. A major challenge of the NDA related to financing of projects, since it had received a substantial decrease in funding, and would thus need to raise at least R20 million in order to meet its commitments. . Marketing is a major challenge that is experienced by NDA. . The NDA is trying to get a national Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Trade and Industry, and is involved in negotiations with a Chief Director dealing with overseas markets. . The amendment of the NDA Act was being considered, and the Department of Social Development was busy with a number of proposals. The amendments were intended to deal holistically with matters of governance and other shortcomings in the Act.