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What Happened
The Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, officially opened the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) Annual Strategy Review 2025.
The event, held under the theme “Mandate Alignment: Positioning ECRDA within the Department of Agriculture and the Provincial Growth Strategy,” marked a significant step toward ensuring coordinated agricultural and rural development initiatives.
Official Response
In her keynote address, MEC Kontsiwe emphasized the importance of aligning the Agency’s strategic programmes with the province’s overarching priorities.
She noted that a unified approach would help drive inclusive rural development, agricultural transformation, and sustainable growth across the Eastern Cape.
Kontsiwe also reaffirmed her department’s commitment to supporting ECRDA in unlocking agricultural potential, boosting food security, and empowering rural communities.
Community Impact
The Annual Strategy Review is expected to shape how ECRDA delivers on its development mandate, focusing on job creation and sustainable farming.
By synchronizing efforts with the Provincial Growth Strategy, the initiative aims to strengthen partnerships with farmers, cooperatives, and local stakeholders ensuring that development outcomes are felt at grassroots level.
