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Riaan Fick serves as the Local Economic Development (LED) Manager at Witzenberg Municipality. He has 16 years\u2019 experience in Local Government, specifically in the field of Local Economic Development. With a strong focus on economic inclusion, business support, investment attraction, and stakeholder collaboration, he has been involved in initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, strengthening partnerships, and promoting sustainable local economic growth. 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