I'm guessing you're identifing the verb in this sentence in that case the answer would be:
can be considered
The private sector can play a role in poverty alleviation by primarily offering jobs to people out of work ie by providing employment directly in the company or indirectly in associated industries that get business from the enterprise in question which may be supplier or a contractor for say the principal mining business.
Sorry we cant help if we cant see the poem. add the poem and I maybe able to help
curious and eager I think