Finance Minister Clarifies Cost Of Summit To Taxpayers
“We have been criticised over the cost of the summit and some of our spending choices. And that is all right,” Mr Prasad said
Friday 21 April 2023 | 12:01
Minister for Finance Biman Prasad says a significant amount of sponsorship for the National Economic Summit ensured the consultative process cost taxpayers far less than estimated costs.
He was responding to concerns raised by political party leaders and politicians on the estimated $360,000 budget that was allocated for the two-day summit underway at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.
Mr Prasad they would be transparent on all sponsorships and funds utilised for the summit.
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“We have been criticised over the cost of the summit and some of our spending choices. And that is all right,” Mr Prasad said.
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