Francistown pilots economic development plan
Friday, August 22, 2014
Mayor of Francistown, James Kgalajwe told an investment forum at Adansonia Hotel that the city will be one of the pilot sites for what is dubbed Local Economic Development (LED).
“Let me announce to this forum that the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in partnership with the UNDP have selected Francistown as one of the pilot sites that will start and implement a new agenda,” he said.
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...