NGO drills govt spin doctors on tobacco convention
Friday, March 28, 2014
The interim executive director of the NGO, Bontle Mbongwe said at the gathering that the training is meant to help the government be compliant with the convention and to understand what tobacco industry interference is.
“Public relations officers should be informed. They should understand the issues so that they can represent their ministries well and even advise the government on what the framework stands for,” she explained.
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...