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    "content": "Sanity will be brought, not only in the registration and management, but also in the dispute resolution mechanism in the industry. I wish to refer to some Chapters. The registration of the PBOs in this country has been a nightmare, but the Bill provides for a clear cut mechanism, including timelines on when one can apply and when to expect a licence. That, in itself, will be the first step in bringing sanity to this industry. The Bill also provides for a mechanism on which the PBOs will raise funds which will be used for the benefit of this country. It will, not only raise funds, but also be accountable for the funds. The many issues we have with these organizations have to do with the fact that many times, as much as they raise funds, we do not know what is done with the money. The Bill provides for that. Section 56 of the Bill clearly provides how the PBOs will raise funds. If this is followed and the organizations account for the funds, one thing we believe firmly on is that we will see many donors who have been funding these organizations put in a lot of money into this and the sector will grow tremendously. This Bill is timely and should be supported by all, including the Government sector. As much as we have seen a lot of participation in party issues, we hope that the absence of Government Ministers in the House this morning is not an indication that it does not support what we are doing. What the PBOs are doing is to supplement Government effort where the Government has not reached in terms of resource distribution. As we support this Bill, as Members of the Back Bench, I urge the Government----"
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