Finance MEC to engage learners and communities on budget allocation processes
20 February 2008
Mpumalanga Finance MEC, Hon Mrs Mmathulare Colemen will address secondary school learners and community members in the Province in a series of budget Izimbizo aimed at creating awareness around budget allocation issues as a run-up to the tabling of the Provincial budget for 2008/2009 financial year.
The Izimbizo form part of the MEC’s Provincial Budget 2008/2009 Outreach to communities. They will be enlightened on the process involved in allocating available funds. Communities will be afforded opportunities to express their aspirations and what they expect to see provided for, in the forthcoming Provincial Budget.
The Izimbizo is also targeting learners in Grade 9-12 studying commercial subjects with the aim of encouraging them to pursue commercial studies at higher learning institutions.
Details of the roadshows are as follows:
Starting time: 09h00
All media is invited.
For more information, contact:
Mohau Ramodibe @ (013) 766 4216 / 082 771 9950
Issued by Communications, Department of Finance, Mpumalanga Provincial Government