The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, as the legislative arm of the state entrusted with the oversight responsibility over the executive, convened its strategic planning workshop from the 23 - 24 February 2012 at Villa Via, Gordons Bay. The purpose of the workshop was to (1) do a mid- term review of the work of the Portfolio Committee; (2) assess the performance of the Department of Public Enterprises and its entities; (3) develop priorities for the oversight and accountability work of the Committee; and (4) develop a plan for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 years. The Committee was briefed by the Department of Public Enterprises on its strategic plan and priorities for the remaining years of the political term.