. Addressing unemployment through job retention initiatives and a continued focus on labour intensive industries. . Developing entrepreneurs and SMEs through the provision of funds, business support and training, as well as building partnerships with entrepreneurs and working with Khula to reach SMEs. . Developing rural areas and regions through development agencies, regional offices and a sector specific focus. . Supporting and facilitating BBBEE through specifically targeted funds, such as the Women Entrepreneurial, the People with Disability and Community Funds. . Focusing on renewable energy and cleaner technologies by investing in projects that develop cleaner technologies, supporting companies that sell carbon credits as an income stream and through the Energy Enterprise Efficiency Programme for South Africa. . Providing economic planning and industrial policy support to government. . Providing funding for infrastructure development. . Assisting companies in distress.