It is the starting point in view of a future development of the wood industry. The time factor has also to be taken into account on behalf of the farmers, main producers of the raw material. Most farmers cannot afford long term investments and specific strategies have to be developed to meet farmers interest. According to the different agroecological zones existing in North Omo, a vast variety of wood and by-products could be produced like timber, charcoal, tannin, gum, etc., allowing the development of different industrial branches. Successful development in the secondary sector can only be achieved with skilled professionals.
Professional education is therefore a key factor for future success.
According to the possible range of industrial activities, professional schools have to be established. Taking into account the scarcity of financial resources not only for the establishment of such schools but especially for the payment of the running costs, professional schools should be conceived in a way to assure a high degree of self-financing. Wood Having assured a continuous production of raw material and a growing force of skilled professionals, the wood industry can develop. In order to facilitate the establishment of micro- and small to medium scale enterprises, a clear investment policy with adequate credit facilities has to be established. Finally, the commercialization possibilities of products have to be studied and facilitated.