Lusaka, 3^rd July 2021: The Zambia Tax Platform (ZTP) wishes to urge all Zambians to protect public resource through prudent management of public resources in the country. ZTP notes with increasing concern, the fiscal standing of the country and spending by Government on programs that may not address the country’s priority needs. It is important that public expenditure in the country conforms to certain principles that will ensure economic growth while addressing the needs of the people. Public expenditure, if properly executed, has the potential to reduce poverty and other developmental challenges.