Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 21:07:13 +0200
Asmara, 3 August 2015 – The week-long Eritrea Festival 2015 at the Expo Ground here in the capital concluded yesterday.
The Administrative regions, organizations and individuals that demonstrated excellence at the Festival received awards during the closing session in which senior government and Front officials,representatives of National Associations and invited guests took part.
The event conducted under the theme “Festival: Hub of Harmony” witnessed shows highlighting the existing resources in the different regions(Zobas), the development stride they had registered, social and educational services, including impressive health care and development in infrastructure, among others.
In remarks he made at the closing ceremony, Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Minister of Culture and Sport, said that encouraging progress was witnessed at this year’s Festival and that the future holds bright prospects.
Ministry of Local Government conducts assessment meeting
Asmara, 02 August 2015- The Ministry of Local Government conducted assessment meeting from 31 July to 01 August in which Administrators of the six regions took part.
In the report he presented, Mr. Woldemichael Abraha, Minister of Local Government, said that in the last six month of the year 2015 commendable efforts have been conducted with regards ensuring food security, developing agricultural activities as well as soil and water conservation programs.
He further indicated that efforts have been exerted to improve land management in accordance with the judicious land use proclamation. He also called on the society to strengthen participation in the efforts being conducted in soil and water conservation.
The participants conducted extensive discussion on the report presented and charted out activity plan for the next six months of 2015.