SADC leaders rallied around education, the climate crisis in Walvis Bay
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 160 Views |
The summit is a moment for children and their countries’ leaders to discuss solutions
The summit is a moment for children and their countries’ leaders to discuss solutions to accelerate action to protect and fulfil the rights of every child.
The summit takes place a year after the presidents of the four countries met with children in Lusaka, Zambia, to commemorate the 2022 World Children’s Day. At this event, the four leaders committed to improving the quality of education for all children and ensuring that all schools are safe-to-learn settings and are connected to the Internet.
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...