How will you make sure government spending is not wasteful?
I am determined to cut the cost of governance and eliminate wasteful expenditure. We will improve public financial management and budgeting systems, and reduce deficit financing so government spending is efficient, accountable, and aligned with national priorities. This is how we will make sure spending delivers real, measurable value to you as a citizen.
Where this comes from
p. 7 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
4.Reduce deficit financing and improve fiscal discipline. We will ensure that government spending is efficient, accountable, and aligned with national priorities.
● Cut the cost of governance and eliminate wasteful expenditure ● Improve public financial management and budgeting systems ● Increase non-oil revenue through economic growth, not excessive taxation ● Align spending with measurable outcomes that deliver real value to citizens
5. Reform budgeting and public procurement to deliver value for money.
● Shift to zero-based budgeting, linking government spending to our development priorities, measurable results, and public impact
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