By BUUMBA CHIMBULUGOVERNMENT will tomorrow start virtual discussions with the IMF on a programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This will be handled by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, led by the minister, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, while the IMF staff delegation will be led by Allison Holland. Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, said government was committed to foster economic recovery and restore debt sustainability as part of its plan to build a more resilient and productive economy to create jobs, drive innovation, and protect livelihoods. Mr Nkulukusa in a statement said the aim of the discussions with the IMF was to achieve a staff level agreement that outlines an agreed policy reform package. He said it was also aimed at reaching a related medium-term macro-fiscal framework that, together with a debt restructuring package, would restore fiscal and debt sustainability, boost inclusive growth, and strengthen economic governance.Mr Nkulukusa indicated that at an earlier […]
GOVERNMENT, IMF VIRTUAL TALKS START
