Lets find tune reporting on poverty eradication
Monday, February 16, 2015
Poverty eradication appeared at least in two Ministries; the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, and the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs. One can also expect more on the subject from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Agriculture, when their budget presentations come before parliament.
The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs reported that a total of 1659 Batswana have been assisted with funds and materials under the Poverty Eradication and Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, to venture into economic activities.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...