PDM appeals to MAWLR to utilize in-house expertise for Phase II of the Neckartal Dam Project

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani has expressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s decision to enlist external consultants for the feasibility study of the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project. Venaani questioned the prudence of allocating extensive resources to external expertise when capable in-house staff could effectively handle the task. “The potential extensive resources to be allocated towards the recruitment of external consultants are arguably reflective of a gross misallocation when these funds could be significantly reduced or even eradicated,” he said. While acknowledging the objective of enhancing agricultural efficiency…