In their budget submissions to the Ministry of Finance, the opposition parties are making a case for an emphasis on job creation, social safety nets and the diversification of the economy to ensure that the country develops and poverty is eliminated.
In addition, APNU and AFC, whose support is necessary for the approval of the budget, are both urging tax reform, including the lowering of the Value-Added Tax, while also stressing the need for greater accountability in financial management.
In its submission to the Minister of Finance, main opposition APNU said that priorities for the budget should be job creation, training, education and health access for the poor.
