The DBSA was invited by the municipality to make a presentation on progress and initiatives in collaboration with the Sisonke municipality. It was reported that there were two types of funding, ie loans and development funding. Since the DBSA did not pay tax, it did not charge any interest on its loans. There were two divisions: (i) Sustainable Community Division which dealt with community facilitation and (ii) Rural Development - this programme involved communities to participate in the development and planning stages. The DBSA also funded planning and facilitation. In terms of the cycle, development was characterised by the involvement of various stakeholders which finally promoted and enhanced Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). The DBSA had introduced a number of programmes for municipalities by employing specialists.