Ensuring the sufficient funding, however, is only the first of three steps needed to ensure that the money flows into productive investment. The other steps are to resolve constraints on investment, for example, ensuring adequate infrastructure, and for private sector partners to step forward to access the funding. The Economic Development department will work closely with the IDC to address all three steps. The state also has a role in supporting small and micro enterprises and the social economy, including co-operatives. These activities are crucial for providing new economic opportunities, but continue to face difficulties in accessing private funding. The government must provide a comprehensive system of support and incubation for smaller producers, which require access to affordable inputs, markets and skills, as well as funding. The Economic Development department budget transfers R219 million to small business development.