With growing unrest around the globe there is a growing concern for self-sustenance and reduce reliance on imported goods. Local manufacturing is therefore crucial to mitigate such challenges. Manufacturing is one of the key engines of economic growth and ultimately job creation. The advent of industrialization increases consumption of goods and services and therefore SPEDU promotes the Manufacturing Sector to drive the local economy.

The key responsibility of the Division Of Manufacturing is to attract and ensure establishment of manufacturing industries in its entire value chain in the region. The manufacturing function within SPEDU is mandated to facilitate the growth of manufacturing enterprises and administer targeted incentives for companies domiciled in the region.

Investors are invited to explore the following high-potential manufacturing sub-sectors:

• Agro-Chemicals: Leverage agricultural activity in the region to produce fertilizers and pesticides locally.
• Pharmaceuticals: Address regional demand for affordable and accessible medical products.
• Metal Beneficiation: Add value to locally available metals through refining and fabrication.
• Food Processing: Capitalize on agro-production to process and package food products.
• Plastic Beneficiation: Convert raw plastics into finished or semi-finished products.
• Packaging Industries: Meet the increasing need for modern and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
• ICT and Electronics Manufacturing: Tap into digital transformation by assembling or manufacturing ICT hardware.