Call for collaboration in textile Industry
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Giving an overview of the textile and clothing strategy during a textile and clothing stakeholders’ consultative forum in Gaborone recently, Sentsho said despite the industry’s growth, lack of collaboration within factory owners slow its drive to be a globally competitive industry.
He explained that though the industry operates on a competitive basis, captains of the industry have to recognise the importance of collaboration as a way of creating linkages for an aggressive sustainable industry.
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...