Message from Mrs Bernadette Deka Zulu: 2019 – New Hope for Zambia? Towards a Prosperous Zambia
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Read MoreOn Wednesday 17th October 2018, the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu held engagements with The Vice President of the World Bank Dr. Hafez Ghanem, Luapula Expo Investors and key Government officials on fundamental issues pertaining to the country….
Read MoreIn August 2018, the Ministry of Finance released the 2019- 2021 Green Paper ‘Medium Term Expenditure Framework’ which highlights Government’s policy direction over the medium term. The Green Paper is the cornerstone for actualising the plans that are laid out in the Seventh National Development…
Read MoreThe agriculture sector is the fourth largest contributor to GDP (8.7 percent) and the largest contributor to employment. The sector is critical for achieving diversification, economic growth and poverty reduction in Zambia. One major component of the agriculture sector is the e-voucher programme, which was…
Read MoreZambia has just been commemorating Farmer’s Day, which is of great importance to the agriculture sector and economy at large. We take stock of the gains made in promoting diversification of the economy. Agriculture has clearly emerged as the Government’s torch bearer and sector of…
Read MoreOn 19th July 2018, the Minister of Finance,Honourable Margaret D. Mwanakatwe, MP, provided the midyear economic brief to update the nation on the following subject matters: Recent Economic Development Policy and Structural Reforms Measures Implications of Austerity Measures IMF Programme RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Minister…
Read MoreThe role of Think-Tanks in society is to engage in the battle of ideas by providing research-based advocacy and evidence-based commentary on pertinent public affairs. Think Tanks play a vital role in the development of the economy at both local and national…
Read MoreThe past 3- 5 years have seen a robust and vibrant approach to improved social protection as a tool for better welfare of various members of the Zambian population. The Government of the Republic of Zambia has recognised, reaffirmed and practically committed to uplifting the…
Read MoreElectricity subsidies benefit the rich more than the poor. The richest Zambians currently receive nearly five times more in subsidies than the poor, according to a new research commissioned by Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC). Given how unfair the current subsidy is, the government’s…
Read MoreOn Thursday 3rd May, 2018 the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) launched its findings on a study focusing on the implementation of e-Voucher Programme in the 2017/2018 farming season. The key changes to the program included the establishment of a consolidated and harmonized National…
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