Keyword

Exporter, Emerging, National, South Africa, Development, Programmes, Gauteng.

Abstract

The current intensive global competition compels exporters to adapt to innovative ways of doing business to remain competitive. Many exporters are unable to meet international regulatory requirements to service their exports. South African government has implemented growth-enhancing reforms that aim at igniting economic activity while promoting industrialisation and transformation to broadening the exporter base of the country. This article sought to find out the effects of the National Exporter Development Programme (NEDP) on South African emerging exporters within Gauteng Province. The NEDP as well as the Provincial Investment and Promotion Agencies are very critical in supporting emerging exporters in the Gauteng province.


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