2014 STATE OF NATION (27) POVERTY ERADICATION 113. To continue its effort of eradicating abject poverty, Government has identified 20,636 beneficiaries to be assisted with Alternative Packages across the country. To this end, a total of 1,815 projects are operational while 461 are excelling. In the process 3,364 beneficiaries have been equipped with different technical skills, while 13,097 beneficiaries have been trained on business management skills. Since its inception, P99.2 million has been disbursed to the districts for the purchase of equipment and materials, as well as training of beneficiaries undertaking Alternative Packages. 114. Market days are also held monthly in every District at designated areas to create market opportunities for small entrepreneurs and facilitate income generation through direct sales. As at June 2014, 158 market days were held countrywide in which 546 beneficiaries participated. 115. Madam Speaker, the review of the National Policy on Care of People with Disabilities is now at finalization stage. The policy is premised on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This policy will guide the implementation of disability services in Botswana including, access to education, development of sport and sporting facilities for the disabled, affirmative action, employment and general economic empowerment of People with Disabilities. In the meantime, People with Disabilities continue to benefit from different Government programmes. #SONA
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