b) Programme 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination The purpose of this programme was to provide strategic direction in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Department policies and coordinate activities in relation to the (Human Resource Development Strategy) HRDS for South Africa. Within this programme and for the 2011/12 financial year, the Department reported the following: . The Information Framework and Career Advice Services Framework were developed. . Data collection of FET and Artisan sectors was strengthened and an electronic web based data collection system was developed. . Agreements of cooperation were signed with Cuba, Rwanda and Burundi. . The Higher Education Laws Amendment Bill 2011 and Skills Development Bill 2011 were promulgated. The FET Colleges Amendment Bill 2011 was approved by both Houses of Parliament. . The establishment of the Ministerial Task Team on Recognition of Prior Learning was supported and public submissions on the proposed qualifications sub-frameworks were received.