Zambia: 2010 Budget measures.
Description
In the 2010 budget of Zambia, the following trade-related measures were proposed;
i) Removal of import duty and zero-rate insecticide-treated curtains for VAT purposes.
ii) Removal of customs duty on cranes and garbage dumpers to encourage investment in keeping the country clean.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 29/12/2009
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 1 Jan 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Ministry of Finance and National Planning. 2010 Budget Address by Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, MP, Honourable Minister of Finance and National Planning. Delivered to the National Assembly on Friday 9th October 2009.
Government Response:
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