Govt raised false hopes with ESP � Analysts

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Dismissive: Panelists at the Gabz FM review seminar

Economists argue that the structure of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is totally different from what was anticipated and can neither stimulate sustainable economic growth nor create long-term jobs.

Speaking at the inaugural Gabz Fm budget review seminar in Gaborone yesterday, experts referred to ESP as a name that had been coined to refer to government’s eradication of backlog in construction projects.

The 2016/2017-budget speech presented by Finance Minister, Kenneth Matambo on Monday only mentioned a handful of projects amounting to about P1.3 billion without giving out the total economic rescue package.

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Govt raised false hopes with ESP � Analysts

Economists argue that the structure of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is totally different from what was anticipated and can neither stimulate sustainable economic growth nor create long-term jobs.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

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