EASTERN CAPE SOCIO ECONOMIC CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL

The Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC) was founded in 1995, in order to foster meaningful partnerships between the key stakeholders of the province. The council strives to facilitate sustainable development encompassing economic, social and environmental factors. In an age of growing complexity, uncertainty and contestation, decision makers need scientific and strategic policy advice more than ever . ECSECC has functioned as a socio-economic compass for the Eastern Cape since 1995. As the Eastern Cape looks towards a connected and enterprising future, a well calibrated socio-economic compass is required. ECSECCs value is, as an institution, dedicated to providing strategic advice to decision makers in government, private sector, the post-schooling sector, civil society and trade unions. Strategic advice from ECSECC is provided for decision makers to make choices and decision that solve problems today and catalyse social change needed for the desired future