Issues of poverty and rising food prices continue to pose a challenge to the world at large, there is therefore the need to find lasting solutions to these issues.

One such forum that is used is the Global Smart Partnership Dialogue to be held in Lusaka, Zambia from Monday.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Motloheloa Phooko said this at the Moshoeshoe I International Airport on Sunday.

He stated that the four day dialogue will bring together governments, private sector and civil society to seek ways of how to overcome the above challenges.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili and his delegation left the country on Sunday to take part at the Smart Partnership dialogue.

The Prime Minister’s delegation includes the First Lady Mrs. ‘Mathato Mosisili, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mohlabi Tsekoa, Minister in the Prime Minister Office Dr Motloheloa Phooko and other government officials.

The Smart Partnership Dialogue is a philosophy developed and practiced by the (Common Wealth Partnership for Technology Movement (CPTM) smart partners since early 1990.

The dialogue is meant to bring together governments, private sector and civil society to share ideas focusing on innovations and creativity, which can lead to economic development, job and wealth creation.
Lesotho hosted the dialogue in 2005.

Source: LENA 27/07/2008