The facilitators were also working at the absolute minimum rates. A flow diagram of the business plan was shown. Sedick asked for consensus on the way forward, because it will help when approaching donors. The expectation was that much of the contributions would be available in kind e.g. people participating in writing standards. He also indicated that money was needed where contributions in kind are not possible.
Qualifications framework needs to be agreed upon.
Sedick asked the plenary meeting to identify potential donors and inform himself or the chairman by 20 April 1999. The business plan will ensure that the process remains on track. Ivor Blumenthal asked whether sectoral partnership funds from the fiscus have been considered as sources of funding. He explained that there were 19 different funds available of fiscus money. Access to these funds may be based on how HR is defined.