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Need to ensure accountability in agricultural investments

Mar 17, 2025 2 mins read
Need to ensure accountability in agricultural investments

The Royal Audit Authority’s recent findings on the inefficiencies in our agricultural investments raise serious concerns. Despite spending millions of ngultrums on seeds, seedlings, and farming equipment, there is little evidence that these investments have translated into tangible benefits for farmers. Poor planning, lack of monitoring, and co-ordination failures are undermining efforts to make a

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