The Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund is a government-owned development institution that provides financial and non-financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan. Mission: To promote the sustainable growth of SMEs and contribute to the diversification of the Kazakh economy. Main goals are: Support local community SMEs. Loan SMEs the start up cash needed. Train new SME staff, mostly regarding banking issues, taxation and best methods, management of small business