Stakeholder Engagement Update
Monday, May 21, 2018
The information we gather from our various stakeholder engagements feeds into our decision-making process and also drives our business strategy.
Over the last six months the key focus of the Board, management and staff has been to bring the much-needed stability to the organisation. Top of the agenda has been the improvement of internal business processes that are part and parcel of good corporate governance. This improvement has been brought about through the documentation of all the organisation’s processes, including the introduction of risk mitigation strategies and strengthening the general internal control environment. The Board has over this period considered and approved a number of policy documents, which include charters for both the Board and the various sub-committees of the board. These sub-committees have also started functioning and hold regular meetings to hold management accountable for their actions, and to ensure that the interests of members are protected against possible management negligence.
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...