UNAH Economist Urges Focus on Education, Health in 2027 Budget

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 2, 2026 · Originally reported September 1, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Sergio Zepeda, director of UNAH's Institute for Economic and Social Research, urged the government to prioritize education, health, and productive investment in the 2027 budget due to Congress by September 15, arguing that spending must drive development, not just cover operating costs.

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