New Report reveals disparity in regional deve’t in Ethiopia, Tigray better in most variables

March 16, 2013 (De Birhan) — A new report titled “Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) of Ethiopia—Baseline Report 2011″ by the International Food Policy Research Institute – Ethiopia Strategy Support Program II, Ethiopia released today March 14, 2013 has revealed the existence of huge disparities in development among four major Regional States of Ethiopia. Tigary Region has fared better in most variables  compared to other Regions.

According to the Report, the Agricultural Growth Program (AGP) is a component of this broad effort that will commence in 2011 and is a five-year program. The AGP has two main components: Agricultural Production and Commercialization and the Small-scale Rural Infrastructure Development and Management.

Some of these tables show the disparities clearly,