The NYDA was requested to indicate the extent to which they monitor the academic progress of beneficiaries of the scholarship and bursary programme. The NYDA indicated that the scholarship and bursary funds were disbursed in tranches preceded by the submission of a progress report by beneficiaries. The Committee enquired whether the NYDA utilises relationships with the Skills Education Training Authorities (SETAs) as part of skills development for the youth. The NYDA indicated that SETA programmes were too costly and that given the NYDA's budget constraints it was difficult to form agreements with SETAs.