{"id":28196,"date":"2022-08-04T21:32:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/govt-welcomes-initiatives-towards-the-countries-developmental-agenda"},"modified":"2022-08-04T21:45:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:45:38","slug":"govt-welcomes-initiatives-towards-the-countries-developmental-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/govt-welcomes-initiatives-towards-the-countries-developmental-agenda","title":{"rendered":"Govt welcomes initiatives towards the countries developmental agenda."},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Government says it is pleased with professional bodies\u2019 good initiatives of sharing successes and challenges in order to develop lasting solutions towards the countries developmental agenda.<\/p>\n

Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development Permanent Secretary Danny Mfune says the new dawn government recognizes the critical role of the built environment industry in the development of the country.<\/p>\n

Mr. Mfune notes that the built environment industry is a very important sector as all development starts with infrastructure which all other development ride on.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the Built Environment Indaba launch in Lusaka, the Permanent Secretary advised the professional bodies to address the concerns from the general public such as issues of quality of work and high costs involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the players in the sector embark on this indaba, I would like to remind you of the issues that the general public has concerning the development industry,\u201d Mr. Mfune stayed.<\/p>\n

He pledged his ministry\u2019s commitment partner with the private sector in the built environment by providing a conducive environment in order to enhance the development agenda.<\/p>\n

Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) president Abel Ng\u2019andu disclosed that the Indaba to be graced by President Hakainde Hichilema is aimed at identifying and addressing pertinent questions that will inform the needed transformation.<\/p>\n

Mr. Ng\u2019andu explained that industry players have chosen to share a common perspective and commitments. He lamented that the engineering professional bodies are dissatisfied with the current status of affairs and believe in creating real and lasting change through bridging the gap for inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here because we believe that having answers to practical questions, practices, methods, modes of research and development is a crucial time art for making the world a better place,\u201d Mr. Ng\u2019andu noted.<\/p>\n

And Zambia Institute of Architects ( ZIA ) president Bwalya Masabo said there is need to dialogue and develop legal framework last that provide contractual relationships that respond to various localized situations.<\/p>\n

Mr. Masabo indicated that decisions on projects should be made by technically qualified professionals without influence from external powers. He commended government for the open door policy and also empowering local contractors through the 20 percent policy.<\/p>\n

And Indaba organising Committee Chairperson Sydney Ngoma disclosed hat that the Indaba will bring together over 2000 delegates. The Built Environment Indaba is set to take place between September 1st and 2nd, 2022 and under the theme bridging the gap for inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

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