Sustainability Principles Online Dialogue

The following provides an overview of a program on which we have been working--this program is "designed" for implementation in Vietnam. However, over the course of time we have received substantial inquiries and expressions of interest about this program from people in many parts of the world.

We have worked to approach the complex issues associated with rural development from a systems solutions perspective---the following is our concept, our plans, and our goals---for your information, all of the technology described already exists and has been used either in seperate installations or, in some cases, combined--so we know that the parts work and we believe that the system will be a high-performance sustainable program.

Unfortunately, some of the photos, charts, drawings, etc. cannot be displayed in this posting---if anyone has any question or comment please post it and response will be provided.

Best wishes,
Brian

The Reed Program was organized to catalyze the progressive development of rural communities in developing countries. Based upon the work experiences of its members, Reed identifies, integrates, and optimizes the best tools, practices, and forms of organization for successful and sustainable development. In carrying out its projects, Reed strongly encourages the participation of villagers and supports the formation of cooperatives and mutual associations. The Reed Program is now planning the development of a four-hectare farm model in Viet Nam using high-performance, sustainable technology and management practices. Over the long term, Reed plans to develop new villages using its advanced systems.

The Reed Program’s members are active in the design, construction, and management of novel systems for water management, agriculture, aquaculture, affordable housing, and alternative energy. In addition to their working knowledge of successful technologies, Reed’s members are also consultants to governments and businesses regarding the policies and practices for profitable and sustainable economic development. Collectively, the skills and know how of the Reed Program membership enable Reed to develop productive and sustainable villages living in harmony with the environment.

In addition to the issues concerning best technology and practices, Reed also seeks out source of risk capital for investment in developing countries. The majority of the world’s financial institutions are not organized to finance rural households in emerging markets; it is important create financial intermediaries that collect and syndicate the interests of households in sufficient scale that they might access capital markets. Around the world, one of the leading obstacles to the successful and sustainable development of rural communities is the high cost of credit. Most communities in the rural areas of developing countries have little or no access to formal sources of credit. In many countries, less than 4% of all bank credit is loaned to rural borrowers even though the majority of the population lives in the countryside. Through informal credit channels, rural borrowers obtain loans at annual rates of interest ranging from 30-100%. Scarce and costly credit restricts options for profitable development, severely discounts the value of economic returns over the long run, and encourages the depletion of natural resources at unsustainable rates.

High interest rates also encourage an uneven and unbalanced pattern of development; investors finance highly profitable sectors, such as telecommunications, and neglect projects with lower returns, such as water and sanitation. Similarly, government policies often favor urban and industrial development over the development of rural areas. Where the pattern of economic development encourages a rapid pace of industrialization and urbanization, a shortage of resources from the neglected sectors of the economy eventually limits growth, compromises the overall quality of life, and fosters political tensions between rural people and city dwellers. Fast growing cities demand the use of resources, such as water supplies, formerly allocated to rural areas.

Additionally, as investors selectively fund the projects with the greatest financial appeal, there is a risk that they will prefer similar projects. As these similar projects are developed and completed in parallel, they may unintentionally oversupply local markets. The well-known “Asian Contagion” which ruined many economies in S.E. Asia was in part caused by narrow, development strategies that emphasized projects promising high returns and a high status image without regard for their productivity or the ability of local markets could support such projects. Competing developers pursued similar projects, leading to an oversupply of such developments. The newly built luxury office buildings, five star hotels, and housing estates for wealthy people could not find buyers. Consequently, many defaulted on their loans, the banking systems confronted great losses, and the affected economies were plunged into a deep recession, requiring financial bailouts by foreign agencies on humiliating terms.

Regrettably, the terms of bail-outs devised to solve the problems of bankers and real estate developers also harmed the interests of rural communities, and neglected the potential contribution of the region’s agrarian economy to an overall economic reconstruction. Nearly five years after the initial crisis in Thailand, the affected countries are still struggling to heal their economies. Then, as now, any lasting solution to the developmental challenges of this region must emphasize the active engagement of rural communities in the formal economy. Furthermore, it must pursue policies that secure the value of conserved funds and natural resources.

Although the developmental philosophy of the Reed Program also encourages people to seek out highly profitable investment and development opportunities, it also takes into consideration their productivity, environmental impacts, and ability to enhance the quality of life in rural communities.

For rural areas, Reed believes it is especially important to improve water management systems because of the vital linkages between water and agriculture, fisheries, sanitation, power generation, and transport. As a starting point, it is important for all people to understand the capabilities and value of their local water supplies. If farmers do not know the value of their water, then they will have no incentive to conserve it and cannot compare alternative uses of their water supplies. Whereas, once water has a commonly understood economic value, it is relatively easy to make decisions, including decisions to develop infrastructure for water management. Using improved systems, rural
communities can raise larger yields with less water. The amount of water saved by more productive water management can then be transferred to other uses.

Among the alternative uses, the opportunities in S.E. Asian aquaculture are very promising. Over the last thirty years, farmers of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants have made great strides in improving their productivity and proving the viability of new methods. These products allow farmers to add additional value to the wastes of other primary crops, such as rice hulls. Not only is aquaculture a new source of income for many families in the region, the cultivation of these crops can contribute to the control of pollution.

Purpose of Development Model

To demonstrate the efficacy of The REED Program: Rural Economic and Environmental Development. To provide a model for sustainable rural community development models as are required worldwide.

Population growth, cultural history, work ethics and practices, environmental issues, favorable legal and political conditions, determined need: all these are present in Vietnam.

Impact

Strong favorable impacts are expected across all spectrums. Full development of The REED Program provides the foundation for broad, sustainable rural economic and environmental development which will provide positive inspiration for significant numbers of people in Vietnam and in other countries.

Secondary favorable impacts include strong public relations value to funding parties.

Implementation

Initial development is focused on the commencement and maintenance of sustainable economic activities which are provided through the aquaculture, agriculture and supporting programs. Complementing and providing for further growth of these sustainable economic activities, education, training, housing, renewable energy, health and environmental programs come into the day-to-day focus and activities of The REED Program.

The schedule for implementation of the program parts begins on page 15.

Required Funding

To launch The REED Program's development model on four hectares of land in Vietnam requires a fund of $750,000.

A schedule of fund use is provided in Appendix D-Budget.

Budgeted Expenses
1st Year Implementation and Development

Payback and Growth

Payback of invested funds commences in year four of operations and is completed by the end of year seven of operations. Target terms of offer are for an eleven percent per annum premium to be paid to an investor on top of the normal ROI.

Growth of The REED Program will occur through the development of relations for undertaking and providing growth funds. Such relations may be the result of an IPO, or a merger, or some other form of joint venture or partnership with a qualified investing party or group. We envision a period of growth during the next 30 years.

Program for Implementation and Development of Model

Final Site Selection

Multiple sites in Vietnam are available in all regions. In order to maximize the bargaining position for the implementation and construction of the first REED
Program model for development, we plan to make presentations to authorities in
at least four different geographical areas. The purpose for this method of undertaking is proposed in order to be able to negotiate the most favorable conditions for our development operations. The basic criteria required, land, water and labor, are, for all practical purposes, available everywhere in Vietnam. The ability to finalize a development and implementation agreement providing the most favorable operating conditions, tax and income conditions, and other important variables, presents us with the need to conduct negotiations with four different locations in our initial undertakings. We do not see any reason that these negotiations will require more than four weeks to complete as the size investment we are proposing is such as to allow the local authorities full discretion in approvals issued.

Intensive Aquaculture Production

A series of 24 ponds, each 233 cubic meters in size and containing 189 cubic meters of water production volume is to be constructed. The design parameters for the ponds are shown in Appendix A. This design optimizes production abilities, provides substantial benefits for aeration of the water for fish production, creates favorable conditions for the stocking and growth of the fish, reduces the risk of disease and enhances the treatment of the waste water produced.

Construction of the ponds will commence within 120 days of funding. Pond construction will be completed, with ponds fully operational within 12 months of funding.

Total budgeted costs for the construction of the pond system is $25.00 per cubic meter of production capacity. Total budgeted funding for pond construction is $113,400. This includes excavation, equipment, shipping, applicable taxes, installation and start-up.

Detailed information concerning the operation of the aquaculture ponds, including treatment of wastewater and solid wastes is presented in Appendix A.

Production of a different species of fish and shell fish is planed including: tilapia, , catfish, bass, carp, shrimp, snails, clams, mussels, scallops and other species according to site and market conditions and requirements. An added benefit to the production of a diversity of product is the reduction of risk associated with disease or other infestation.

Aquaculture Production Projections:

The following charts present in graphic form the aquaculture production for 24 ponds with a diameter of 15 meters each and a production capacity of 189 cubic
meters of water. The production is shown in metric tons per quarter per species
with totals for each of the first three years of production. (See Appendix A, pages 37-39 for further information). Initial aquaculture production is expected to commence in the third quarter of the first year of operations.

Year 1 Aquaculture Production -Metric Tons of Fish

Year 2 Aquaculture Production -Metric Tons of Fish

Year 3 Aquaculture Production -Metric Tons of Fish

Intensive Organic Agriculture Production

An arrangement of small plot intensive agricultural production supported by a drip irrigation system will be constructed as rapidly as possible. We will be using
proven principles and products to improve the fertility of the soil and to enhance its ability to retain and utilize water. This total area will occupy some two hectares of land. Production of 30 metric tons of produce per annum per hectare is our goal. Crops to be grown will be determined by final site location, growing conditions, soil and water conditions, market conditions and requirements. Crops to be considered include all vegetables, legumes, fruit trees and bushes, root products, flowers, spices and herbs, medicinal plants, and other specialty products. Budgeted funds for development of these agriculture facilities are $20,000. (Please see Appendix B-Agriculture, for further information).

Soil Enhancements

All steps necessary to insure maximum water conservation and use together with soil enhancement and soil erosion prevention programs will be fully implemented. (Please see Appendix B-Agriculture, for further information).

Water Treatments- we can make a difference

Programs for the treatment and protection and maximization of use of water are designed to enhance all aspects of The REED Program's operations. The treatment of local water sources, be they fresh, salt or brackish, for the provision of potable drinking water have been designed into The REED Program

Wastewater from the aquaculture ponds is rich in nitrogen and other by-products that provide rich nutritional value and support for agriculture production. Much of the "waste water" from these aquaculture ponds will be recycled through the drip irrigation system into the agriculture production zones. In this way, we establish a pattern of effective and efficient water usage.

Waste water treatments, from the aquaculture facilities, from human activities and from husbandry activities, can and will be provided for by a system built within The REED Program model. This treatment system is designed to treat the wastewater to a hygienic standard where it will be either completely safe to discharge back into the environment or to be recycled within the programs being operated. Dependent upon final site selection, potable water treatment equipment is presently budgeted at $40,000 (R.O. with capacity of 70 cubic meters/day). Wastewater treatment equipment, including biological augmentation is budgeted at $25,000
Water scarcity is the single greatest threat to human health, the environment and the global food supply. Users at all levels — individual farmers, as well as communities and governments — must take initiatives that offer sustainable and environmentally safe solutions to improve water management.

Solid Waste Treatments and Recycling

The REED Program brings with it a program for the treatment of solid wastes. Most waste products in an underdeveloped rural area such as will be the location for the activities described herein, are organic. In order to obtain the most use from these "waste" products, a system to compost the solid waste will be implemented. This program will be capable of taking all solid wastes and treating them in such a manner, through organic treatment principles, so as to decompose them into more basic component parts which can then be utilized to provide for soil fertilization and enhancements.

Housing

Low cost, attractive, safe housing is very much in need in the rural areas of Vietnam. The REED Program brings with it such housing. Easy to construct and assemble from prefabricated panels, a 100 square meter house can be assembled within one week on a cement foundation. This housing provides us with the ability to modify design and appearance for the existent conditions in the market place. In addition, this fire resistant housing offers significant insulation and sound protective conditions, and can be treated so as to be practically waterproof. The budgetary allowance for the construction of five buildings to be used as housing and common area buildings is $40,000. Detailed information concerning the planned materials to be used for the housing is provided in Appendix C.

Improved Health and Education

To provide for the future we recognize the importance of the care and improvement of each persons' and each family's, health. Through our programs we bring experience and expertise in nutrition, child and family health practices,
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and community health practices. In addition, the programs established to treat water, wastes of all types as well as the environmental improvements all lead to improved health conditions. Beyond these basic programs, we believe the improved living and working conditions coupled with the opportunity to participate and to begin to control one's own destiny provide further incentive for health improvement. (See Appendix E-Management and Advisory Board for further information concerning our expertise in this area).

Education, for each member of the community, from early youth to old age: education has long been an important part of the social structure of the Vietnamese peoples. Utilizing modern equipment, technology, communications capabilities, our community members will become able to participate in the growth of both distant education as well as to bring their own knowledge and skills to bear on the problems, issues and challenges and opportunities within the local community and region. (See Appendix E for further information concerning
our expertise in this area).

Through improved health we provide the foundation for improved participation at all levels. Through improved education we provide the basis for working from that foundation. Continued training at all levels, including management, provides the cohesion for teamwork, development and expansion.

Cooperation with relevant educational and agricultural institutions, both in Vietnam as well as abroad, is important for development and growth. The basis
for this cooperation has already been established with the primary agriculture university in the southern part of Vietnam, the tropical agricultural institute in Vietnam as well as with several university programs in the United States. In the communications with the United States based university programs as well as other foreign based agriculture programs, the ability to utilize Internet communications provides a basis for cooperation that was non-existent only a few short year ago.

Together with cooperation activities expressed above, it is also imperative to develop the confidence of the local population to bring to the "table" their experience and practices in agriculture and land use. These exchanges can provide for development practices that further take into account the experience and history of local agriculture production as we all seek more ways to both improve and increase food production while at the same time providing for the future through the protection and restoration of the environment and local species.

Education in essential practices, activities and skills that can provide for full participation of the youth is another essential to The REED Program's educational endeavors. For these, cooperation and integration with local school
districts as well as the enhancement that can be provided through the use of
distance learning is planned. Further, to improve agriculture, horticultural and animal husbandry understanding and knowledge, we envision the creation of activities akin to 4-H and Future Farmers for the youth.
One of the greatest long term issues which human society faces in its efforts to improve and increase agricultural food production and the protection and restoration of the natural environment is the lack of qualified trainers and educators. Another goal pursued by The REED Program addresses this
challenge. Through the training and experience gained by the members
participating in the day-to-day work of The REED Program's operations, including during this initial model development phase, a core of qualified and experienced persons, both women and men, will be trained to have the capabilities and experience required to become effective and qualified teachers of others. After all, who best to train and teach other members of the rural poor than those who have been able to improve their own conditions? Thus, The REED Program undertakes to establish its educational and training operations with the dual goals of improving the lives and participation of those who first come to work within the program and with the secondary goal of establishing training and education programs to train others. (Please see Appendix F for further discussion).

Renewable Energy

While it is contemplated that the initial site will have sufficient power available. The REED Program is designed to demonstrate the efficacy of full scale
operations under conditions where power is either not available or is supplied
with interruptions. Therefore, The REED Program will install renewable energy equipment and technology from solar, wind and water so as to provide the basis for self-sufficiency in energy production as a goal. A budget of $75,000 provides for the various types of equipment according to the final site selection. Our experts' ability to obtain specialized equipment that is suitable for the conditions of operations, is well established and the reader is referred to Appendix E for further information.

Environmental Protection and Restoration

True, sustainable development, must take into consideration the natural environment in which the development operations are taking place. To this end
we, in The REED Program, believe that we must undertake continuous environmental monitoring, protection and restoration programs. We start this from the first stage of planning in terms of the types of equipment we utilize, the way and method of design, implementation and management of operations of production and undertakings. We continue with educational programs designed to both provide information to the local peoples as well as to obtain
from them practices which may enjoy application in other parts of the region, country and world. To these ends we have adopted as our guidelines a program of evaluation and measurement that has been developed by the International Union for Conservation and the World Bank. We believe that our full commitment to the principles established in these undertakings together with our ability to adapt to local conditions and requirements provide us with the basis for true sustainable development practices. The REED Program will establish all requirements to comply with ISO 14000. (Please see Appendix G for further discussion).

Marketing and Sales

To achieve true sustainability requires that we undertake strong economic activities in sales and marketing. At the same time, in this beginning phase of development, production and operations, we will be limited in our abilities to market beyond a small diameter, perhaps 100 miles or so, from our location. It has already been determined that the products which are to be produced in this model have already been determined to have a ready market requirement in Vietnam. Our ability to change the basic products being produced in short order allows us to consider "spot market opportunities" as well as longer term market demands which we may be able to respond to and for which we will enjoy the profits.

Through the production of diverse crops and products from our model operation, we provide for the needs of the people living and working there. Basic food requirements, housing, education, health considerations, and more will be available through both production and also from the development of the
infrastructure that will be installed. Beyond the consumption needs of the people from the production at this model location, sales of fish and assorted agriculture production will be focused first in the local area; no more than 20 miles away. Second, sales and marketing activities will be expanded to approximately a 100-mile diameter from our location. In this way, we will be providing for the market requirements and needs of this important local market. We will satisfy these customers and build a strong demand for products which we produce before attempting to enter markets further away which are not as readily entered. With the increase in our production capabilities and increased product supply, we will be setting the stage for expansion of marketing and sales activities into the greater regions of Vietnam and eventually into export markets.

Due to the nature of the design of both the aquaculture pond system and the organic farming system, production will commence within six month which allows sales to commence, at the latest, within four months thereafter. These initial sales and marketing activities will grow and develop as all production facilities are completed within twelve months of the occurrence of funding. In addition to the sale of the products from the ponds and farm operations, sales of potable water, housing units, composted fertilizer, educational activities, and excess energy, and the opportunity to contract with local authorities for treatment of solid and liquid wastes are also present opportunities for the creation of profit centers and further development.

The need for diversified fish and farm production is also true for the economic aspects of The REED Program's activities. Diversified production, diversified products and services, diversified markets: these all provide for a stronger foundation to achieve true sustainable rural community development.
Projected Sales/Cost/Income
Based on Aquaculture Production Only
(figures in 000s)

Projected income will increase through the production of different species of fish and shell fish as well as through the inclusion of agricultural products, purified water, low cost housing, training and services income--all of which will raise the
gross income and pretax income streams. Income and Expense Projections beyond year two can be discussed based upon varied and projected product mix and market expectations.

Recruitment

During the first period of construction, initial recruitment will occur within sources of labor presently known to the developers of The REED Program. These people who will provide the initial labor and staff for operations are Vietnamese who have the ability and the wish to come into the operations and development of The REED Program so as to provide the best operating conditions. Further, these people have the ability to learn well the necessary skills of operation so as to later become instructors and teachers of others as The REED Program expands its operations and activities. Our experts' ability to obtain specialized equipment that is suitable for the conditions of operations, is well established and the reader is referred to Appendix E for further information.

Operations and Training

A proficient team to support the undertakings has been assembled. Fields of endeavor and experience include every aspect of production, operations, with
advisors for cooperative development, education, training, health care, and environmental activities. All programs are designed to enhance and further
sustainable development and expansion of production and operations. A brief summary of this expertise and experience is provided in Appendix E.

Cooperative Development

The combination of activities being undertaken has been chosen and designed to attack challenges and issues of rural poverty and the disenfranchisement of the poor. The combination of programs, the development and placement of the physical and capacity infrastructure, the undertakings of education and training, the importance of health and environmental issues, all these may be for naught if we do not bring the affected peoples into an ownership position. At the same time, to put people into positions of authority and control and ownership without having them demonstrate their abilities to participate and grow in the program would also result in the eventual degradation and destruction of the program being implemented.

The goals of full economic participation through ownership of cooperative programs by the affected poor are very important. The team of people who bring
their expertise to these issues are identified in Appendix E. Our ability to confront the issues of empowerment will, in the long run, determine the true success of The REED Program and establish its sustainability.

Auxiliary Support and Development Activities

The REED Program is designed for long term, sustainable development. A key component of this program is that it recognizes the importance of diversification of products and activities at all levels of operations. The importance of this diversification is multiple and provides many benefits. One of the areas of diversified economic activity will be to initiate income-producing activities that are not directly associated with aquaculture and agriculture production. One of the first of this type of diversified economic activity is the sale of potable water to those living in surrounding areas. Other such diversified activities will include the provision of housing materials, construction capabilities, renewable energy both as an energy form as well as the equipment, communications abilities, and education and training. All these "supplemental" activities are not within the "normal" purview of rural farm development but are available within The REED Program and its activities and provide further impetus for development and expansion.

Development Growth and Expansion

The model of The REED Program established through the proposed funding lays the groundwork for rapid development and expansion. Programs for rural
development funded through various non-profit organizations, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the UNDP and others have a similar feature and result in that, for the most part, these activities have failed to remedy
the issues of poverty, poor health, and inability to participate in life's decisions for the rural poor. The reasons for these failures include a lack of understanding of the real issues involved, a lack of long-term commitment, and the lack of a sense of belief in the very success of the undertaking. In addition, these programs have mostly failed due to the narrowness of the approach and their lack of a cohesive program of development. Another reason for their failure is that they all too often implement their programs with the people who are already "successful" in local terms and thus leave further behind those who truly require and need the assistance the programs initially sought to provide. A final consideration is that the programs themselves are funded as "not for profit" activities and thus there is no ability to engage in real economic growth which would lead to sustainable economic growth.

The REED Program proceeds with the belief that what is required is:

 Long-term Commitment

 Cohesive Inter-related and Supporting Programs of Activity

 A Belief and Desire for Success of the Programs

 Confidence in the Ability of the Poor to Learn/Implement New Programs

 Funding which Provides for the Required Support and Infrastructure

Discussions with various international organizations, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the InterAmerican Development Bank, World Health Organization, the FAO, CARE, The Vatican, have provided encouragement for the continued work on this program. In addition, each of the international agencies has requested that we keep them up-to-date on developments. We have been advised of two large investment funds being created by the World Bank of $100 million each, for rural development programs in Vietnam commencing in about 2-3 years. Based on conversations which we have heretofore held, we are confident that with the successful implementation of the model development proposed herein that we will be in an excellent position to work with both the World Bank and the government authorities of Vietnam for the implementation of these planned developments.

In addition, we have identified multiple private sector funding sources that we believe will be following our development closely and with whom strategic
alliances can and will be formed at the appropriate time in order to springboard our further growth and development.

Timeline for Implementation

Funding + 60 days

We need funding for licenses, permits, ordering, preparing for construction, together with the arranging of shipping, delivery acceptance, and transportation.

Funding + 120 days

Complete as required the above matters.
Advance construction and production development.
Recruit and commence training in preparation for installation and operations.
Install and operate equipment as available.
Analyze and critique activities.
Commence productions operations as able.

Funding + 180 days
Complete as required above matters.
Advance construction and production development.
Continue and further develop construction of production development.
Expand training and educational activities and programs.
Finalize supply agreements for current consumables requirements.
Continue and further develop production.
Analyze and critique activities.
Sales-marketing activities with acceptance of early orders for various products.

Funding + 360 days

Complete as required above matters.
Advance construction and production development.
Continue other activities.
Model housing and community buildings completed.
Increase training and educational activities and programs
Analyze and critique activities.
Enhance economic development opportunities.

Year 2

Continue development/production activities.
Enhance income production capabilities.
Expand training/education/other activities.
Increase income streams.
All operational expenses earned from current income activities.

Year 3

Further development/production activities.
Refine and fine-tune production/training/education/others.
Analyze and critique activities.
Promote further development.
Increase income streams.
All operational expenses earned from current income activities.

Year 4

Commence repayment of capital loan.
Promote further development.
Expand activities.
Increase income/profit streams.
Analyze and critique operations.
All operational expenses now earned from current income activities.

Year 5

Continue repayment of capital loan.
Promote further development.
Expand activities.
Increase income/profit streams.
Analyze and critique operations.
Cooperative Program Initiated.
All operational expenses continue to be earned from current income activities.

Year 6

Continue repayment of capital loan.
Promote further development.
Expand activities.
Increase income/profit streams.
Analyze and critique operations.
All operational expenses continue from current income activities.

Year 7

Complete repayment of capital loan.
Promote further development.
Increase and improve income/profit streams.
Analyze and critique operations.
All operational expenses continue from current income activities.

Year 8 and forward

Promote further development.
Increase and improve income/profit streams.
Analyze and critique operations.
All operational expenses continue from current income activities.

Vietnam Considerations

Implementation in Vietnam is supported by numerous favorable conditions including:
o Work Ethic of the People
o Availability of Land and Water
o Legal Conditions Provided by Government
o Tax Benefits
o Cost of Operations and Development
o Market for Products and for Expansion
o Repatriation of Capital and Profits

These favorable conditions will be discussed with interested investors.

In addition to the business reasons noted above, operations in Vietnam present an additional benefit. One of the long-term goals of The REED Program is to create and extend our ability to provide training, education and opportunity to others. We have set as a goal that those who come into The REED Program will be developed so that they will become trainers and teachers and thus work to expand the benefits that are offered through our program. We are confident that these people, people who today are poor and who lack the ability to participate, have the potential to become the very best trainers and teachers of others who have not yet had the same opportunity and support. Thus, The REED Program can better realize and achieve the goals which it has set.

Conclusion

The REED Program, outlined in these documents, presents a method to get poor countries out of the circle of poverty and into the path of self-sustaining growth. It does this by undertaking an increase in food production, improvement in living conditions including the natural environment, and by bringing people into a position of empowerment so that their participation encourages the greatest
number of people to reach their full potential by vesting everyone with responsibility, identity, and a voice.

We have the tools.

What we do not have is time to waste.