The long road to parastatal reforms
Friday, December 01, 2023 | 440 Views |
Despite the numerous voices that have spoken and are still speaking, there’s no debate about where the economy should be headed. Government policy, priorities and strategies echo the advice and recommendations of entities such as the World Bank, IMF and locally, the Bank of Botswana and the Botswana Institute of Development Policy Analysis.
The post-diamond future for the country, the sustainable solution to breaking out of the middle-income trap, lies essentially in private-sector led growth anchored by a suite of structural reforms in the economy.
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...