EU calls for more aid for Botswana
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
In a press conference, the head of delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Development, United Kingdom MP, Michael Cashman, said that Botswana should not become a "victim of its own development success, as donors discontinued their financial assistance due to the high level of the country's per capita GDP," he said.
Cashman urged donor countries to allocate more financing for development to Botswana to allow the country to sustain and develop the substantial gains it has made.
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...