Zambia: Launch of the 2027 - 2031 MTRS

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Zambia

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The Zambian Ministry of Finance has launched the 2027-2031 MTRS, a strategic framework aimed at guiding the country's economic policies. This plan is designed to enhance resource management and promote sustainable growth. Economists, including Kelvin Chisanga, express optimism about the prospects of this program.

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