More private sector industrial policy input needed
Friday, October 22, 2010
Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa executive director, Trudi Hartzenberg, said recently that industrial policy was all about what government could do to influence company-level decision-making and attract industrial development.
South African Institute for International Affairs trade programme head, Catherine Grant, added that labour policy issues and network services must buttress industrial policy with a focus on horizontal issues, rather than trying to focus on sectoral policies.
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...