The Public Sector Business Unit offers various transactional banking products and services, funding solutions to the public sector, and specialist solutions for the funding of more complex infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships. Nedbank strives to become the preferred bank for government over the next three years and to partner with government departments and institutions in economic and social development initiatives in South Africa. The Public Sector Business Unit is well-positioned to service the total public sector, including central, provincial and local government, state-owned enterprises and various government agencies and commissions. The group has also played a key role in funding the public sector infrastructure rollout by providing funding and guarantees to state-owned enterprises and large metropolitan municipalities.