Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
http://www.ecprov.gov.za

The Eastern Cape government is committed to improving the lives of all its citizens, with the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP) the key driver in this socio-economic transformation initiative. DEDEA’s role in this endeavour is to promote sustainable and shared economic growth and development through carefully selected programmes. Specifically, we are working towards attaining an annual economic growth rate of between 5% and 8%, and of halving unemployment by 2014. To achieve these goals, DEDEA has embarked on a sophisticated and multi-pronged developmental strategy of creating investment opportunities and growing investor confidence, developing and promoting sustainable enterprise, encouraging trade and investment and improving the effectiveness of interventions aimed at the second economy.

Amathole District Municipality
http://www.amathole.gov.za

The Amathole municipal district lies in the central coastal portion of the Eastern Cape. Its boundaries stretch from the Great Fish River in the south to the Dwesa/Cwebe Nature Reserve in the east and north past Hogsback. It includes Buffalo City - the most populous local municipality in the country.

Buffalo City Municipality
http://www.buffalocity.gov.za

Buffalo City is an aspirant metropolitan area which stretches from South Africa's only river port, East London, in the east to Dimbaza in the west and includes the provincial capital Bhisho. It is the most populous local municipality in the country.

Cacadu District Municipality
http://www.cacadu.co.za

Cacadu, in the west, is the largest municipal district in the province. It cover around 60 000 sq.km and is home to 400 000 people. Cacadu is a tourist's paradise - it stretches from coast to Karoo - from Graaff-Reinet in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south and between the Bloukrans River in the west and Great Fish River in the east. The Cacadu District Municipality (CDM) comprises nine local municipalities and six district management areas, amongst these the Greater Addo National Elephant Park and the Tsitsikamma National Park.

Department of Education
http://www.ecprov.gov.za

Education is one of the most important building blocks of social and economic transformation in the Eastern Cape. As such, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to results-oriented learning as well as excellence-driven teaching remains the provincial education department’s top priority for 2008.

Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
http://ecdsrac.gov.za

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture is committed to developing and nurturing sport, cultural and artistic talent and expression throughout the province and, in doing so, aiding economic development, job creation and the personal upliftment of the people of the province.

East London Industrial Development Zone
http://www.elidz.co.za

The ELIDZ operates on some 1500ha of prime land on the west bank of the Buffalo River, with easy access to national transport networks such as the Port of East London, the N2 national road and the East London Airport. The ELIDZ targets small to medium industrialists, local and foreign, who are export-orientated. Its priority sectors are automotive, agriculture, agro-processing and information and communications technology (ICT). The initiative is backed by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board
http://ecgbb.co.za

It is the responsibility of the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board to ensure that an accountable and credible legal gambling industry exists in the province and that internationally recognised standards in the industry are complied with.

Eastern Cape Tourism Board
http://www.ectb.co.za

South Africa is a land of great diversity, a world in one country. The Eastern Cape has an advantage both nationally and internationally in that it has a unique and diverse product to offer that is far from being fully exposed. One rarely finds such an exceptional combination of wildlife, boundless adventure, some of the world’s best beaches, rich cultural heritage and proud political history in one province.

Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
http://www.nmbt.co.za

Nelson Mandela Bay is a family-orientated fun-in-the-sun seaport city at the eastern end of the Garden Route. It boasts the fourth best climate in the world for a coastal city. It is the Watersport Capital of Africa, is close to Big Five game reserves, like Addo Elephant National Park, and offers a great outdoor lifestyle and good shopping.

Office of the Premier
http://www.ecprov.gov.za

The Office of the Premier is an administrative structure that ensures responsible, integrated and sustainable service delivery to the people of the Eastern Cape. It does this by providing strategic leadership, critical interventions and co-ordinated effective provincial governance.

South Africa Alive with Possibility
http://www.southafrica.info

Welcome to the southern tip of Africa. Here, two great oceans meet, warm weather lasts most of the year, and big game roams just beyond the city lights.

Tourism Buffalo City
http://tourismbuffalocity.co.za

A dedicated tourism office provides visitors with comprehensive information about the East London and greater Buffalo City region, as well as brochures of places to stay, events, activites, and other great information. The Tourism Buffalo City website offers a complete tourism guide, with places to stay, an events calendar and sporting/recreation options.