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Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 09:00



Statement by Ms. Elsa Haile, Director of International Organizations Division, during the Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Least Developed Countries
17 September 2021, New York




Mr. Chair,
Excellencies,

 
I wish to thank the Foreign Minister of Malawi, H.E Mr. Eisenhower Mkaka for convening this annual Ministerial Meeting of the Least Developed Countries. Let me also warmly greet H.E. Mr. Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly, Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General and Under Secretary General and High Representative of the UN-OHRLLS Mr. Courtney Rattray.

This meeting is timely, as we are entering the negotiation process towards the Fifth United Nations Conference on the LDCs (LDC5). My delegation hopes that this meeting will help us to listen to challenges faced by our respective countries and foster a common agenda for our multilateral engagement.

Mr. Chair,
Excellencies,


The COVID pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to every country. We should acknowledge the social, economic and health consequences of the crisis as we discuss the fifth program of Action of LDCs.

Our starting point for the discussion should be a realistic assessment of the global economic, financial and political structures and relations. We should ask ourselves why, after five decades, only six countries have graduated from the LDC group. The policy frameworks espoused by international economic and financial institutions are rigged against the people in the developing world. The promises of better economic performance through deregulation, privatisation, liberalisation and small government has not brought the promised development. It only has bonded nations in Africa, in exploitative economic relations. A lesson of the COVID pandemic is that government matters. The Public sector matters. Society can not rely on the private sector alone to provide critical services, nor is the private sector efficient in disbursing limited resources to serve the interest of the masses. The intervention of governments through injecting cash in the economy, and not the performance of the private sector, will be the defining factor on how nations bounce back from the socio-economic effects of the pandemic. Successful implementation of Agenda 2030 demands rethinking our economic models, working together and demonstrating solidarity.

We should advocate for a global economic order that strives for equality and improves the quality of life of those at the lowest development ladder. LDCs should be afforded the policy space to set out their priorities and plan and decide their respective economic model of development without any conditionality and strike a balance in the allocation of resources between competing economic and social sectors. Developed countries should refrain from taking restrictive financial and political measures, including unilateral sanctions and other coercive measures.

The upcoming program of action should not be about what more the LDCs can do but rather address on how to revamp global commitment towards internationally agreed development goals for LDC emerging challenges. An important challenge in the implementation of the international development agenda has been the shrinking of commitment. We bear primary responsibility for developing our countries and that external support, even the most generous, cannot substitute our own efforts. However, it is the responsibility of all, including nations who command resources, to ensure that the international commitments towards the LDCs are fulfilled. International cooperation should not be viewed as a charity to developing countries with less regard to their priorities or as a means to extract economic and political concessions.

Mr. Chair,
Excellencies,


We must put all our efforts into ensuring that no other decade passes without eradicating poverty or ensuring tangible economic progress in our countries. The COVID19 pandemic has really exposed the inequalities between countries and regions.

Let me conclude by saying that the GA will have many in-person meetings in the coming days and weeks. While we all must take the necessary protective measures against the spread of COVID, we need to be mindful that such actions will not discriminate against any nation. This is particularly important as the growing gap between the haves and have-nots has manifested in the global vaccine rollout.

I thank you for your attention.

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Re: Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by sarcasm » 22 Sep 2021, 09:19

Isiaias has been suffering from megalomania (delusion about one's own power or importance - typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder). Eritrean government , by extension has been been suffering from from paranoia. That is why they think that people are ‘out to get them’.

Here's some fact sheet about paranoia. Look at the symptoms and you will be amazed how they relate to Isaias and his government.

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’.
The three main types of paranoia include paranoid personality disorder, delusional (formerly paranoid) disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.


What is paranoia?

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others. This unfounded mistrust of others can make it difficult for a person with paranoia to function socially or have close relationships. Paranoia may be a symptom of a number of conditions, including paranoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder and schizophrenia.

The cause of paranoia is unknown but genetics are thought to play a role. Treatment depends on the condition diagnosed as its cause, and may include treatment by psychological therapy or medication.

Symptoms
Paranoid symptoms may range from mild to severe. They depend on the cause but, generally, a person who is paranoid may:

Be easily offended
Find it difficult to trust others
Not cope with any type of criticism
Assign harmful meanings to other people’s remarks
Be always on the defensive
Be hostile, aggressive and argumentative
Not be able to compromise
Find it difficult, if not impossible, to ‘forgive and forget’
Assume that people are talking ill of them behind their back
Be overly suspicious – for example, think that other people are lying or scheming to cheat them
Not be able to confide in anyone
Find relationships difficult
Consider the world to be a place of constant threat
Feel persecuted by the world at large
Believe in unfounded ‘conspiracy theories’.


Continue reading https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/hea ... s/paranoia

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Re: Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 10:18

Every description of yours of what creates paranoia, the Eritrean people went through for over 50 years.

Megalomaniacs are those who, hailing from a population comprising of only 6% of the population, have made themselves believe they're the eternal rulers of the 94%. :lol:

To the detriment of their eternally starving people, I must add.



sarcasm wrote:
22 Sep 2021, 09:19
Isiaias has been suffering from megalomania (delusion about one's own power or importance - typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder). Eritrean government , by extension has been been suffering from from paranoia. That is why they think that people are ‘out to get them’.

Here's some fact sheet about paranoia. Look at the symptoms and you will be amazed how they relate to Isaias and his government.

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’.
The three main types of paranoia include paranoid personality disorder, delusional (formerly paranoid) disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.


What is paranoia?

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others. This unfounded mistrust of others can make it difficult for a person with paranoia to function socially or have close relationships. Paranoia may be a symptom of a number of conditions, including paranoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder and schizophrenia.

The cause of paranoia is unknown but genetics are thought to play a role. Treatment depends on the condition diagnosed as its cause, and may include treatment by psychological therapy or medication.

Symptoms
Paranoid symptoms may range from mild to severe. They depend on the cause but, generally, a person who is paranoid may:

Be easily offended
Find it difficult to trust others
Not cope with any type of criticism
Assign harmful meanings to other people’s remarks
Be always on the defensive
Be hostile, aggressive and argumentative
Not be able to compromise
Find it difficult, if not impossible, to ‘forgive and forget’
Assume that people are talking ill of them behind their back
Be overly suspicious – for example, think that other people are lying or scheming to cheat them
Not be able to confide in anyone
Find relationships difficult
Consider the world to be a place of constant threat
Feel persecuted by the world at large
Believe in unfounded ‘conspiracy theories’.


Continue reading https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/hea ... s/paranoia

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Re: Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by Fiyameta » 22 Sep 2021, 10:40

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Zmeselo wrote:
22 Sep 2021, 10:18
Every description of yours of what creates paranoia, the Eritrean people went through for over 50 years.

Megalomaniacs are those who, hailing from a population comprising of only 6% of the population, have made themselves believe they're the eternal rulers of the 94%. :lol:

To the detriment of their eternally starving people, I must add.



sarcasm wrote:
22 Sep 2021, 09:19
Isiaias has been suffering from megalomania (delusion about one's own power or importance - typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder). Eritrean government , by extension has been been suffering from from paranoia. That is why they think that people are ‘out to get them’.

Here's some fact sheet about paranoia. Look at the symptoms and you will be amazed how they relate to Isaias and his government.

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’.
The three main types of paranoia include paranoid personality disorder, delusional (formerly paranoid) disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.


What is paranoia?

Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are ‘out to get you’ or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others. This unfounded mistrust of others can make it difficult for a person with paranoia to function socially or have close relationships. Paranoia may be a symptom of a number of conditions, including paranoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder and schizophrenia.

The cause of paranoia is unknown but genetics are thought to play a role. Treatment depends on the condition diagnosed as its cause, and may include treatment by psychological therapy or medication.

Symptoms
Paranoid symptoms may range from mild to severe. They depend on the cause but, generally, a person who is paranoid may:

Be easily offended
Find it difficult to trust others
Not cope with any type of criticism
Assign harmful meanings to other people’s remarks
Be always on the defensive
Be hostile, aggressive and argumentative
Not be able to compromise
Find it difficult, if not impossible, to ‘forgive and forget’
Assume that people are talking ill of them behind their back
Be overly suspicious – for example, think that other people are lying or scheming to cheat them
Not be able to confide in anyone
Find relationships difficult
Consider the world to be a place of constant threat
Feel persecuted by the world at large
Believe in unfounded ‘conspiracy theories’.


Continue reading https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/hea ... s/paranoia

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Re: Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 12:43

ንህልው ሃገራዊ ልምዓታዊ መደባትን ምዕባለታት ዞባ ቀርኒ ኣፍሪቃን ዝምልከት ሰሚናራት፡ ብላዕለዎት ሓለፍቲ ህግደፍ ኣብ ኣስመራን ካልኦት ከተማታትን ይካየድ ኣሎ።




እዚ “ህልዊ ፖለቲካዊ ኩነታትን ጥሙር መደባት መኸተን” ብዝብል ኣርእስቲ ዝቐርብ ዘሎ ሰሚናራት፡ ዝሰፍሐ ክፋሉ - ብደረጃ ዞባን ዓለምን ዘሎ ምዕባለታት ኣብ ግምት ብምእታው፡ ሃገራዊ ፖለቲካዊ፡ ልምዓታውን ማሕበራውን መደባት ዘነጽር’ዩ።




Interactive public seminars, presided by senior PFDJ officials, on GOE integrated development plans in context of current domestic & regional developments held in Asmara/other cities yesterday & today. This will cascade down to other members in all Ministries & Reg- Admins.
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Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 12:56




The Tanzanian National Women's U-20 soccer team arrived in Asmara today and will meet its Eritrean counterpart Saturday 25th of Sep. 2021, in their first leg match for the FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica.



The Eritrean National U20 team, say they're well prepard.



Portrait of my father (coffee painting) A gift from my friend, artist Tesfalem A.

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Re: Why the powers that be, hate Eritrea.

Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 16:46



Museums for Equality Diversity and Inclusion

By Natnael Tekle

https://shabait.com/2021/09/20/museums- ... clusion-2/

HISTORY & CULTURE

Sep 20, 2021



The annual celebration of International Museums Day (IMD) was held with an aim to become a rallying point to both celebrate the diversity of perspectives that make up the communities and personnel of museums, and champion tools for identifying and overcoming bias in what they display and the stories they tell. It is to be recalled that, last year the IMD was celebrated under the theme “Museums for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion”. It is necessary to highlight some of the important notes museums play, in preserving and unveiling a society’s past and present history.

The aim of museums, is to create tangible experiences for people of different origins and backgrounds. They help strengthen the cultural bonds and integrity within communities. As the theme of this year shows,
museums are globally standing to fight for the equality of cultural heritage, by respecting the rich diversity and incorporating those cultures that are totally ignored.
As agents of cultural institutions, museums display, educate and disseminate heritages in the context of political, social, and cultural realities of the modern society. An increase in public expectation for social change has facilitated conversation around museums’ potential for social good in the form of exhibitions, conferences, performances, education programs, and initiatives created. But there remains much to do to overcome conscious and subconscious power dynamics that can create disparities within museums, and between museums and their visitors. These disparities can relate to many topics, including ethnicity, gender, identity, socioeconomic background, education level, physical ability and religious beliefs.



The Eritrean museums serve as cultural hubs by displaying cultural goods that belong to ancient history, ethnographic and natural collections and vestiges of materials that exhibit the 30- years war for independence. All these demonstrate, the diversity of cultural heritages the country has. The diversity represented by the nine ethno-linguistic groups, is a testimony of Eritrea’s rich heritage.

Eritrea’s cultural heritage is not yet fully represented or showcased at the museums, which are supposed to give information about the cultural identity and diversity of a certain community. Remnants of societies in the past, including tangible artifacts and material goods, tell stories about culture, history and even the social configuration of a country’s society and humanity as whole.



Eritrea has unique cultural discoveries, that have global significance. For example, the one million years old human cranium from the Danakil Depression of Eritrea, at Buia site, is a rare discovery on the paleo-anthropological research. The discovery was first reported in 1998 on nature journal, and it was a breakthrough for many scientists who are working to understand and narrow the gap of our evolutionary life. This rare discovery is housed at the National Museum of Eritrea and copies of the original finding are displayed both at the National Museum of Eritrea and the Northern Red Sea Regional Museum.

The architecture and urban setting of Asmara, UNESCO’s modernist city, is also another unique heritage worth remembering in this important day. Asmara is known for its well-preserved modernist architecture, salubrious highland climate, reliable water supply and ideal geographic location. It represents the most concentrated and intact assemblage of Modernist architecture anywhere in the world. This urban design within the Historic Perimeter has remained untouched since its original implementation and subsequent evolution throughout the 1930s, and the architectural elements exemplify a superlative example of Modernist architecture in a complete urban setting. These two contiguous and exceptional tangible components have nurtured a unique and distinct intangible social environment founded on Western Modernist design ideals, realized in a highland African setting.



The Sahaba mosque is another unique cultural and religious monument of global importance, representing the first Islamic cultural attaché to our region- with a date of 615A.D. This makes the land of Eritrea, the first destination for Islamic culture out of the land of Arabia. The mosque of the Sahaba is found, at the heart of the port city of Massawa.

Qohaito cultural landscape is another impressive cultural phenomenon, which is already registered on UNESCO’s tentative list. The plateau preserves several archaeological materials, that have universal outstanding value and integrity. The breathtaking landscape, the rock art sites, monuments, dams, cisterns, necropolis, ruins of buildings and the contemporary culture of the present Saho settlers make Qohaito a unique cultural landscape.

Eritrea has many more archaeological and historical sites of global importance. They include Adulis site, several monasteries, ancient alphabets, Dahlak Island Kufic inscriptions, shipwrecks, railways and the Nakfa trenches. The list is long and this shows Eritrea’s highly diversified heritage and history, that has evolved from millions of years back.


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A token sample of gifts from Eritrea, to take back to friends overseas. The traditional coffee cabinet set is made of dark & light hue Taff grains. Pottery, woven baskets, acacia husk key rings, all hand made, local products. #TourismWeek #Tourism4Growth
Seble Ephrem: @SebleEphrem

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Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 17:28



Today Ambassador ADECHOUBOU of Benin & myself paid a curtesy visit to Ambassador KASSA of Ethiopia, to bid him farewell on behalf of the African Diplomatic Corps in Tokyo. Ethiopia- Eritrea peace & cooperation building was also underlined, in mutual exchanges. エリトリア エチオピア
Ambassador Estifanos: @AmbassadorEstif







Eritrea participated in the first day of the General Debates. World leaders presented national Statements, some in person and others in virtual format. COVID19, post pandemic recovery, climate, peace and security, as well as @UN reform were among the issues addressed at UNGA.
Amb. Sophia Tesfamariam: @stesfamariam





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Capturing the beauty of Eritrea- "Somewhere in Tessenei" Artwork by Samandari Yossief


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Massawa, through my eyes.






Hotel Torino (at evening, afternoon & dawn) & the bridge that leads to it.

Salina, salt production facility



At the fish market



Harbor & beach

This was taken by my diver friend: Suleiman
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Post by Zmeselo » 22 Sep 2021, 18:36





ንግደት ገዳም ደብረ ቢዘን፡ ሰላምን ፍቕሪን ራህዋን ዝሐዘለ ቕሳነት ዝመልኦ ዓመት ይግበረልና። Debrebizen: a 650 year-old Eritrean Monastery, where the monks are the custodians of the Monastery's collection of > than 1,000 medieval manuscripts (Old pre Cov-19 photos)

Today, I had the honor of meeting the new AU Ambassador Suka Mafudze, Perm Rep, AU, USA. During our meeting, we had a discussion about medical diaspora’s role in the development of the continent’s healthcare workforce capacity; while assisting communities in host countries.

The Ambassador praised @Bairex & African medical diaspora' s efforts & reiterated the critical role that we should play 2 contribute 2 an advanced, sustainable, equitable & self reliant healthcare system. We discussed the impact of Covid on the continent, the urgent need 2 access Covid vaccines, to enhance homegrown vaccine manufacturing capacity. Her Excellency is looking forward, to building a strong working relationship with the diaspora. @AfricanUnionUS @AfricanDNetwork
Menghis Bairu, M.D: @DrMenghisB

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Water Conservation Projects in Eritrea

By: Simon Woldemichael

https://shabait.com/amp/2021/09/22/wate ... ssion=true

September 22, 2021



Fueled by climate change and the ever-increasing demands for water, the growing scarcity, and variability in water resources have made water conservation a top priority for countries. Although Eritrea is not blessed with abundant water resources, the availability of surface and groundwater has increased in recent years because of the government’s considerable efforts and investments.

Water conservation has gained priority in the development efforts undertaken by the government of Eritrea. In Eritrea, the rainfall tends to be torrential, unpredictable, and lasts a short season. The low amount of rain and the absence of rivers that flow throughout the year have made the construction of dams and other means of water conservation techniques a necessity in order to ensure sustainable water supply and food security.

Securing sufficient water is a basic requirement to improve productive economic activities. The small, medium, and big dams constructed in the three development zones of the country are expected to meet the country’s present and future needs of water. But as the construction of the dams alone does not meet the development needs of the nation, various development projects — such as farming, animal husbandry, fishing, solar power installation, and electrification of the villages surrounding the dams — are being carried out around the dams.

Although the purpose of the newly built dams is diverse, the development of agriculture is the major rationale for their construction. The water in dams gives farmers confidence to invest in agriculture and increase the productivity of farms.

For many years the main challenge facing the agriculture sector in Eritrea has been a shortage of water due to recurrent droughts and poor water conservation structures. Having realized this from the outset, the government of Eritrea has been implementing strategies to harness the seasonal water flows and direct them to where they are needed.



The objective is
to augment water storage capacity by constructing water reservoirs, small dams, diversion canals and wells, and new irrigation schemes.
After a careful examination of the Millennium Development Goals, world leaders renewed their commitment by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals with the objective to end poverty and hunger by 2030. This ambitious project has 17 goals aiming at a future that is free from poverty and hunger. Eritrea is, quietly and without fanfare, engaged in implementing development projects to facilitate growth and empower its people. Concrete measures have been taken in laying the ground for equitable and sustainable development, and water is playing a pivotal role to end poverty in all its forms and achieve food security and improved nutrition by increasing agricultural productivity. Urbanization and industrialization are also closely interconnected with the availability of water. Water is a precious resource and a key driver of poverty reduction and sustainable growth.

The life of the majority of the Eritrean population is associated with farming, and poverty is concentrated in rural areas. Recognizing this and the importance of agriculture to reduce poverty, the Government has made vital interventions to enhance the productive capacity of farmers by launching water conservation projects. Therefore, the effectiveness of the poverty reduction strategy can be measured by what has been done in rural areas.



The various dams that are built across Eritrea are supplying water to many villages. Hundreds of thousands of people living in villages located around Mslam and Teqera dams are a case in point. There is no doubt that the numerous water conservation structures constructed by the government will transform the economic, social, and environmental conditions of Eritrea. They will boost the country’s performance in ensuring food security, providing health care and education, and overall balanced development.

The construction of dams in remote areas of Eritrea will help the country to address its socio-economic challenges. They will help prevent migration of people to the cities by giving them a higher standard of living in their native areas. As the construction of dams is accompanied by the mechanization of agriculture, the introduction of commercial crops, electrification of villages, and the provision of transportation and other social services, many villages are benefitting from the investment in and around the dams and many people are moving to settle in those locations. In short, the dams, which have been constructed and are under construction, are true manifestations of Eritrea’s development strategy guided by social justice and balanced development.


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Electrification of Rural Areas Impacting Agro-industrialization

Kesete Ghebrehiwet

https://shabait.com/2021/09/22/electrif ... eaPrevails

GENERAL

Sep 22, 2021



Along with the construction of major dams and the expansion of farms in the western development zone, in the Gash-Barka region, the need for the supply of electricity and the establishment of cold stores has become a necessity in the country’s efforts towards ensuring food security. Big generators have been installed in farms for the expansion of advanced irrigation systems and efforts have been made towards agro-industrialization that could be realized with electricity supply in the region.

As Eritrea’s development strategy relies heavily on its human resources, the country has been making huge investment in education to empower the youth. This has resulted in young and versatile graduates engaging in the implementation of development projects all over the country and making contribution toward nation building.


Eng. Israel Mengsteab

Eng. Israel Mengsteab, works at the power plant in Kerkebet. After studying Electrical Engineering at Eritrea Institute of Technology (EIT) and graduated in 2019, he was assigned to work first in Fanko, then in Alebu and later in Kerkebet at the farm projects operated by Eritrea’s Crops and Livestock Corporation (ECLC). He has been working, along with other young graduates from vocational training centers, in the development of the power plant in Kerkebet.

Israel believes that working in remote areas enables one to develop the knowledge acquired in college, through hands-on experience. For him, it is a win-win situation. He works for a better tomorrow and takes his assignment as an opportunity to enhance his competence, through the implementation of various development projects.


Efrem Measho

Efrem Measho, head of the electricity supply unit in Kerkebet, studied electricity and mechanical works at Sawa Center for Vocational Training and got training in metal works in Alebu. There are now 13 staff members in charge of running the electricity supply to all farms in Kerkebet sub-zone.

The power supply projects in Kerkebet and Fanko were implemented using substantial input of graduates in electrical engineering, who worked in the installation and expansion of electric supply in the farms. Efforts have also been made, to provide electricity to the households.


Demoz Kebreab

Demoz Kebreab, head of electrical works in the western development zone, including Fanko and Kerkebet, said that electricity has been transforming agriculture and positively impacting the day-to-day activities of local communities. While the power plant in Fanko provides electricity to Teseney, Gherset, Fesko and Alebu, the one in Kerkebet serves Kerkebet farm, Sawa as well as Forto Sawa. The long term plan is to connect Golig and Omhajer using the power plant in Fanko and to extend the supply of electricity to a wider Gash-Barka region.

Mr. Demoz said that to upgrade the technical knowhow needed in running cold stores the ECLC assigned graduates in chemical engineering, horticulture and electrical engineering and gave a refresher course that ran for about 18 months to be able to efficiently run the cold stores. Since the cold stores need uninterrupted electric supply, the young graduates are always at the forefront in running and maintaining the power plants and the cold stores to ensure tons of perishable food stuff reach end users safely.

The cold store in Alebu, for instance, depends on the electricity supplied by the power plant in Fanko, but to ensure sustainability of the needed power supply a standby generator will be installed. Mr. Demoz reiterated that they are in a better condition because they now have the required technical expertise in running and maintaining the cold stores. He said that the young and committed college graduates continue to make a difference in many sectors. Graduates of Marine Engineering and Marine Biology have been playing major roles, in running the cold stores. Currently, around 130 graduates of electrical engineering and electrical installation have been working at farm projects operated by the ECLC.



The establishment of cold stores in Alebu, Massawa and Adi-Guadad were triggered by the dynamic results of the farm projects in the western development zone. The cold stores are expected to hold fish, meat, fruits and vegetables from the farms in Kerkebet, Gerset, Fanko-Rawo, Fanko-Tsumu’e, Adi-Omar, Aligidier, Elabered, Halhale and other farm projects as well as fish from Northern and Southern Red Sea regions and fresh water fish from dams across the country.

The Gash-Barka region is the bread basket of Eritrea and the expansion of farm projects in the region, has been increasing agricultural produce in the country. Considering the heat in the region, the establishment of cold stores will be extremely important in preserving meat, vegetables and fruits as well as fish and enabling safe transportation of quality produce to all parts of the country.



The cold stores established in various regions of the country are meant to be used to preserve agricultural produce not only from ECLC’s farms, but also independent farmers who would like to use the facilities and be relieved from incurring loss due to lack of reliable stores. The cold store in Adi-Guadad, for instance, has been preserving fish from Massawa to be distributed in Asmara fish markets and the one in Alebu is meant to preserve supplies of meat, fruits, vegetables and fish to be distributed to markets across the country.

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