Further to the setting up of its office in Rodrigues, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is stepping up efforts to promote the development of the Rodriguan workforce. In parallel the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) has launched a series of activities aimed at promoting the setting-up and growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In addition to these ongoing activities a felt-need has been expressed by the RRA through the Deputy Chief Commissioner’s Office/Commission for the training of Rodriguan SMEs.