportunities for SMMEs through securing greater access to Government
procurement contract for goods and services, in consultation with Government Ministries, local
authorities and Parastatal organizations;
Identifying SMME firms with export potential and assist them to enhance their productivity
and competitiveness for export markets;
Promoting business linkages between SMMEs and big industries, including the purchasing of
locally produced goods and services by larger firms;
Facilitating access to information on support services and sourcing of raw materials by SMMEs
through publicity, outreach and information technology;
Working with relevant institutions to develop and implement appropriate product and service
standards, and to enhance both quality awareness and improvement of SMME products and
services through training and advisory services that lead to certification of these products and
services;
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of functions set out under this and above paragraphs and
provide mentoring services in order to achieve long term sustainability of SMMEs;
Working with SMME entrepreneurs and technology institutions to facilitate innovation,
acquisition, adaptation and diffusion of appropriate technology for effective use by SMMEs;
Facilitating access to funding for enterprise development as well as expanding existing
enterprises through regular consultation with financial institutions;
Making recommendations to the Minister on ways to simplify regulations which impose a
burden on SMMEs in terms of compliance, time, effort and money;
Ensuring that SMMEs trainers, training institutions, training programmes and materials are
accredited in accordance with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) standards or the
standards of such other authority as the Minister may approve; and Facilitating and coordinating the provision of infrastructure and facilities such as factory shells
and working space, including serviced land and utility services for SMMEs, in conjunction
with Local Authorities, Parastatal organizations, the Private sector and the Government.
The Authority’s key deliverables as per the SBA are summarized as follows:
Promotion of citizen entrepreneurship;
Further diversification of the economy;
Promotion of exports;
Development of a competitive SMME community;
Creation of sustainable employment opportunities;
Promotion of development of vertical integration and the horizontal linkages; between SMMEs
and primary industries in agriculture, services, manufacturing and tourism;
Improved efficiency in the delivery of services to business;
Promotion of business linkages between small and large enterprises.
The LEA Incubators:
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OUR VISION
To be the centre of excellence for entrepreneurship and sustainable SMME development in
Botswana.
OUR MISSION
To promote and facilitate entrepreneurship and SMME development through targeted
interventions in pursuit of economic diversification.
OUR VALUES
Self-Driven
We are passionate, accountable, eager to learn, persistent and determined to achieve personal
goals so that the entire team achieves its desired results.
Transformational Leadership
We are inspired and self-led, motivated, innovative and accountable to achieve maximum
potential in a favourable work environment.
Partnership
Use the case study above on LEA to answer the questions below. The student may use other
resources to supplement their answers.
a. Following the formation of the new Ministry of Entrepreneurship under which LEA now falls,
you have been asked to choose two of LEA’s values and explain their relevance to your new
principals.
b. State the following aspects of LEA’s strategy and explain how they support the Government of
Botswana’s reset agenda.
vision
mission
c. Do the above mission and vision meet the characteristics below and support your answer with
reasons.
Brief
Flexible
Distinct / unique
d. State LEA’s Customers and two of its Stakeholders.
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