Ralotsia admits ISPAAD failures

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The Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Patrick Ralotsia has admitted that despite high expenditure on the Integrated Support Programme for Agriculture Development (ISPAAD), the country is yet to realise the return on investment.

Government spends millions of pula every year through ISPAAD in an effort to improve food production in the country. However, desired results have not been forthcoming with the import bill continuously rising. He said compared to the Livestock Management and Infrastructaure Development (LIMID), ISPAAD results have been stagnant.

Speaking during the launch of his ministry’s seven-year strategic plan yesterday, Ralotsia lamented the lack of progress made by ISPAAD.

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