Committee deliberations . IDC's role in Public-Private Partnerships - The IDC is involved in general infrastructure in South Africa and Africa. Its biggest exposure is with independent power producers, while it also provides funding for a wind farming project in Kenya and for hydro-electricity generation in the rest of Africa, in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa. . The manufacturing of 100% local content automotive components - Members raised concern that it is assumed that automotive components are 100% locally manufactured, but in fact many are imported as raw materials and assembled or moulded locally, which provides little or no downstream beneficiation. The IDC acknowledged that not many components are manufactured locally. The IDC's plan is to identify which components could be made locally, and then support those manufacturers. . IDC's role in bio-fuels - Mr Qhena indicated that the IDC will not get involved with anything that is food related, e.g. maize, which jeopardizes food security. . Capital and labour intensiveness of the pharmaceutical industry - According to the IDCif one want to start a pharmaceutical industry, one had to begin with the raw materials, and a big proportion - opiates - come from poppies. However very tight security is needed in a highly regulated environment. . Revitalisation of the canning industry - The IDC indicated that they are looking specifically at the fruit canning industry in the Western Cape, and that they are aware of the problem of raw material input costs. The IDC and the DTI are working closely to save the industry. . Fish farming - according to the IDC, it is being considered to invest in cob farming, as this has a shorter harvesting period and is less complex than abalone farming. . Indentifying indigenous crops which could be grown to support development in the rural areas - The IDC highlighted that they do not ignore indigenous crops, but the basic principle is to decide what worked best in a particular area, and to focus attention to ensure plans are developed and capitalize on these. For example, the Western Cape and Eastern Cape considered best for solar and wind projects, table grapes in the Northern Cape etc. So the issue is what will work best in a particular area or province. . Uncompetitive textile and footwear industry - According to the IDC the problem lies beyond raw materials costs. In many instances the production equipment is outdated and the IDC is working with the DTI to make funds available for the modernization of equipment and the improvement in efficiencies. Mr Qhena also highlighted that niche markets also need to be developed.