WRDP kicked off 2015/2016 preparation phase

By Esubalew Dires (13 November 2015, Bahir Dar Ethiopia)

Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara (ORDA) is the major dependable developmental partner of the region that contributed remarkable achievements in improving the livelihood of the society.

Water Resource Development Program (WRDP) is one of the major thematic development interventions of ORDA which is playing a significant role in delivering potable water and small scale irrigation schemes. 

The program developed 90 hand dug wells, 89 spring developments, 22 shallow wells and a deep well of totally 202 safe water schemes benefiting over 36 thousand HHs in 2014/2015.
With regard to SSI developments in 2014/2015, WRDP carried out 8 diversions, 2 spates, 59 ponds and 210 rope and washer pumps that can potentially irrigate 892 hectares of land benefiting around 3073 HHs.

Employees in WRDP conducted self and peer performance evaluation to better achieve efficiently and effectively filling in the gaps and weaknesses for 2015/2016 budget year. They claimed that the evaluation created them a chance to a smooth interaction & shared experiences of one another. 

It’s noted that ORDA nationally presented its best performing experience to private contractors and consultancies organized from different regions.

Both Deputy heads of ORDA, Ato Dejenie Minliku and Ato Eshetie Gelaw, appreciating the evaluation employees held, reminded to fully carry over their responsibilities and submit the progress reports due date. 

The communication and IT on behalf of ORDA wishes every success to all the crew!