Chinese envoy counsels NGOs

Speaking at the opening of Botswana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisation (BOCONGO) annual general meeting in Gaborone on Friday, Ding Xiaowen reminded NGOs that they are representatives of thousands of people from all walks of life. 

Ding said NGOs should act as a messenger between the government and the people to promote mutual understanding and social responsibility. He was not sure whether the NGOs played a role in the reduction of alcohol levy from 70 percent to 30 percent.