'Tax flaws could constrict investment flows'
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released its critical report last week, following a peer review conducted by tax experts from South Korea, South Africa and the Forum's Secretariat.
Botswana was one of eight countries reviewed under Phase One of the Forum's mandate, which involves assessing the quality of a country's legal and regulatory framework. Other countries assessed include Bermuda, Cayman Islands, India, Jamaica, Monaco, Panama and Qatar.
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...