Project 2000

Project 2000 is the name given to several executive orders and public works projects enacted by President Margaret Merriweather on January 1, 2000, all with the aim of improving the quality of life and economy of Hasbana.

= Details =

Construction of East-West Hasbana Freeway 1
Commissioned the construction of a limited-access federal highway connecting the eastern most and westernmost ends of the nation. Ø150 million was put towards the project, with construction ordered to be completed by January 1, 2003. Construction would consist of freelance workers hired by the government as a way of providing jobs to the some of the nation's unemployed.

Cleanup of the Transnational Railroad
Another way of providing temporary jobs for the unemployed or other volunteers was the commission of cleaning and maintenance of the Transnational Railroad. Much of track had fallen into disrepair since its initial completion 90 years prior, especially in the mountains. Ø30 million was put forth the renewal effort. In the year after the cleanup was proclaimed "complete" a 15% increase in trade was seen between Hasbana and Perrennia.

Apartment Mass Construction
Ordered 20,000 new apartment units be constructed between 2000 and 2005 to drive down housing prices and encourage immigration and opportunity of citizens. Ø70 million was put towards the construction. Areas in which most of the mass construction took place include; Gueza, Parqoia, and Okcipalmo.

Elective Ethnicity Act
Taking after Rwanda, Merriweather discouraged use of ethnic grouping during her time in office to instead promote unity and nationalism. This act made it optional to enter in one's ethnic background on future censuses.

After-Schooling (Education Re-Budget) Act of 2000
Put Ø25 million towards improving education in Hasbana and gave tax breaks to schools providing extra-curricular activities.

Recycle Act of 2000
Halted production of plastic bags within Hasbana and put Ø5 million towards media promotion of use of bio-degradable and recyclable materials.

National Protected Areas designations
Created Catobo National Forest and Monto Pluva National Park.

= Effects =

Project 2000 vastly increased Hasbana's Human Development Index.

Follow-up measures were taken by President Earl Spavir.