Mmegi editorial speculative
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Given that Government is working on the Guidelines for the Constituency Community Projects (CCP) programme, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), being the custodians of the Programme, wishes to dismiss the article as speculative as it contains unsubstantiated, misleading information.
For the record, the Programme is intended to promote community empowerment by assisting citizens to take the lead in initiating and deciding solutions for their challenges.
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...