Digital skills training can help address unemployment
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 450 Views |
Botswana faces the challenge of creating jobs in a limited private market, particularly for youth, with an unemployment rate of ~41%. According to Oxford Economics, the digital economy, worth $11.5 trillion globally, provides an opportunity for Botswana to empower its unemployed youth [1].
Much like India and Singapore, focusing on technology services and reskilling Botswana’s eager, educated and entrepreneurial youth could transform a nation and uplift thousands.
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...