This support function ensures that the entity is providing responsive, efficient and effective administration and governance and that institutional excellence is maintained. The support offered to the entity includes providing strategic direction, integrating and co-ordinating activities, supporting sub-programmes on finance and supply chain activities, performance-based monitoring and evaluation, human resource management services, facilities management services and communication services. It is a transversal programme aimed at improving and maintaining the effective and efficient functioning of the operational activities and ensuring good governance.