By SIMON MUNTEMBATHE biggest expectation is that of a conflict sensitive budget centred on uplifting the livelihoods of all the local people where empowerment is concerned and thereby addressing structural violence, says SACCORD executive director, Boniface Cheembe.Mr Cheembe also said that SACCORD equally expects to see a budget that would promote peaceful political debate and active citizenship in the promotion of accountable and good governance.He told the Daily Nation in a statement that as the Minister of Finance and National Planning makes his budget presentation today, there are a lot of expectations on the part of stakeholders, with ordinary Zambians expecting a budget centred on uplifting their livelihoods.Mr Cheembe said SACCPORD further expected that the budget would free up a lot of resources in the economy so that people have access to finances critical in maintaining a healthy economy and communities.Mr Cheembe said Zambians were in urgent need of a conflict sensitive budget that would […]
SACCORD expects budget centred on uplifting livelihoods
