DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECTS

In line with the Five Years Development Plan of the Central Government, and The Regionalized Zone of Commodity Development Strategy of South Sulawesi Province the development program of Wajo is concentrated on the optimization of agricultural production, including aquacultures, cattle-breeding and other land resources potentials, by means of launching intensification, extension and diversification programs, towards a proper balance of self sufficiency in food production.

Industrial crops like tobacco, cocoa, sugar cane, coconut, cashew nut, clove, castor-oil are among the higher priority for the on going development.

Agricultural industry, will also be encouraged through a consistent efforts on the improvement of practices on appropriate technology to support home industry, food processing, handicraft, silk weaving industry and other such prospective undertaken.

In the public works sector, the establishment of irrigation and drainage facilities, road, and bridges, drinking water supply, sanitation and housing development are also amongst the highest priority in supporting the income generating activities of the people.