In addition to the above, the Board highlighted key programme shifts to be undertaken. These included the reviewing of the loan finance strategy whereby the NYDA will shift its focus from loan financing to the provision of high impact and more sustainable forms of financial assistance to Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME's). It was also indicated that the major strategic shift from certain functions was to avoid duplication with other financial institutions such as banks, and focus more on facilitating the funding process. This was informed by the fact that the NYDA Act suggests that the Agency should provide funding to young people but it does not clarify as to how these funds are supposed to be provided. The Board also indicated that the need to create a user friendly and an accessible environment for youth with disabilities in the NYDA branches was important.