SOE --- Agree with both of you. Most state-owned enterprises in South Africa have suffered major governance failures as a result of lax accountability, unnecessary politicization, and ambiguous objectives. Furthermore, state-owned enterprises appear to benefit from a favourable market position, which clearly hinders rather than promotes competition and economic growth. I believe that embassies should promote both, primarily because both provide employment, which has the potential to reduce poverty levels.

Source author: Matshedisa Emily Mokoena mokoenamati@gmail.com