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| Chapter IX |
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| Foreign Investors Encouraged |
We have never ceased to encourage foreign capitalists to work either in
co-operation with Our people, or to invest their money on development
works on their own. It has for long been part of the tradition of Ethiopia
to welcome foreigners and to safeguard their rights and interests during
their stay here. In the case especially of those foreigners who have
invested capital on development projects in the country, apart from
working in co-operation with Our Government officials and Our people,
there has never been a case in Ethiopia's history when the property of a
foreigner has been unlawfully confiscated. This is a source of pride for
Ethiopia. Ethiopia will at all times welcome foreign investors who may be
willing to employ their money for development works, either in
partnership with Ethiopia, or as private enterprisers. The necessary law
pertaining to the money to be expended on develoment plans will shortly
be published in the Negarit Gazeta.
As the period of the First Five-Year Plan has now expired, We ordered
that the Second Five-Year be duly prepared. After the Second Five-Year
Plan had been prepared and studied in detail by the Planning Board
Committee which meets under the Chairmanship of Our Prime Minister,
and the five Standing Study Committees, the plan was presented to the
Planning Board that We head. After an exchange of views on it and
having realized that it has been prepared in accordance with the economic
resources and needs of Our country, We approved of the Plan and ordered
that it be put into operation. As We have earlier started, the Plan is to
serve as a guide not only to Our Government but to the entire people in the
Empire now engaged in the work of development.
co-operation with Our people, or to invest their money on development
works on their own. It has for long been part of the tradition of Ethiopia
to welcome foreigners and to safeguard their rights and interests during
their stay here. In the case especially of those foreigners who have
invested capital on development projects in the country, apart from
working in co-operation with Our Government officials and Our people,
there has never been a case in Ethiopia's history when the property of a
foreigner has been unlawfully confiscated. This is a source of pride for
Ethiopia. Ethiopia will at all times welcome foreign investors who may be
willing to employ their money for development works, either in
partnership with Ethiopia, or as private enterprisers. The necessary law
pertaining to the money to be expended on develoment plans will shortly
be published in the Negarit Gazeta.
As the period of the First Five-Year Plan has now expired, We ordered
that the Second Five-Year be duly prepared. After the Second Five-Year
Plan had been prepared and studied in detail by the Planning Board
Committee which meets under the Chairmanship of Our Prime Minister,
and the five Standing Study Committees, the plan was presented to the
Planning Board that We head. After an exchange of views on it and
having realized that it has been prepared in accordance with the economic
resources and needs of Our country, We approved of the Plan and ordered
that it be put into operation. As We have earlier started, the Plan is to
serve as a guide not only to Our Government but to the entire people in the
Empire now engaged in the work of development.
| Economic Development |
| Land Tenure Reformed |
Even though the system of land tenure as well as the collection of taxes in
Ethiopia may have varying forms, it is quite evident that these have their
foundation in the country's past history. However, even though such a
system was only suitable to the time when it was being practised, to make
it go hand in hand with the age, adn thereby serve as a safeguard for the
interest and prosperity of the country and be a means for the strenghening
of the unity of the people, the old systems of land tenure and certain rights
pertaining to the payment of taxes have been kept in operation. Land is
also being allocated to those Ethiopians who may not be owning any at
present. It has, however, been found necessary that this be improved in
the light of present conditions, needs and requirements. Having realized
that the money collected from taxes would be used for the development
programme of the Empire, and having thought it desirable that tax
collection be carried out in accordance with the Proclamation, and that no
distinction be made among Ethiopians, and so that all people be given equal
rights as regards the payment of taxes, a committee was formed and
ordered to study ways of improving on the present system of land tenure.
Having reviewed the first part of the committee's report and
recommendation, We have passed the following order of amendment:
(1) We have ordered that a bill be submitted to Parliament to be
deliberated and passed into law to make people possessing land as "Riste
Gult" and "Siso" pay normal tax on it to the Government Treasury.
(2) The proposed proclamation be presented to Parliament for
discussion with the final aim of being passed as law to improve on the
traditional form of relationship, shown existing in the Civil Code, between
land-owners and tenants.
(3) Those serving for "Feresegna", "Alenga" and Gala land and "Gult"
allowances, to be paid salaries from the Government Treasury. Those
who were formerly living on allowances from "Gult" and "Siso" to be
given land.
(4) Government lands in the Provinces, owned by people on lease, to
be given to those who have no land unless the person now possessing it
has developed it with his own money and is not simply collecting regular
revenue from tenants.
(5) Crown lands throughout the Empire, the benefice of which has
been allocated to augment the Civil List, of will be distributed in three
categories:
1. for development projects, such as industrial
establishments, the building of townships and
settlements;
2. as compensation for those people whose land has
been taken over by the government for
development purposes;
3. to patriots and exiles and to disabled veterans who
have not received land before. The land that may
be left over after apportioning in the above manner,
is to be given either to tenants living on it or to the
landless people nearby, half a gasha each.
(6) It is Our wish that all Ethiopians who are to be given government
land on the basis of the order given above shall, when receiving the land so
donated by the government to raise the standard of living of the recipient,
pay for registration and transfer of name,
Eth. $15 per gasha of fertile land, Eth. $10 per gasha of semi-fertile land,
and Eth. $5 per gasha of barren land, and so bring the land under their
ownership.
As is explicityly put down in Article 38 of Our Constitution, there is no
need to point out that the Ethiopian people enjoy equality. Our instruction
as regards reform in the land tenure system will reflect the same basic
statement in the Constitution. It is known to all that every Ethiopian
should have land and be given money to cultivate the fallow land, and that
an organization to carry out this programme has earlier been set up, is
indeed will known by all. Unless the wealth of the people increases and
unless they co-operate their unity as a nation would be comprised.
Therefore, we have made it in such a way that chiefs and elders, without
their service in the past being forgotten, should live by working in
co-operation with the people so that their own interest would be
safeguarded, not to the disadvantage of others.
While the economic growth of Our country and the living standard of Our
people are being realized to the extent of the effort We are making, and
while the benefits of the endeavour We are making for the growth of our
country and the prosperity of Our people are being realized, it should be
the duty of every Ethiopian to co-operate and work hard towards their
implementation.
All these are preliminaries of the Second Five-Year Plan and We hope that
several socio-economic achievements will be made during the period of
the Plan.
Ethiopia may have varying forms, it is quite evident that these have their
foundation in the country's past history. However, even though such a
system was only suitable to the time when it was being practised, to make
it go hand in hand with the age, adn thereby serve as a safeguard for the
interest and prosperity of the country and be a means for the strenghening
of the unity of the people, the old systems of land tenure and certain rights
pertaining to the payment of taxes have been kept in operation. Land is
also being allocated to those Ethiopians who may not be owning any at
present. It has, however, been found necessary that this be improved in
the light of present conditions, needs and requirements. Having realized
that the money collected from taxes would be used for the development
programme of the Empire, and having thought it desirable that tax
collection be carried out in accordance with the Proclamation, and that no
distinction be made among Ethiopians, and so that all people be given equal
rights as regards the payment of taxes, a committee was formed and
ordered to study ways of improving on the present system of land tenure.
Having reviewed the first part of the committee's report and
recommendation, We have passed the following order of amendment:
(1) We have ordered that a bill be submitted to Parliament to be
deliberated and passed into law to make people possessing land as "Riste
Gult" and "Siso" pay normal tax on it to the Government Treasury.
(2) The proposed proclamation be presented to Parliament for
discussion with the final aim of being passed as law to improve on the
traditional form of relationship, shown existing in the Civil Code, between
land-owners and tenants.
(3) Those serving for "Feresegna", "Alenga" and Gala land and "Gult"
allowances, to be paid salaries from the Government Treasury. Those
who were formerly living on allowances from "Gult" and "Siso" to be
given land.
(4) Government lands in the Provinces, owned by people on lease, to
be given to those who have no land unless the person now possessing it
has developed it with his own money and is not simply collecting regular
revenue from tenants.
(5) Crown lands throughout the Empire, the benefice of which has
been allocated to augment the Civil List, of will be distributed in three
categories:
1. for development projects, such as industrial
establishments, the building of townships and
settlements;
2. as compensation for those people whose land has
been taken over by the government for
development purposes;
3. to patriots and exiles and to disabled veterans who
have not received land before. The land that may
be left over after apportioning in the above manner,
is to be given either to tenants living on it or to the
landless people nearby, half a gasha each.
(6) It is Our wish that all Ethiopians who are to be given government
land on the basis of the order given above shall, when receiving the land so
donated by the government to raise the standard of living of the recipient,
pay for registration and transfer of name,
Eth. $15 per gasha of fertile land, Eth. $10 per gasha of semi-fertile land,
and Eth. $5 per gasha of barren land, and so bring the land under their
ownership.
As is explicityly put down in Article 38 of Our Constitution, there is no
need to point out that the Ethiopian people enjoy equality. Our instruction
as regards reform in the land tenure system will reflect the same basic
statement in the Constitution. It is known to all that every Ethiopian
should have land and be given money to cultivate the fallow land, and that
an organization to carry out this programme has earlier been set up, is
indeed will known by all. Unless the wealth of the people increases and
unless they co-operate their unity as a nation would be comprised.
Therefore, we have made it in such a way that chiefs and elders, without
their service in the past being forgotten, should live by working in
co-operation with the people so that their own interest would be
safeguarded, not to the disadvantage of others.
While the economic growth of Our country and the living standard of Our
people are being realized to the extent of the effort We are making, and
while the benefits of the endeavour We are making for the growth of our
country and the prosperity of Our people are being realized, it should be
the duty of every Ethiopian to co-operate and work hard towards their
implementation.
All these are preliminaries of the Second Five-Year Plan and We hope that
several socio-economic achievements will be made during the period of
the Plan.
| Haile Selassie the First - October 14, 1962 |
| Plans For Economic Development Oct. 14, 1962 |
| ...In the case especially of those foreigners who have invested capital on development projects in this country, apart form working in cooperation with both Our Government officials and Our people, there has never been a case in Ethiopia's history when the property of a foreigner has been unlawfully confiscated..... |
The greater part of the world's population still lives in economically
backward countries and the life it leads is consequently characterized by
hunger, disease and other similar problems. Global peace and security can
only be permanently secured if all people of the world pool their resources
towards the complete eradication of man's common enemies -- ignorance,
hunger and disease.
It is well known that the international economic and social organizations
established at, and operating in variouss underdeveloped countries in the
world, are helping the economically backward countries in different ways.
Some wealthy countries are also manifesting their goodwill through
granting loans and technical assistance. What the economically backward
countries are looking forward to, however, is the application of the money
now dumped on destructve armaments, to the solution of economic
problems. Fully supporting this idea, Ethiopia has participated in
disarmament conferences and unfailingly is struggling for world peace and
man's welfare and prosperity. A nation can make rapid economic growth
only when it makes use of foreign economic and technical aid and, if the
people make every effort towards the proper exploitation of their natural
resources.
In Our speeech after Our state visits to various friendly countries on
August 29, 1959, We noted the various reasons as to how advanced
nations have achieved their present stage. In Our study of the various
social systems in the course of Our extensive toure, We have found that
the reason for their successful progress lies in the fact that they have
accumulated enough capital which, in turn, made it possible for them to
carry out better farming, finance various projects to develop their
industries, harness their rivers, and in general exploit their nature
resources. Unless it is used for worthwhile investment, the hording of
money would not yield dividend. This spirit also remains true in the case
of this plan.
In has been found out that planning is indispensable for the rational
utilization of both a nation's resources and foreign aid or loans.
Having recognized that, in order to improve and raise the level of the
Ethiopian economy and administration and so raise Our people's standard
of living and economy, a plan, based on the country's needs and
capabilities, is required, We gave orders for the execution of the First
Five-Year, which came into operation since 1958 prepared after a long
period of study, on the basis of our directives and by the Planning Board
We had established.
As a basis of, and working procedure for, a national socio-economic
policy, a plan is a means whereby a nation can be developed through the
rational utilization of labour and machinery for the most important aspects
of the country's needs. The execution of any such plan needs, however,
national participation. Planning is the basis in the rational and sustained
use of capital, manpower and time in the acceleration of economic
development. The opportunities We have today in having at Our disposal
those advantages which the now economically advanced nations acquired
after long periods of trial and exertion, namely the means to step up the
rate of economic growth and purchase equipment necessary for industrial
and other purposes, enable Us to implement several projects in a musch
shorter time.
It is evident that prior to the First Five-Year Plan, Ethiopia was engaged in
the execution of numerous development undertakings. Long-term projects
were carried out in the respective fields of telecommunications, public
health, road transport, air lines and other similar phases of development.
Satisfactory results have likewise been attained. Nevertheless, a plan,
embracing Ethiopia's socio-economic growth, was prepared from a wide
and detailed study of such undertakings as were previously carried on
through experience and also for the rational utilization of labour and
capital. The advantages of a plan are by no means limited to the
government; a plan shows the respective goals of our country in each
sector, the required funds and their sources, as well as the success and
failures of each year's endeavour.
Though the targets set in the First Five-Year Plan were not all reached, the
experiences gained are satisfactory. The works accomplished during the
period of the First Five-Year Plan are great and many; so are the changes
made and improvements brought about in the phase of administration.
The history of planning shows that no pioneer plans were ever executed
even partially, much less wholly.
Since a country that has a plan is awre of its requirements, Ethiopia will be
able to acquire technical and economic assistance from international
organizations and friendly countries for the implementation of the
development projects included in its plan. Millions of dollars have been
spent on the main projects carried out during the first Five-Year Plan.
These projects included: a survey of the Blue Nile basin, Webbi Shebelli
and Awash Valley develoment schemes, cement factories, oil refineries,
textile factories, a sugar factory, highways, telephone lines; modern ports,
jet aerodromes, transport jets, hydro-electric dams and equipment, the
university and several modern schools for raising the school population by
47%, as well as other economic and social undertakings. In the field of
private capital, several industries and similar development enterprises have
been established.
backward countries and the life it leads is consequently characterized by
hunger, disease and other similar problems. Global peace and security can
only be permanently secured if all people of the world pool their resources
towards the complete eradication of man's common enemies -- ignorance,
hunger and disease.
It is well known that the international economic and social organizations
established at, and operating in variouss underdeveloped countries in the
world, are helping the economically backward countries in different ways.
Some wealthy countries are also manifesting their goodwill through
granting loans and technical assistance. What the economically backward
countries are looking forward to, however, is the application of the money
now dumped on destructve armaments, to the solution of economic
problems. Fully supporting this idea, Ethiopia has participated in
disarmament conferences and unfailingly is struggling for world peace and
man's welfare and prosperity. A nation can make rapid economic growth
only when it makes use of foreign economic and technical aid and, if the
people make every effort towards the proper exploitation of their natural
resources.
In Our speeech after Our state visits to various friendly countries on
August 29, 1959, We noted the various reasons as to how advanced
nations have achieved their present stage. In Our study of the various
social systems in the course of Our extensive toure, We have found that
the reason for their successful progress lies in the fact that they have
accumulated enough capital which, in turn, made it possible for them to
carry out better farming, finance various projects to develop their
industries, harness their rivers, and in general exploit their nature
resources. Unless it is used for worthwhile investment, the hording of
money would not yield dividend. This spirit also remains true in the case
of this plan.
In has been found out that planning is indispensable for the rational
utilization of both a nation's resources and foreign aid or loans.
Having recognized that, in order to improve and raise the level of the
Ethiopian economy and administration and so raise Our people's standard
of living and economy, a plan, based on the country's needs and
capabilities, is required, We gave orders for the execution of the First
Five-Year, which came into operation since 1958 prepared after a long
period of study, on the basis of our directives and by the Planning Board
We had established.
As a basis of, and working procedure for, a national socio-economic
policy, a plan is a means whereby a nation can be developed through the
rational utilization of labour and machinery for the most important aspects
of the country's needs. The execution of any such plan needs, however,
national participation. Planning is the basis in the rational and sustained
use of capital, manpower and time in the acceleration of economic
development. The opportunities We have today in having at Our disposal
those advantages which the now economically advanced nations acquired
after long periods of trial and exertion, namely the means to step up the
rate of economic growth and purchase equipment necessary for industrial
and other purposes, enable Us to implement several projects in a musch
shorter time.
It is evident that prior to the First Five-Year Plan, Ethiopia was engaged in
the execution of numerous development undertakings. Long-term projects
were carried out in the respective fields of telecommunications, public
health, road transport, air lines and other similar phases of development.
Satisfactory results have likewise been attained. Nevertheless, a plan,
embracing Ethiopia's socio-economic growth, was prepared from a wide
and detailed study of such undertakings as were previously carried on
through experience and also for the rational utilization of labour and
capital. The advantages of a plan are by no means limited to the
government; a plan shows the respective goals of our country in each
sector, the required funds and their sources, as well as the success and
failures of each year's endeavour.
Though the targets set in the First Five-Year Plan were not all reached, the
experiences gained are satisfactory. The works accomplished during the
period of the First Five-Year Plan are great and many; so are the changes
made and improvements brought about in the phase of administration.
The history of planning shows that no pioneer plans were ever executed
even partially, much less wholly.
Since a country that has a plan is awre of its requirements, Ethiopia will be
able to acquire technical and economic assistance from international
organizations and friendly countries for the implementation of the
development projects included in its plan. Millions of dollars have been
spent on the main projects carried out during the first Five-Year Plan.
These projects included: a survey of the Blue Nile basin, Webbi Shebelli
and Awash Valley develoment schemes, cement factories, oil refineries,
textile factories, a sugar factory, highways, telephone lines; modern ports,
jet aerodromes, transport jets, hydro-electric dams and equipment, the
university and several modern schools for raising the school population by
47%, as well as other economic and social undertakings. In the field of
private capital, several industries and similar development enterprises have
been established.
| Allotted $2,670,000,000 |
It has been shown in detail in the Plan that for the Second Five-Year Plan
the amount of money to be spent on development projects and
administration, both from Government and private sources, has been
estimated at E$2,670,000,000.
In order that the Plan may succeed in achieving its objectives, much work
has already been accomplished in advance. Among those that have been
given priority are those pertaining to the promulation of the Public
Servants Pension and the Civil Service law. For the plan, We have
ordered that various organizations be set up.
We have in the past made it known to you that We have formed several
committees in all branches and departments of activity. These committees
have been entusted that the task of studying ways and means of effecting
a lasting and not short-term programme of advancement, of finding
methods of improving the administration, the application of justice, the
spread of education as well as improving on the system of land tenure.
The Committee also studied the possibility of making the administration
system of the Provinces meet modern demands and standards so far as
present conditions permit, and also study ways of raising the standard of
living of the people and their skills, as well as safeguarding of the people's
right to equality according to each person's standard and ability.
Among the main points in Our plan for the improvement, progress and
advancement of Our people is that relating to the need for an equitable
arrangement with respect to the payment of taxes as well as to the tenure
and allocation of land. With this aim, We have annulled various taxes that
landowners had to pay in the past, relieved them of extra obligations
otherwise binding, allowed that only one tax be levied, and have ordered
that those Ethiopians who may not have land give evidence to this effect
and be made to own half a gasha each to be used not only by the persons
during their life-time, but to be passsed down from generation to
generationas well.
Furthermore, in accordance with the order We gave to the effect that
thoso who may have land but lack money to develop it be granted loans,
the amount of money given out for the purpose has now reached Eth.
$3,000,000. So that the work may in future be carried out on an
improved scale of performance, the setting up of a new bank that will lend
money for development works is now under preparation.
We do not, however, feel proud or complacent about the progress so far
made by Ethiopia in this respect as having accomplished enough. The
present age compels man to go on improving. Since the way of living of
people at any period is closely tied up with the particular conditions
prevailing at the time, we cannot look back to Ethiopia prior to the 20th
Century and criticize the manner of administration of our forefathers. The
reasons and difficulties that made the way of living then what it was can
be accurately known.
It would not, for example, be difficult to realize the problems and
obligations created by the age we are living in now, which faced Ethiopia
in her past endeavour to reach her present stage as well as in her future
attempt at faster progress and development. As generations come and go,
those assuming responsibility for the period do not cease to try and
improve on the past in order to meet newly arising demands. In this
respect, it is quite evident that to march with the time members of the
coming generation should build on what their forefathers have bequeathed
to them. It is because the present generation is cherishing and keeping
intact what it has received form the past that it has succeeded in attaining
its present stage of development, by making the necessary changes and
improvements called for by conditions now existing. This would require
great foresight and the work accomplished so far as regards to this task fo
great responsibility is no small matter. It has been fulfilled as a result of
God's blessing and His divine guidance.
the amount of money to be spent on development projects and
administration, both from Government and private sources, has been
estimated at E$2,670,000,000.
In order that the Plan may succeed in achieving its objectives, much work
has already been accomplished in advance. Among those that have been
given priority are those pertaining to the promulation of the Public
Servants Pension and the Civil Service law. For the plan, We have
ordered that various organizations be set up.
We have in the past made it known to you that We have formed several
committees in all branches and departments of activity. These committees
have been entusted that the task of studying ways and means of effecting
a lasting and not short-term programme of advancement, of finding
methods of improving the administration, the application of justice, the
spread of education as well as improving on the system of land tenure.
The Committee also studied the possibility of making the administration
system of the Provinces meet modern demands and standards so far as
present conditions permit, and also study ways of raising the standard of
living of the people and their skills, as well as safeguarding of the people's
right to equality according to each person's standard and ability.
Among the main points in Our plan for the improvement, progress and
advancement of Our people is that relating to the need for an equitable
arrangement with respect to the payment of taxes as well as to the tenure
and allocation of land. With this aim, We have annulled various taxes that
landowners had to pay in the past, relieved them of extra obligations
otherwise binding, allowed that only one tax be levied, and have ordered
that those Ethiopians who may not have land give evidence to this effect
and be made to own half a gasha each to be used not only by the persons
during their life-time, but to be passsed down from generation to
generationas well.
Furthermore, in accordance with the order We gave to the effect that
thoso who may have land but lack money to develop it be granted loans,
the amount of money given out for the purpose has now reached Eth.
$3,000,000. So that the work may in future be carried out on an
improved scale of performance, the setting up of a new bank that will lend
money for development works is now under preparation.
We do not, however, feel proud or complacent about the progress so far
made by Ethiopia in this respect as having accomplished enough. The
present age compels man to go on improving. Since the way of living of
people at any period is closely tied up with the particular conditions
prevailing at the time, we cannot look back to Ethiopia prior to the 20th
Century and criticize the manner of administration of our forefathers. The
reasons and difficulties that made the way of living then what it was can
be accurately known.
It would not, for example, be difficult to realize the problems and
obligations created by the age we are living in now, which faced Ethiopia
in her past endeavour to reach her present stage as well as in her future
attempt at faster progress and development. As generations come and go,
those assuming responsibility for the period do not cease to try and
improve on the past in order to meet newly arising demands. In this
respect, it is quite evident that to march with the time members of the
coming generation should build on what their forefathers have bequeathed
to them. It is because the present generation is cherishing and keeping
intact what it has received form the past that it has succeeded in attaining
its present stage of development, by making the necessary changes and
improvements called for by conditions now existing. This would require
great foresight and the work accomplished so far as regards to this task fo
great responsibility is no small matter. It has been fulfilled as a result of
God's blessing and His divine guidance.
| Objectives Outlined |
The main objectives and targets of the Plan are:
(1) To achieve a great economic result through the rational
utilization of available capital and labour;
(2) To make use of different means of development in order
to narrow the economic divergence between Ethiopia
and the economically advanced countries.
(3) To economize money as much as possible and invest it on
some useful project in order to bring about an
independent growth of the Ethiopian economy.
(4) To obtain balanced and uninterrupted economic growth
in order to raise the standard of living of Our beloved
people.
(5) To improve and expand education, public health, fine arts
and industrial projects more intensively.
(6) To encourage every citizen in Our Empire to be a
participant in the endeavours for the economic and social
development of his country, as much as his capacity and
ability can allow.
The largest portion of the national income comes from agriculture and the
raising of livestock. Moreover, the greater number of the population is
engaged in these occupations. For these reasons, in the period of the
Second Five-Year Plan, agriculture holds its place in the forefront of the
Ethiopian economy, and a special plan has been drafted to expand the
agricultural production in a much better way than it used to be before.
Moreover, it is designed to increase the quantity and improve the quality of
the crops of coffee in particular, which up to now has remained the
backbone of the country's economy. Planning is also completed to
provide the country's meat industry with 600,000 to 700,000 heads of live
cattle annually for local demand as well as for export.
Since Ethiopia's mineral wealth is undetermined, it has been considered in
the Second Five-Year Plan to make more extensive prospecting to
determine the country's geological wealth and open a new vista for its
industrial growth.
In this Plan, it is intended to treble Our present industrial output by
establishing a number of industries and factories which will utilize the
country's raw materials from agriculture and mining. These industries will
be useful in that they will boost the economic status of the country by
producing industrial items of high demand in both local and foreign
markets and also provide plenty of jobs for the people.
Realizing the great importance and usefulness attached to facilities of
transportation and communications, it is designed to expand the systems
by 28% in the period of the Second Five-Year Plan.
It is also stipulated in the Plan to make necessary steps to better and
multiply those social amenities, like education, public health, pension and
other similar welfare measures, which reflect upon the living condition of
the people and upon social development of the country in general.
(1) To achieve a great economic result through the rational
utilization of available capital and labour;
(2) To make use of different means of development in order
to narrow the economic divergence between Ethiopia
and the economically advanced countries.
(3) To economize money as much as possible and invest it on
some useful project in order to bring about an
independent growth of the Ethiopian economy.
(4) To obtain balanced and uninterrupted economic growth
in order to raise the standard of living of Our beloved
people.
(5) To improve and expand education, public health, fine arts
and industrial projects more intensively.
(6) To encourage every citizen in Our Empire to be a
participant in the endeavours for the economic and social
development of his country, as much as his capacity and
ability can allow.
The largest portion of the national income comes from agriculture and the
raising of livestock. Moreover, the greater number of the population is
engaged in these occupations. For these reasons, in the period of the
Second Five-Year Plan, agriculture holds its place in the forefront of the
Ethiopian economy, and a special plan has been drafted to expand the
agricultural production in a much better way than it used to be before.
Moreover, it is designed to increase the quantity and improve the quality of
the crops of coffee in particular, which up to now has remained the
backbone of the country's economy. Planning is also completed to
provide the country's meat industry with 600,000 to 700,000 heads of live
cattle annually for local demand as well as for export.
Since Ethiopia's mineral wealth is undetermined, it has been considered in
the Second Five-Year Plan to make more extensive prospecting to
determine the country's geological wealth and open a new vista for its
industrial growth.
In this Plan, it is intended to treble Our present industrial output by
establishing a number of industries and factories which will utilize the
country's raw materials from agriculture and mining. These industries will
be useful in that they will boost the economic status of the country by
producing industrial items of high demand in both local and foreign
markets and also provide plenty of jobs for the people.
Realizing the great importance and usefulness attached to facilities of
transportation and communications, it is designed to expand the systems
by 28% in the period of the Second Five-Year Plan.
It is also stipulated in the Plan to make necessary steps to better and
multiply those social amenities, like education, public health, pension and
other similar welfare measures, which reflect upon the living condition of
the people and upon social development of the country in general.
| Calls For National Participation |
In Our effort to raise the living standard of Our beloved people, in Our
endeavour to bring about prosperity to Our country, the feeling of
co-operation and understanding has always characterized Our people. A
special case is the recent development in certain provinces where the
people are seen voluntarily raising funds to build schools, clinics, roads
and other similar projects. What can give one more pleasure than to see
such a measure of self-help in one's life time? For the prosperity and
progress of his own country, let every citizen of Our Empire strive hard to
strengthen this esprit de corps everywhere. We entrust the spirit of good
will to Our people to work diligently and co-operatively in order to arrive
at the realization of this socio-economic development that has been
launched by etiher Our Government or Our people.
It is not sufficient simply to see and admire the natural beauty and fertility
of Ethiopia. It is Our obligation to work upon and benefit from this
country whose fertile soil has been granted us by the Almighty God. We
have to gain honour and pride for this country.
Becasue of her unity and independence Ethiopia had and still has jealous
enemies and aggressive dissidents. It is, therefore, the primary duty of
every Ethiopian to safeguard the unity and freedom that has been fortified
since time immemorial by the courage and bravery of Our forefathers.
We have to maintain its integrity, to work and benefit from its existence.
So that Our people can live working and enjoying the fruits of their labour
in peace and order We have given modern laws and made various
proclamations. For proper administration of these laws in the
governorates - general, provinces, sub-provinces and districts of Our
Empire, We have allocated judges for the courts, police for the security,
and civil servants for running the government officials that they were
assigned to serve the interest of Our people and not the contrary. Hence,
We again would like to make it known to Our government employees that
without losing integrity and honesty they are hereby instructed and ordered
to work diligently in whatever occupation they are engaged, for the
economic growth of their country.
We have also entrusted to the Planning Board Committee which is chaired
by Our Prime Minister to publish and distribute the contents of the Second
Five-Year Plan as well as to strictly follow and execute the new plans at
hand.
If each and everyone endeavours to co-operate and work in as much as
his capacity permits, Our faith rests upon the Almighty God that He would
bless the results for us.
endeavour to bring about prosperity to Our country, the feeling of
co-operation and understanding has always characterized Our people. A
special case is the recent development in certain provinces where the
people are seen voluntarily raising funds to build schools, clinics, roads
and other similar projects. What can give one more pleasure than to see
such a measure of self-help in one's life time? For the prosperity and
progress of his own country, let every citizen of Our Empire strive hard to
strengthen this esprit de corps everywhere. We entrust the spirit of good
will to Our people to work diligently and co-operatively in order to arrive
at the realization of this socio-economic development that has been
launched by etiher Our Government or Our people.
It is not sufficient simply to see and admire the natural beauty and fertility
of Ethiopia. It is Our obligation to work upon and benefit from this
country whose fertile soil has been granted us by the Almighty God. We
have to gain honour and pride for this country.
Becasue of her unity and independence Ethiopia had and still has jealous
enemies and aggressive dissidents. It is, therefore, the primary duty of
every Ethiopian to safeguard the unity and freedom that has been fortified
since time immemorial by the courage and bravery of Our forefathers.
We have to maintain its integrity, to work and benefit from its existence.
So that Our people can live working and enjoying the fruits of their labour
in peace and order We have given modern laws and made various
proclamations. For proper administration of these laws in the
governorates - general, provinces, sub-provinces and districts of Our
Empire, We have allocated judges for the courts, police for the security,
and civil servants for running the government officials that they were
assigned to serve the interest of Our people and not the contrary. Hence,
We again would like to make it known to Our government employees that
without losing integrity and honesty they are hereby instructed and ordered
to work diligently in whatever occupation they are engaged, for the
economic growth of their country.
We have also entrusted to the Planning Board Committee which is chaired
by Our Prime Minister to publish and distribute the contents of the Second
Five-Year Plan as well as to strictly follow and execute the new plans at
hand.
If each and everyone endeavours to co-operate and work in as much as
his capacity permits, Our faith rests upon the Almighty God that He would
bless the results for us.