With respect to intergovernmental relations, the MBLM reported that sector departments are involved in the IDP processes and they participate. However, the MBLM said that there is inconsistency in attendance during planning meetings; departments delegate junior officers who loose track of decisions taken and their implementation. Furthermore, the MBLM highlighted that, through its various departments, it liaises directly with the government agencies such as Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Eastern Cape Development Cooperation (ECDC), National Development Agency (NDA), Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), and ESKOM.