The purpose of the programme of Rural Development is to initiate, facilitate, coordinate and catalyse the implementation of CRDP that leads to sustainable and vibrant rural communities. The key priorities determined are to: roll-out the CRDP in all rural municipalities; improve food security in rural communities by establishing food gardens and improving technologies for food production; and to create jobs in rural areas through NARYSEC and other infrastructure development projects. Key components/branches of this programme are: Social, Technical, Rural Livelihoods and Institutional Facilitation (STRIF) and Rural Infrastructure Development (RID).