Financial literacy vital for inclusion � Letshego
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
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It is against this backdrop that Letshego saw it fit to launch a three year nationwide financial literacy campaign, which will cover the civil service, parastatals, private and informal sectors.
Financial literacy is defined as the knowledge and understanding of personal finance concepts and the skills, motivation and confidence to make informed financial choices, and participate in economic life.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...