GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING DONATIONS AND AID-IN-KIND RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE COVID-19LUSAKA, April 2020 – Following the worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and its continued spread to various countries, Zambia inclusive, Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are likely to receive Specific Funding from the Treasury meant for the fight of the pandemic. In addition, Ministries, Provinces and Public Service Controlling Agencies are likely to receive donations in cash and in kind from public sector, non-state stakeholders and other well-wishers to supplement the Government’s effort in this fight.This statement aims to bring to the attention of all well-wishers and government representatives the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, 2018, which requires that donations given to the Government constitute public resources and must be accounted for accordingly.In view of this and taking into consideration the Global Public Health Emergency declared by […]
Govt to manage Covid-19 aid prudently
