Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni says government support for MSMEs should be assessed by results rather than by the level of activities delivered. Speaking ahead of GEC+Africa 2026, she argues that measuring outcomes better captures whether interventions are improving businesses’ prospects.
Ndabeni says the government should track indicators including business survival, growth, improved access to markets, and job creation. The approach is presented as a shift in how programmes are evaluated, focusing on tangible effects on small enterprises and their employees.
The available report emphasizes the minister’s proposed framework but does not detail specific programme changes, targets, or timelines for implementation. It also does not provide further views from other stakeholders on the extent or pace of the change, nor does it outline how outcomes will be measured in practice.
