IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Zambia
IMF News, November 12, 2018
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- Published: November 12, 2018
Visit overview
- Visit dates: November 5–9, 2018.
- Mission led by: Dhaneshwar Ghura.
- Purpose: To discuss recent economic developments and prospects with the Zambian authorities.
- Note: End-of-Mission press releases convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. This mission will not result in a Board discussion.
Main discussion points
- Discussed the main elements of the draft 2019 budget being currently debated in Parliament.
- Discussed the authorities’ policies and strategies for restoring fiscal and debt sustainability while maintaining growth.
- These technical discussions are a key input in the preparations for the next Article IV consultation mission tentatively scheduled for early 2019.
Meetings and stakeholders consulted
- Met with:
- Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe.
- Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya.
- Other senior government and BoZ officials.
- Members of Parliament.
- Representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations, and Zambia’s development partners.
Statements and acknowledgments
- At the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Ghura issued the following statement: “The mission discussed recent economic developments and economic prospects with the Zambian authorities. Discussions also covered the main elements of the draft 2019 budget being currently debated in Parliament and the authorities’ policies and strategies for restoring fiscal and debt sustainability while maintaining growth. These technical discussions are a key input in the preparations for the next Article IV consultation mission tentatively scheduled for early 2019. The IMF staff met with Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe, Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya, other senior government and BoZ officials; members of Parliament; and representatives of the private sector, civil society organizations, and Zambia’s development partners. The staff wishes to express its gratitude to the Zambian authorities and the various stakeholders for the constructive spirit in which all discussions were held.”
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- IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS.
- PRESS OFFICER: Lucie Mboto Fouda.
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
IMF press release: "IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Zambia", November 12, 2018.