FINANCE MINISTER further said : -

QUOTE: GROWTH is only as important as what it enables us to do and be. Therefore, the SECOND CHALLENGE is to harness ECONOMIC GROWTH to consolidate the recent gains in making development more inclusive. The thrust imparted to the development of INFRASTRUCTURE in rural areas has to be pursued to achieve the desired objectives within a fixed time frame. We have to strengthen FOOD SECURITY, improve EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES and provide HEALTH FACILITIES at the level of households, both in rural and urban areas. These are issues that require significant resources, and we have to find those resources. UNQUOTE

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FINANCE MINISTER SPEECH

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FINANCE MINISTER SPEECH economic growth, education opportunities, food security, GROWTH, health facilities, infrastructure