Poverty limits opportunities
Friday, September 17, 2010
There are at least three categories of poor people. The 'chronic poor' are those who live in a permanent state of extreme deprivation to the point where they need government intervention.
The 'borderline poor' are just a notch above the chronic poor because they do not suffer extreme poverty but have enough to sustain them in poverty.
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...