- Monitor the implementation of policies for micro, small and medium enterprises and cooperative development.
- Design strategic plans for SMEs and Cooperatives.
- Conduct research on SMEs and Cooperatives.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date database on SMEs and Cooperatives.
- Set up small business and cooperative resource centre.
- Identify and review prohibitive laws and regulations
- Develop an enabling legal and regulatory framework.
- Provide one-stop-shop for business formation and licensing.
- Facilitate formulation of code of conduct and ethics for SMEs and Cooperatives.
- Design incentives that promote growth of SMEs Cooperatives.