Grant Thornton partners BOCCIM to unlock business potential
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Managing partner at Grant Thornton Botswana, Jay Ramesh, stated that the award would exclude public institutions, listed companies’ and parastatals, adding that it would recognise the private business that has scored the best in most of the criteria.
The selection criteria for the overall winner include points in innovation, market development, people and culture, strategic leadership, improvements in financial measures and government’s Economic Diversification Drive as well as assistance to local communities.
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...