The Programme Technical Committee (PTC): Provides technical support to the PCU on a demand driven basis. The PTC is made up of representatives from technical departments concerned with Programme implementation, including Department Agricultural Extension Services (AGRITEX); DoI; Department of Mechanisation, Department of Agricultural Economics and Markets (DoE&M); Department of Finance and Administration, Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA), Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA); Environmental Management Authority (EMA); District Development Fund (DDF), Department of Rural Development/Rural Local Authorities and Department of Climate Change Management. The PTC is chaired by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Markets and meets on a needs basis.