10.06.2015 - National Assembly soon to debate bill on gas resources
Igalula Member of Parliament Athuman Mfutakamba wanted to know when the government would deposit revenue from gas in the ‘Sovereignty Wealth Fund’ once the government selling the product in 2020. Responding, the deputy minister said after gas discovery in the country there has been heavy investment in the sector from both private and public sectors through contracts. He said the contracts will be transparent as far as the distribution and allocation of revenue from gas resources is concerned, explaining: “The government will also establish a transparent system on how to make decisions concerning the use of funds from natural gas and where to invest the sovereign wealth fund.” Dr Kitwanga added that under the system it will be decided which areas and at what time the Sovereign Wealth Fund will be allocated, especially for the future generation...............................................Full Article: Source
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