Executive Sponsors supported DIP by:
- approving the restructuring of the staff establishment in their area of management to create human resources for DIP
- permitting staff to work beyond their contracted duties to provide support for DIP and associated projects
- endorsing internal applications for travel grants and approved leave for staff to attend conferences to market DIP nationally and internationally
- endorsing applications to external entities for funds for a variety of initiatives and projects
- approving expenditure on membership of relevant organisations