The strategic objectives of the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) are underpinned by the President's June 2009 State of the Nation Address, which raised a number of issues, namely: . Industrial development focusing on the automobile, chemicals, metal fabrication, tourism, and clothing and textiles sectors, as well as forestry. Furthermore, additional attention will also be paid to services, light manufacturing and construction amongst others, in the quest to create decent jobs. . Broadening participation of historically disadvantaged groups and rural areas in the economy through forinstance co-operatives. . Increasing trade, investments and exports through regional integration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).