The establishment of CEDA underscored the need
for a coherent and holistic financial support for the
development of SMEs in Botswana. Therefore, CEDA
offers not only funding for capital expenditure, stock,
or working capital in new and existing business ventures
but also training and mentoring for new and seasoned
entrepreneurs. Business advisory services are also
offered to entrepreneurs in various skills as identified
through the needs assessment that is conducted during
project monitoring (CEDA, 2011, p. 1).