Development aid is a type of aid given by governments and other agencies in the development of developing countries. Over the last 20 years, part of this aid has been used in targeted interventions for individuals or communities. Examples of such interventions include the BRAC Targeting the Ultra Poor Programme, which involved transferring productive assets to the poorest citizens 12 countries, conditional cash transfers for attending schools and interventions to recruit skilled community workers. Development aid can also used to fund policies aimed to help firms grow. These include tax breaks for start-ups, training in modern production practices, and subsidies for implementing new technology.