Textile sector hinges on new blueprint
Monday, March 03, 2014
The surviving manufacturers in the country’s troubled textile sector are pinning their hopes on legislative approval of a raft of incentives, including tax holidays and statutory procurement quotas, contained in a new blueprint.
The Textile and Clothing Sector strategy launched last week is a government sanctioned blueprint for resuscitating the local textile sector, increasing its domestic, regional and international market share and also ensuring its optimal contribution to economic diversification.
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...