The presentation on the role of SEDA was made by Mr Slabbert. In terms of SEDA's infrastructure, it was indicated that there were 9 Provincial Offices, a network of 42 branches, 32 technology incubators nationally, 72 co-location points with municipalities, 48 kiosks, 17 mobile units and 53 Enterprise Information Centres (EIC). SEDA provides business development and support services for small enterprises through its national network, in partnership with other role players in the small enterprise support. It also implements programmes targeted at business development in areas prioritised by the Government. It support process involves SEDA Learning Academy, Customer Relations Management System, SEDA tools and SEDA Smart System. In addition the following services are also provided, mentorship through coaching sessions, one-on-one monitoring with sector specialist, post-finance mentorship and a mentor database. The CPPP programme initially dealt with rural areas but has included cooperatives services and collectively owned enterprises.