Khama invited to Democracy Forum
Monday, June 19, 2023 | 1080 Views |
Khama
The former president is amongst select eminent persons including other former statesmen, political activists and academics who are vocal about political and civil rights, as well as human rights abuses by repressive regimes.
Khama has been invited by the Brenthurst Foundation to participate in the public seminar that runs from June 21-23,2023.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...