Where are the local NGOs in the fight against GBV?
Friday, September 04, 2020
We are glad that the government treats NGOs as partners in development of the country and not as opponents. And the local non-profit corporations are not treated as opposition parties masquerading as NGOs.
We are not too harsh to say that local NGOs are arguably not vocal enough and hardly perform their mandate to the public’s expectations. For instance, recently the police commissioner told the Public Accounts Committee that they register so many rape cases per day, only keyboard warriors were outraged and the NGOs’ silence was deafening.
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...