East Africa’s bid book ‘masterstroke’
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 170 Views |
Botswana lost out to the joint bid commonly known as PAMOJA, a Swahili word which means together. The collaborative bid was reportedly cost-effective, with the figure put at just over P10 million for the campaign to win the rights to host the 2027 competition.
Botswana went all out, with a P61 million bid book driving costs up after authorities engaged a South African consultant, Ruben Reddy to put together the 569-page document.
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...