PPADB to review citizen empowerment policy
Friday, February 17, 2017
The policy centres around national capacity building where citizens participate actively in strategic socio-economic decisions.
Last week, the Board said it is in the process of commissioning a consultancy to evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, particularly as it relates to the procurement aspect.
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...