In the last three rounds of the strategic plan implementation years - armed with a vision and setting a clear mission - the Trade, Industry and Urban Development Sector has been working to ensure accelerated and sustained development in the Region, reduce poverty, improve the people’s living conditions, and especially eradicate the rampant unemployment that was deep- rooted in cities. Accordingly, by designing programs of enterprises, investment, trade and urban development that are consistent with the strategies of the Region, the Sector has been contributing its share to the economy.