"The development of new strategies to reach affected households in restricted areas is especially critical," it said.

He reached an entente with the West in crucial areas of the world.

In 1998, the number of new telephone subscribers reached 6.913 million in rural areas, a 38.7 percent increase over 1997.

He became so popular that his music reached audiences even in rural areas where rap had not been heard before.

But these efforts tend to reach people mainly in urban areas.

The rain reached 12 inches (305 mm) in other areas.

However, a substantial increase in access to water supply and sanitation has been reached in rural areas.

Otherwise, there is little hope of reaching the poor in rural areas.

Between 500 and 600 farmers are leaving farming every day, with this figure reaching over 3 000 per week in certain areas.

It was the only way of reaching those in desperate need in rebel-held areas.