Drought relief interventions must be mainstreamed into government's programmes: PM

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2024-09-26
WINDHOEK, 25 September 2024- Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, opening a two-day drought response plan discussion platform in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 25 September 2024- Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, opening a two-day drought response plan discussion platform in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 26 SEP (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday said drought relief interventions should be mainstreamed in the government’s programmes and not only be seen in the context of immediate assistance to affected communities.
The Premier, while addressing a two-day discussion on the drought response plan for July 2024 to June 2025 here Wednesday, said drought relief programmes must aim at building resilience to emerg...
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