The briefing was held in recognition of the CSOs’ role as key players within the communities and the importance of their involvement in the national budget process.
The 2020-2021 budget, which includes the appropriation for the COVID-19 stimulus package, was tabled on Monday, 11 May.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Lord Fakafanua said the budget briefings are not just important to the members of parliament, as they also contain information that are useful for members of CSOs and citizens.
