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New Vision (Kampala)
February 10, 2004
Posted to the web February 10, 2004
Justin Moro
Kampala
THE Minister for Local Government, Prof. Tarsis Kabwegyere, has called upon
the youth in Acholi to work for peace to ensure development in the
sub-region, reports Justin Moro.
"This war must come to an end. We must all be involved and act so that we
have socio-economic development in Acholi.
"We must be involved individually and collectively in building peace
necessary for development," he said.
Kabwegyere, who was opening a four-day youth workshop at Kitgum Council Hall
recently, said instability was a disincentive to donors and investors.
"To achieve poverty reduction and cause development, there must be peace.
Even a hen cannot lay eggs when there is no peace around it.
The environment must be conducive," he said.
DANIDA, a Danish development agency, funded the workshop, whose theme was
Constructive Engagement of Northern Youth for Peace and Socio-Economic
Reconstruction.
Sports state minister, Henry Okello Oryem said the Government was doing its
best to restore peace and stability.
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