The leadership structure that drives the Ministry's strategic vision
The Ministry of Trade and Industry operates through a well-defined and efficient management structure that ensures coordinated service delivery, effective policymaking, and the promotion of trade, industrial growth, and private sector development across the country.
The Minister serves as the overall political and strategic head of the Ministry, providing leadership, oversight, and direction on trade, industrial policy, investment promotion, and entrepreneurship development.
The Deputy Minister supports the Minister in executing strategic initiatives, policy supervision, and stakeholder engagement across the Ministry's core functions.
The Permanent Secretary oversees the administrative functions of the Ministry, ensuring accountability, compliance, and effective management of human and financial resources.
Reporting directly to the Minister, the Chief Director is responsible for the technical and operational leadership of the Ministry. The Chief Director supervises core directorates and ensures effective coordination, policy implementation, and program delivery.
The Chief Director oversees several critical functional divisions that drive the Ministry's operational excellence
Facilitates growth of local businesses, MSMEs, and entrepreneurial initiatives through supportive policies, capacity-building programs, and access to finance and markets.
Leads in policy formulation, trade negotiations, information management, and research to support evidence-based decision-making.
Promotes industrial growth, investment attraction (local and foreign), and supports value addition through infrastructure and enterprise development.
Drives both domestic and international trade development strategies, including market access initiatives, export promotion, and trade facilitation.
Conducts research, policy formulation, and strategic planning to inform decision-making and sectoral development.