Dreams of better education deferred
Monday, November 27, 2017
The authority has come up with new regulations that are to see Education and Training Providers (ETPs) from pre-school to tertiary institutions accredited. However, as the minister responsible says, the December 31, 2017 deadline may not be met.
The BQA was established to provide for and maintain the National Credit and Qualifications Framework. It was also to coordinate the education, training and skills development quality assurance system, from early childhood to tertiary level (lifelong learning). The idea was to have all these institutions of learning accredited in accordance with new regulations by December this year.
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...