Barclays, MoESD and SSI form partnership for the youth
Monday, March 17, 2014
Friday saw the birth of Aflateen, an initiative rolled out by SSI and supported by Barclays and the ministry.
The managing director of SSI, Lisa Jamu said at the launch of the partnership that Aflateen is crucial as it demonstrates a true public private partnership, which will contribute to an educated nation.
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...