The Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Division of the Zambia Development Agency is responsible for the operationalising of government policy on the sector through various focused programmes on MSME development. The ZDA, Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Division is specifically mandated to establish strategic partnerships with various MSME Development Organisations and build the capacity of these organisations to effectively deliver services to MSMEs. The Division is also responsible for developing, coordinating and monitoring and documenting all MSME development interventions.

In addition, ZDA MSE Division is responsible for regulating the MSME sector and its various implementing organisations and structures and ensuring that all MSME development activities create synergy and are directed at achieving set national goals and objectives. The Division is also responsible for liaising with other government programmes and agencies involved programmes and support activities related to MSME Development. Further, the ZDA is responsible for conducting research and surveys on any aspects related to MSME development and for coordinating and monitoring the quality of MSME interventions by intermediary organisations.