Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism

The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (EDAT) is the department of the Western Cape government responsible for economic policy, economic planning and economic development within the province. It is also liable for promoting and developing the provincial tourism sector.

Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Department overview
JurisdictionGovernment of the Western Cape
Headquarters12th Floor, NBS Waldorf Building, 80 St George's Mall, Cape Town, 8001
Annual budgetR529,362,000 (2020/21)[1]
Minister responsible
  • David Maynier, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities
Department executive
  • Solly Fourie, Head of Department
Websitewww.westerncape.gov.za/dept/edat

As of May 2019, the political head of the department has been Provincial Minister David Maynier.[2] He also oversees the Provincial Treasury. The non-political head is Solly Fourie.

See also

References
  1. "Western Cape EPRE 2019-20 - Vote 12 - Economical Development and Tourism (PDF)" (PDF). vulekamali.gov.za. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  2. "Premier Alan Winde announces the Western Cape Cabinet". westerncape.gov.za. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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