BITC's new CEO tackles fresh strategy
Friday, August 17, 2018
With a few months in the top seat, Olebile has the task of driving the strategy which will guide the BITC’s targets and deliverables for the next five years. The 2018 – 2023 strategy is the second since the BITC’s formation in 2012.
Olebile’s two predecessors in the first strategy period from 2013 – 2017, oversaw the Centre exceeding its export targets for the period of P10 billion by P400 million. The BITC also exceeded its corporate performance target of 80%, achieving about 84% over the last strategy. The Centre also helped create 11,881 jobs over the period, with total capital investment of P12 billion.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...