. A total budget of R97 million was allocated to KwaZulu-Natal, targeting approximately 17,520 learners. Interventions were directed towards the development of Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET), learnerships, apprenticeships, and Extended Public Works Projects (EPWP). . Approximately R92 million (98.4%) of the total budget of R97 million has been spent. The project is due for completion in June 2011. The ABET project was allocated R72 million, and it reached the most remote areas and empowered the more marginalised sector in the province. . Learners who completed the ABET programme received recognised qualifications and some of these have been absorbed by the labour market. . Facilitators of the project were drawn from local communities and literacy rates have increased. Other initiatives include the Social Development Funding window, critical skills support through SETA projects and informal sector support. 5. Presentations on the SETAs