CLEAN : Zambian president says turning around economy, despite empty coffers

The video discusses the transition from the previous government, highlighting initial agreements with the IMF. It addresses economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership. The management of the debt crisis is detailed, including the implementation of the Debt Service Sustainability Initiative. Social issues such as corruption and education are also covered, with a focus on the successful implementation of free education from primary to secondary school.

What was one of the initial actions taken by the new government regarding the national debt?

• They worked to manage the default quickly.

• They increased the national debt.

• They ignored the debt situation.

• They borrowed more money from the IMF.

What initiative was put in place to address the debt crisis?

• Debt Increase Strategy

• Debt Forgiveness Program

• Debt Reduction Plan

• Debt Service Sustainability Initiative

What was a significant challenge mentioned in the second section?

• Lack of international support

• Corruption and children out of school

• Environmental issues

• Overpopulation

What was a key feature of the first budget introduced by the government?

• Reduction in healthcare funding

• Increased taxes on education

• Free education from primary to secondary school

• Subsidies for private schools

How did the opposition initially react to the government's educational reforms?

• They fully supported it.

• They believed it was a gimmick.

• They proposed an alternative plan.

• They ignored the reforms.