  Habero Sub Region – Almost 60% of the population in the sub region settled in 16 administrative localities. There are now 7 elementary, 7 middle level and one secondary school serving these localities. Furthermore, there are 5 health centers in the area getting health service within a short distance, with the exception of one with a travel distance of more than 18 kms to get to the nearest health center. In the settled villages many have been given land for agricultural activities and 70 of them are already conducting commercial horticulture farming and sell their produce to nearby urban places. Hamelmalo Sub region – three remote village settlements targeted and infrastructure and social services on education, health, water, administration already established 275. The policy is also implemented in other regions and is illustrated in the following examples:-   Northern Red Sea – Kubkub locality in Afa‟bet sub region - 850 families from scattered areas settled; elementary and middle school established and many have from this place have now enrolled in secondary and higher education; solar powered 4 water systems established; the place has now developed flour mills, bakery, shops, restaurants and other services. Similar development has been seen in Qelhamet locality in the same sub region Souther Red Sea – scattered villages of Seblale, Gaharie, Wiewa‟, Bagea‟do, Gahertafan and A‟dayin settled in Wade; small scale commercial farming introduced; water, education, health, transport service to the port of Assab and Beylul is also established Eritreans in the Diaspora 276. Eritrea has a significant Diaspora community throughout the globe. Their contributions during the liberation struggle were also very important. The EPLF during the liberation struggle national organizations for youth, women, workers and communities were established in many cities overseas. An important policy objective in Eritrea‟s foreign policy after independence is also to respect their rights and raise their contribution in national development. Eritreans living abroad are thus considered an asset for the nation. This is also consistent with the UN General Assembly Resolutions on Diaspora Communities as well as the AU Resolution on the Role and Contribution of the African Diaspora. 277. Since independence a Department that oversees the activities of the Eritrean Diaspora has been strengthened. The establishment of a Commission on enhancing the role of Eritreans living abroad under Proclamation 121/2002 was also a crucial development in this respect. Consequently, the mobilization, organization and capacity of Eritreans abroad have grown significantly. Today, a network of over 560 associations, community structures and specialized networks of professionals and business are active. Furthermore, various committees on Eritrean festivals and activities on culture, sports, children‟s upbringing, support to Martyr‟s Trust Fund in Eritrea, etc. are also active in all corners of the world. Page 69 of 100