The Western Cape's Provincial Department of Arts and Culture (PoWC) reported that it was in partnership with the local municipalities which served as implementing agents for projects. Memoranda of agreement had been signed with 28 municipalities for the implementation of projects that include staffing of public libraries, literacy projects and maintenance or the upgrading of projects. The PoWC added that it signed a memorandum of understanding with municipalities with regard to the implementation of the Rural Library Connectivity Project and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects.