This sub-programme coordinates institutional support and capacity development in relation to children's rights. It promotes synergy among Government departments, civil society and the private sector; it had a total budget of R5.2 million in 2012/13. The current (2013/14) allocation for this sub-programme has decreased from the previous year to R3.4 million. In 2012/13, consultations on key policy documents for child rights machinery were held. The consultations included national and provincial stakeholders from Government and civil society organisations. In 2013/14, the strengthening and piloting of a model for child-friendly cities will be facilitated, capacity will be built for the National Plan of Action for Children, and a monitoring and evaluation tool and institutional arrangement strategy will be developed for all spheres of Government. This sub-programme had a staff complement of 1 in 2012/13.