Wednesday, 4 October 2023

2024 NATIONAL BUDGET DOES NOT ADEQUATELY PROVIDE A CLEAR ROADMAP

 


Centre for Trade Policy and Development- CTPD says the 2024 national budget has some positive announcements, but it does not adequately provide a clear roadmap to addressing the cost of living and major challenges in key sectors that earmarked to drive socio-economic development.

 Speaking at the media briefing in Lusaka today, CTPD Programmes Coordinator Natalie Kaunda says are significant areas of concern that need attention such as the imperative to address private debt issues effectively and the necessity of operationalizing the sinking fund for better financial management.

 Mrs Kaunda said CTPD underscores the importance of establishing Clear production goals in the agricultural sector to ensure food security and tackle rising food costs.

 In order to secure food security and combat rising food costs, the centre has counseled the government and emphasized the importance of defining clear production goals in the agricultural sector.

 She has further urged government to enact the Tobacco control legislation Bill and implement access to information law to enhance transparency in governance.

 

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