principle of mutual understanding and partnership and generally strengthening the federal system, through undertaking capacity building and other developments. Capacity building training and support is given to ensure rapid and sustainable growth and harness the gap in development between regions. On this basis, an action plan was prepared in 2011/12 and developmental offices established to effect resettlement on the basis of free consent to ensure availability of public services for all areas and people. Consultations were held at various levels within the relevant areas of the four support deserving regions before the resettlement programs were launched. The government allocated a special budget for the regions to ensure the rights of the people to public services and all facilities were provided. These include: - Water well constructions Health facilities Educational institutions Health centers Preparation and harvesting of farm land Resource provisions including human, material and technical assistance Construction of houses Agricultural sector assistance including veterinary services, skills training and infrastructure provision and Sanitation development THE RIGHT OF PEOPLES’ TO FREELY DISPOSE OF THEIR WEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES (ARTICLE 21) Ownership and Possession of Wealth and Natural Resources Constitutional Measures As provided under Article 40 and 89 of the Constitution, the right to ownership of rural and urban land, as well as of all natural resources, is exclusively vested in the State and the peoples of Ethiopia. The Government has the duty to hold, on behalf of the People, land and other natural resources and to deploy them for their common benefit and development. Land is a common property of the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia and is not subject to sale or to other means of exchange. The Peoples of Ethiopia as a whole, and each Nation, Nationality and People in Ethiopia in particular, have the right to improved living standards and to sustainable development. According 112