• Zambia will be hosting a technical IMF staff visit.
• IMF staff will work with the Ministry to understand the key policies
• The IMF team will also receive an update on the most recent economic developments

Ministry of Finance says the country is scheduled to host a technical International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff visit from Monday 27th September to 1st October, 2021.
In a statement, the Ministry said this follows Cabinet’s approval of the Budget Policy Concept Paper on the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2022 National Budget framework, on Friday 17th September, 2021.
It stated that the IMF staff will work with the Ministry to understand key policies and specific reform measures prioritized by the new regime.
“During the staff visit, the IMF team will also receive an update on the most recent economic developments and the prospects for the remainder of the year,” the Ministry said.
According to the statement, the Ministry will further share key principles and priorities that will inform 2022 budget preparations.