• Government agency

Mandela Bay Development Agency

The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), established in 2003 by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), with support of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), is a special purpose development company which has become the driving force behind urban regeneration in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Agency operates under a Mandate in terms of its articles of association and service delivery agreement with the NMBM. While the MBDA falls under the local authority, it operates as a separate entity but works closely with the relevant Municipal Directorates

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Sector agnostic

  • Services

    • Conduct research on the sector to disseminate publicly (such as an entrepreneurship research report)
    • Host events for entrepreneurs or entrepreneur support intermediaries

  • Nonfinancial Services

    • Capacity development services

  • Capacity development services

    • Access to networks and partners
    • Business strategy and planning
    • Support on governance structure
    • Talent development/HR (including leadership)
    • Operations and technology development or adoption

  • Focus Tech

    • No
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