Sudurpashchim Province Faces Challenges in Finalizing Second Five-Year Development Plan
Summary
Sudurpashchim province is finalizing its second five-year development plan focused on poverty reduction, infrastructure development, and integrating agriculture, tourism, and industry to promote self-reliance.
Key Points
- Sudurpashchim province is working on finalizing its second five-year development plan aiming to address a 10 percent increase in poverty.
- The plan focuses on four pillars including connecting agriculture, tourism, and industry through a value chain and improving transportation, irrigation, and energy infrastructure.
- Incorporation of technology and digital networks to bridge urban and rural areas is a key strategy of the plan.
- Implementation challenges from previous plans are acknowledged, with efforts to include local-level suggestions to make the plan more effective.
