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Bahir Dar, November 20, 2007 (ENA) - Tangible gains have
been registered in the efforts of development and good
governance the Amhara National Democratic Movement has been
exerting to ensuring grassroots benefits, says Ayalew Gobeze,
President of the Amhara State Government.
ANDM's 27th founding anniversary conference was held in
this lakeside city of Bahir Dar, capital of the regional
state, on Tuesday in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minster
and Minster of Agriculture and Rural Development Addisu Legese,
and representatives of nations and nationalities.
In his opening address, Chief of the State Ayalew Gobaze
told the gathering that the people had for so long been
exposed to entrenched poverty and backwardness that resulted
in the misguided policies pursued by past governments.
After the downfall of the previous regime which was made
possible through bitter armed struggle waged by ANDM and
partner organizations, Ayalew said ANDM has well managed to
bring about a turn around to making the people beneficiary of
development, democracy and good governance.
During the past 15 years various development activities
were carried out in various sectors including agriculture,
social services, investment, and road, according to a relevant
document presented to the conference by the state
administration.
The agricultural sector has registered 15 percent growth in
the state during the last two years.
The primary education coverage in the state has reached 91
percent from 22 percent in 1996.
The primary health coverage has also reached 93 percent,
which had only been 27 percent 15 years ago.
Over the years it was made possible to open up employments
to more than 100,000 citizens, thereby bringing about a
significant reduction in unemployment level.
There have also been gains in the fronts of infrastructure
development and technological improvements, it said.
More than 370,000 investors with an aggregate capital of
over 27 million birr have launched various projects.
Ministers, scholars, administrative bodies and
representatives of nations and nationalities attended the
conference. (END) |
