Ministry of Finance and National Planning Director for Economic Management, Akapelwa Imwiko says the report from the KPMG and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 2026 pre-budget survey will add value to the formulation of the national budget. Speaking during the launch of the KPMG and UNDP 2026 pre-budget survey in Lusaka, Mr Imwiko said the country’s economy is moving in the right direction, stating that all micro economy indicators are stabilising. Dr Wakianga said the survey is a blueprint for action, adding that it provides a strategic roadmap for the 2026 National Budget to address the country’s pressing challenges. Mr Kazilimani revealed that the survey covered a wide range of businesses of over 50 correspondents covering all sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. He expressed confidence in the approach, adding that it will highlight issues from the stakeholders and taxpayers before the presentation of the national budget.