Pelaelo back from IMF, World Bank meetings
Thursday, May 04, 2017
The governor took part in the meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee and the IMF’s Africa Group 1 Constituency, which comprises 23 sub-Saharan countries.
The meetings deliberated on, amongst others, recent economic and financial developments, prospects for global economic growth, challenges and the related policy responses. It was observed that the global economy was gaining momentum, although characterised by risk and policy uncertainty.
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...