The SSE Programme - Review of Rama Integrated Rural Development Programme

Abstract

This mission was a follow up of the field visit in 1995 which was conducted by a team from the Centre for International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric (Noragric) at the Agricultural University of Norway. Based on the findings of that mission, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) was advised to withhold approval of the project pending resolution of outstanding issues mainly relating to the capacity of the partner organisation, the Ethiopian Evangical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY). There was no question as to the need for assistance to the poor in the designated project area. Due to limited means and improved methods as well as the poverty of the land resources that have suffered the most from environmental deterioration through natura! and human factors, production capacity is wanting.