By Mubanga Mubanga
Ministry of Finance & National Planning Permanent secretary Prudence Kaoma has invited members of the public, investors, entrepreneurs, students and cooperating partners to visit its exhibition stand at the 60th Zambia International Trade Fair to learn more about the policies, reforms, and strategic initiatives driving Zambia’s economic transformation.
In a statement issued yesterday by the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Kaoma stated that the participation of the Ministry is aimed at showing how the government is bridging markets, facilitating investment, strengthening public service delivery, and building a resilient foundation for future economic growth.
Kaoma said the Ministry’s participation is aimed at demonstrating how the Government is bridging markets, facilitating investment, strengthening public service delivery, and building a resilient foundation for future economic growth.
She said the exhibition provides an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders to gain a deeper understanding of the measures being implemented to support macroeconomic stability, attract private sector investment, and create an enabling environment for business expansion and job creation.
Kaoma explained that the visitors to the Ministry’s stand will have an opportunity to learn about economic policies and programmes.
She explained that visitors to the Ministry’s stand will have the opportunity to learn about the economic policies and programmes that are helping restore investor confidence and positioning Zambia as a competitive investment destination within the region and beyond.
The Permanent Secretary further noted that the Ministry will showcase key reforms being coordinated to modernize public financial management systems, including initiatives aimed at improving public payment processes through the Government Service Bus and other digital transformation programmes designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
Kaoma said that the ministry would give an update on the progress which was being made in strengthening debt management.
Kaoma said the Ministry will also highlight progress being made in strengthening debt management and ensuring that public borrowing remains sustainable and supportive of long-term national development objectives.
She emphasized that sustainable debt management remains an important pillar of the Government’s broader strategy to safeguard macroeconomic stability, create fiscal space for development expenditure, and secure a stronger economic future for present and future generations
“The Ministry of Finance & National Planning is pleased to participate in the 60th Zambia International Trade Fair and invites all visitors to engage with our technical teams and learn more about the policies, programmes, and reforms that are helping to build a stronger and more prosperous Zambia,” said Kaoma. “The Ministry’s exhibition stand features information on economic management, investment facilitation, public financial management reforms, digital government services, debt sustainability, and other strategic programmes being implemented in support of Zambia’s development agenda.”
