Namibia

PDM President Urges Accelerated Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure for Agricultural Transformation

today26 April, 2024

Background

McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement, stresses the need to prioritize and expedite investments in irrigation infrastructure to drive agricultural transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking in the National Assembly, Venaani advocates for the adoption of innovative water-saving technologies and the strengthening of capacities across agricultural sectors. He highlights evidence from across Africa, showing that nations with robust irrigation strategies have not only mitigated hunger but also decreased dependence on food imports.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen