By Nthabiseng Ratalane
Maseru- Today private sector has become a symbol of growth which effectively contributes in eliminating poverty and towards improving socio-economic status of individuals. The founder of the Basotho Development Movement Tumo Molefe, will connect the government, businessmen, traders and organisations to participate in the development of community through agricultural and natural resources projects using PPCP (public, private Civil society Partnership) strategy.
In order to meet the challenges of environment and development, organisation have decided to establish a new global partnership. This partnership commits all districts to engage in a continuous and constructive dialogue, inspired by the need to achieve a more efficient and equitable world economy, keeping in view the increasing interdependence of the community of nation and that sustainable development should become a priority item on the agenda of the international community. It is recognized that, for the success of this new partnership, it is important to overcome confrontation and to foster a climate of genuine cooperation and solidarity. It is equally important to strengthen national and international policies cooperation to adapt to the new realities.
While managing resources sustainably, an environmental policy that focuses mainly on the conservation and protection of resources must take due account of those who depend on the resources for their livelihoods. Otherwise it could have an adverse impact both on poverty and on chances for long-term success in resource and environmental conservation. Equally, a development policy that focuses mainly on increasing the production of goods without addressing the sustainability of the resources on which production is based will sooner or later run into declining productivity, which could also have an adverse impact on poverty.
A specific anti-poverty strategy is therefore one of the basic conditions for ensuring sustainable development. An effective strategy for tackling the problems of poverty, development and environment simultaneously should begin by focusing on resources, production and people and should cover demographic issues, enhanced health care and education, the rights of women, the role of youth and of indigenous people and local communities and a democratic participation process in association with improved governance.
As a result, more information will be discussed on the next meeting with the stakeholders where each group will have five people to take part, and the media will be informed.
New strategy to tackle economic development.
By Nthabiseng Ratalane
Maseru- Today private sector has become a symbol of growth which effectively contributes in eliminating poverty and towards improving socio-economic status of individuals. The founder of the Basotho Development Movement Tumo Molefe, will connect the government, businessmen, traders and organisations to participate in the development of community through agricultural and natural resources projects using PPCP (public, private Civil society Partnership) strategy.
In order to meet the challenges of environment and development, organisation have decided to establish a new global partnership. This partnership commits all districts to engage in a continuous and constructive dialogue, inspired by the need to achieve a more efficient and equitable world economy, keeping in view the increasing interdependence of the community of nation and that sustainable development should become a priority item on the agenda of the international community. It is recognized that, for the success of this new partnership, it is important to overcome confrontation and to foster a climate of genuine cooperation and solidarity. It is equally important to strengthen national and international policies cooperation to adapt to the new realities.
While managing resources sustainably, an environmental policy that focuses mainly on the conservation and protection of resources must take due account of those who depend on the resources for their livelihoods. Otherwise it could have an adverse impact both on poverty and on chances for long-term success in resource and environmental conservation. Equally, a development policy that focuses mainly on increasing the production of goods without addressing the sustainability of the resources on which production is based will sooner or later run into declining productivity, which could also have an adverse impact on poverty.
A specific anti-poverty strategy is therefore one of the basic conditions for ensuring sustainable development. An effective strategy for tackling the problems of poverty, development and environment simultaneously should begin by focusing on resources, production and people and should cover demographic issues, enhanced health care and education, the rights of women, the role of youth and of indigenous people and local communities and a democratic participation process in association with improved governance.
As a result, more information will be discussed on the next meeting with the stakeholders where each group will have five people to take part, and the media will be informed.