. With regard to DFi's the EDD indicated that they have been capitalized to a certain extent, but the issue is to what extent. The EDD elaborated by saying that they envisage these DFI's to be credible and not only rely on the subsidies of government. They must be effective and efficient institutions, where the EDD will monitor their performance with regard to economic development. . The committee raised concern regarding the allocation of R2.1m in 2010/11 to the Second Economy sub-programme. The Committee is of the opinion that it will not be sufficient. The EDD assured the committee that they will re-look the above allocation, but noted that the sub- programme focuses on policy development. . Establishing the department is the primary focus of the EDD. . On Khula and SAMAF, the department indicated that they might consider their re-alignment after interacting and engaging with them. . The department assured the committee that there will be minimal usage of consultants, but the focus will be on the transfer of skills and knowledge. . Since Rural Economic Development will fall under the Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs (DRLA), the committee enquired if this programme (rural economic development) will be receiving sufficient attention in the DRLA. The EDD informed the committee that a Task Team has already been established between the Department of Rural Development and Land Affairs and National Treasury. . The EDD indicated that they are ready to launch their website, where they initially considered launching it on Tuesday, 23 October 2010 (on the day of the Budget Vote in the National Assembly), but due to various considerations, they however assured the committee that the launch will be soon. . The IDC will be administering the R6 billion fund allocated to it over the MTEF, to assist companies in distress and the Leadership Task Team will be holding the IDC accountable for those funds. . The committee highlighted that more work needs to be done on the "Framework for SA's response to the global economic crisis".