BOCONGO to host first public dialogue
Monday, February 17, 2014
It is billed as the first public dialogue of its scale in Botswana. BOCONGO executive secretary, Bagasi Mabilo, said during a media briefing yesterday that the NGO sector makes a significant contribution to the National Development Plans and Vision 2016.
She said the NGOs are a force to reckon with in serving the hard-to-reach populations, "ensuring their right to education, knowledge, justice and social/economic services.
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...