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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zambia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The International Monetary Fund has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to urgently take steps restore economic sustainability while protecting the vulnerable and creating more inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the end of the mission staff virtual visit to Zambia, team lead Allison Holland said there is an urgent need to implement economic reforms that will ensure a return to growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe welcomed the opportunity to hear an update on recent fiscal and macroeconomic developments and learn about the new authorities\u2019 reform priorities that focus on restoring macroeconomic stability, re-establishing fiscal and debt sustainability, generating growth, and improving human development,\u201d Ms. Holland said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn light of the deeply challenging macro-economic environment that prevails, the new administration faces an urgent need to take steps to restore sustainability while protecting the vulnerable and creating more inclusive growth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ms. Holland said the discussions last week provided the IMF with a better understanding of how the authorities\u2019 reform priorities are informing their 2022 Budget preparations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to discussions on a Fund-supported program in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The IMF team met with Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, Acting Governor of the Central Bank Francis Chipimo as well as other senior government officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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