Management Team
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.
Minister of Trade & Industry
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.
Deputy Minister
The Deputy Minister supports the Minister in executing strategic initiatives, policy supervision, and stakeholder engagement across the Ministry’s core functions.
Permanent Secretary
The Permanent Secretary oversees the administrative functions of the Ministry, ensuring accountability, compliance, and effective management of human and financial resources.
Chief Director
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.
Key Functional Divisions under the chief Director
Private Sector Development & Entrepreneurship
Facilitates growth of local businesses, MSMEs, and entrepreneurial initiatives through supportive policies, capacity-building programs, and access to finance and markets.
Policy Resolution & Information
Leads in policy formulation, trade negotiations, information management, and research to support evidence-based decision-making.
Investment, Industry & Business Promotion
Promotes industrial growth, investment attraction (local and foreign), and supports value addition through infrastructure and enterprise development.
Trade Promotion
Drives both domestic and international trade development strategies, including market access initiatives, export promotion, and trade facilitation.
Standards, Quality & Regulations
Conducts research, policy formulation, and strategic planning to inform decision-making and sectoral development.