Abstract:
The Planning, Svalution and Budget Section under took important
evaluation studies including Rural population, Land utilization
practices & Livestock survey and Annual Report for the year 1976/77.
In collaboration with other sections, the Section also prepared a new
livestock development programme that increases the efficiency cf
distribution of cross heifers to peasant associations at a reasonable
price. Moreover, the Section carried out budgetary activities and
also started an independent budget control.
The Development Implements Industry Produced 2238 different kinds
of agricultural implements, household furniture & equipment and
installed two oil mills to encourage industrial'cooperatives in the region.
It has also established two skill centers that provide the respective
peasant Associations with basic agricultural implements and household
furniture. Six local artisans were trained in metal and wood work
for the two skill centres. Regarding beekeeping the section has started
the distribution of improved beehives to peasant associations and the
production 6f honey was found very encouraging.