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Friday, August 27, 2010
The latest report by Newsweek, the United States-based international magazine, compares 100 countries in the areas of health, education, quality of life, economic competitiveness and the political environment in each country. They then develop a grid on the basis of their assessment of each country's performance by sector.
It is not clear what indices Newsweek used to develop the scores, but we are predisposed to take these reports seriously because a publication like Newsweek would not go to such lengths to develop such a report without being serious about the study.
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...