Publications
PMRC Parastatal Analysis – 2018
Effective management of public resources is essential in the development of any nation. Public resources should therefore, be applied for the best possible public benefit. It is for this reason that the Zambian Government allocates public resources to Parastatal bodies and Statutory institutions as they…
Read MoreThe Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA). What’s in it for Zambia
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a flagship project of African Union Agenda 2063 and refers to a continental geographic zone in which goods and services are to move with, no restrictions; among member states of the African Union (AU). The AfCFTA aims…
Read MorePMRC – Energy Roadmap Delivering Zambia Energy Needs – Research Report
Zambia faces a challenge to meet rising demand for electricity as the economy, population and electrification continue to grow. Load-shedding in 2015-16 demonstrated just how high the stakes are for meeting this challenge as the economy suffered losses equivalent to 20% of GDP (Samboko et…
Read MoreAnalysis of the Public Finance Management Act of 2018
Public Financial Management (PFM) refers to the set of laws, rules, systems and processes used by sovereign nations (and sub-national governments), to mobilise revenue, allocate public funds, undertake public spending, account for funds and audit results (Lawson, 2015). It encompasses a broader set of functions…
Read MorePMRC 2019 National Budget Analysis
On Friday 28th September 2018, the Minister of Finance, Honourable Margaret D. Mwanakatwe, and MP delivered the 2019 Budget address to the National Assembly under the theme “Delivering Fiscal Consolidation for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth”. The 2019 National Budget was formulated against the backdrop of…
Read MoreThe Aquaculture Sub Sector in Zambia Challenges and Opportunities
The fisheries sub-sector in Zambia plays a significant role in the economy as it offers an opportunity for improved nutrition, income generation and job creation, resulting in general wealth creation and food security at national and household levels. At national level, the fisheries sub-sector contributes approximately 3.2% to the…
Read MorePMRC Policy Analysis of The National Tourism Policy – Repositioning The Tourism Sector As One Of The Country’s Major Economic Contributors
Zambia’s tourism sector has been identified as one of the key economic sectors for diversification of the economy. Government and key stakeholders recognize the potential the sector has in contributing to the economy through job creation, foreign exchange earning, contributions to Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Read MorePMRC Housing Development in Zambia within the Framework of Achieving Sustainable Development Goal
Situational Analysis of Housing in Zambia Currently like any other urbanizing country, the Zambian housing sector is experiencing challenges of shortages in decent and affordable housing and the growth of unplanned settlements. These shortages are mostly attributed to inefficiencies of the housing market to meet…
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