Economy
Summary of Performance
as of July 27, 2024Arranged in order of latest update
inprogress10-June-2024
Improve economic and fiscal governance through the strengthening of regulationsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress05-June-2024
Strengthen partnerships with other countries to improve wildlife populationsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-May-2024
Develop and rehabilitate communal infrastructureRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress14-May-2024
Ensure an effective transport policy to allow fair distribution and access in the sector through transparent and impartial practicesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress22-May-2024
Transform Zambia into a regional hub for road, rail and air logisticsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress14-May-2024
Ensure fiscal expenditure rationalization, prudence and disciplineRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress14-May-2024
Support better management and investment in Science and Technology InstitutionsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress12-May-2024
Ensure consultative PSD reform process with local partners from both the public and private sectorsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-May-2024
Improve data collection of tourism-related statisticsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-January-2024
Harmonise the trade policy with the industrial, commercial, immigration and foreign policiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress01-January-2024
Establish a policy and plan to facilitate local ownership and participation in miningRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-January-2024
Improve access to capital for the modernisation of agricultureRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress15-March-2024
Ensure various arts disciplines are engaged for job creation and support business opportunitiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress13-May-2024
Promote appropriate mechanisation of agriculture to enhance growth and productivityRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress13-May-2024
Improve the business environment and reduce the cost of doing business for the private sectorRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress13-May-2024
Diversify the geography of large-scale electricity generation sourcesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-March-2024
Review the laws governing land, and the way land is allocated to Zambians and non-ZambiansRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress24-January-2024
Increase funding and personnel for agricultural extension servicesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress18-November-2023
Promote PPPs and FDI in the transportation sectorRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Promote the establishment of permanent agro dealer networksRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress11-November-2023
Provide targeted farm input packages to vulnerable groups of small-scale farmersRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress11-October-2023
Promote the digital economy and advance knowledge and skillsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress13-October-2023
Increase budgetary allocations to social protection, including addressing the plight of pensionersRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress22-October-2023
Modernise, integrate and commercialise the airports and maximise the return investments from aviationRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress02-October-2023
Develop pricing mechanisms that favour Zambians and off-season marketingRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress27-August-2023
Establish agro-input manufacturing industries in partnership with the private sector to produce seed, fertilizer, and toolsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress02-March-2023
Promote small and medium scale agro- based and non-agricultural industriesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
implemented20-March-2023
Restructure the fuel supply model to ensure fuel security and remove middle menRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress17-January-2023
Implement a Renewable Energy Investment Plan to improve the energy mixRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress18-April-2023
Broaden the formal employment base to ensure workers are protected by the law and have access to pension and health systemsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress06-April-2023
Accelerate the integration of transmission projects to improve access to regional power marketsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-June-2022
Correct the indiscriminate use of land and poor development practices by promoting orderly land managementRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress13-February-2023
Improve public information services on meteorological events and market informationRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress22-December-2022
Promote tourism diversificationRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-December-2022
Bring advanced technology to border post managementRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress06-December-2022
Undertake a major mining sector policy reform including tax policy and administration reformRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress21-November-2022
Ensure a disciplined land market and effective, efficient land administration and management systemsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
implemented21-October-2022
Implement programmes to improve youth and women's access to landRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress17-October-2022
Enhance agricultural diversification and mitigate natural shocks by growing drought-resistant cropsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress18-October-2022
Enhance mining output monitoring and oversight mechanisms and technologiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress04-October-2022
Improve regulatory frameworks and remove administrative barriers to business entry and operationsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress21-April-2022
Invest in research to develop new technologies relevant to developmentRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress09-September-2022
Strengthen tax policy and administration to broaden the tax baseRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress12-August-2022
Promote MSME development at the community levelRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
implemented05-January-2022
Create a robust tourism marketing strategyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress31-August-2022
Ensure higher prioritisation of public investments in rural transportation networks, systems and infrastructure servicesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress27-August-2022
Partner with the private sector to ease access to and ensure availability of low-cost finance to farmersRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress22-August-2022
Create an enabling environment supported by strong regulation for development of the financial sector and a digital economyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress21-June-2022
Provide financing, establish industrial parks and reserve government contracts for MSME manufacturing firmsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress29-April-2022
Apply science and technology to all aspects of governmentRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress25-January-2022
Increase youth and women's access to farm inputs and agricultural technologyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-July-2022
Strengthen the agro-value chainsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Streamline tax incentives and maximise in-country capital retentionRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Enact strong investment banking regulationsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress03-February-2022
Actualize the abundant job, innovation and business opportunities in the arts sectorRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish policies and regulatory frameworks around energy supplies and property rightsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress09-May-2022
Develop national export trade strategies as central to national development and mainstream trade policyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Modernise and strengthen capacities of our key revenue administration institutionsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Address the proliferation of regulatory and licensing fees that increase compliance costs and corruptionRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Broaden the tax baseRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress09-December-2021
Remove several regressive tax elements that favour high-income taxpayers at the expense of low-income householdsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Target revenue mobilisation efforts towards consumption taxes and property taxesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Develop revenue mobilisation systems both at sub-national and national government levelRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Put in place export financing support instruments to support Zambian businessesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Undertake awareness campaigns on market access initiatives and quality standardsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish an independent office of the Auditor of Public ProcurementRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure contracts management is supported by adequate monitoring and trainingRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress20-December-2021
Publish on an e-platform the contract awards notices, bid details and selection rationaleRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Introduce legislation that widens the scope, and lowers the cost of financial servicesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Strengthen the linkages between budget execution and procurementRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Enforce the legal framework against fraud and corruption, enhance transparency and improve competitionRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish a robust and independent complaints review mechanismRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Strengthen public investment management, project selection and financingRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Create an autonomous national debt management officeRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-February-2022
Ensure transparency and accountability in procurement and reporting of public debtRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Tighten the oversight role of parliament in debt contractionRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-February-2022
Streamline the reporting of public debt and ensure full disclosureRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Enact legislation aimed at improving the corporate governance environment in the countryRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Introduce targeted policy incentives to attract large capital inflowsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure fiscal discipline and minimise government borrowing in the local marketRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Amend existing laws relating to illicit financial flowsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure policy linkages with education to build a skilled labour marketRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress02-November-2021
Strengthen the capacity and autonomy of the central bank (Bank of Zambia)Read More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress22-October-2021
Create an enabling macroeconomic environment, strengthen the public agencies that support private sector development and enhance public-private dialogueRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Consult with all key stakeholders in addressing the various challenges affecting the growth of the manufacturing industryRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Reformulate and implement a well-balanced MSME development policyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Strengthen academic credentials for the hospitality industryRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Maintain museums and restore information on cultural and natural heritageRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Tighten regulations for hunting, processing, sale, import and export of wild animals and trophiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress03-March-2022
Enhance community involvement and benefit of Game Management Areas (GMAs) through Community Resource BoardsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-December-2021
Establish public policies and investment strategies for local ownership and operation of tourism service and enterprisesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress01-June-2022
Open up the northern tourism circuit (Northern, Luapula and Muchinga provinces)Read More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress30-November-2021
Ensure each province has an international airport which attract use by domestic and foreign airlines and transform into a regional tourist and transit hubRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress07-April-2022
Create an interdependent relationship for home grown solutions, and generate highly skilled and paying jobsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress21-April-2022
Maintain a stable economic landscape to reduce cost of doing businessRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Introduce legislative and financial incentives to reward innovative technological solutionsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Support the development of science and technology industriesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Place arts and culture practice under the Ministry of ArtsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Include communities and investors when developing agreements with the GovernmentsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish a National Supplier Development Policy for the mining industryRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-September-2021
Promote small-scale miningRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress02-May-2022
Extend the copper value chain, and promote exploration and processing of gemstones and industrial mineralsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish balance payments, co-ordination and coherence between trade-in-services and monetary policiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Enhance coherence between transport policy and trade, commercial and industrial policiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure an effective policy for guaranteeing the full participation of local private transporters in the transport sectorRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress01-December-2021
Restructure ZESCO to improve operations, autonomy and efficiencyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress17-December-2021
Extend the grid network and deploy off-grid electrification solutions to rural areasRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Minimise transmission and distribution losses and enhance electricity network reliabilityRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
De-risk investments in communal infrastructure and scale up investments in off-grid solutionsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress10-June-2022
Organise women and youth into farmer cooperatives and other social solidarity initiativesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure a cost-reflective and steady tariff when investing in energyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Develop suitable credit and finance facilities for youth and womenRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Encourage value chain addition and agro-processingRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish an agrarian financing bankRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Prioritise the grading of rural roadsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Promote farmer clubs and agricultural cooperativesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress25-May-2022
Delivery of targeted tax incentives for start-ups to cover the first three yearsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Pilot community-owned commercial farming enterprises in each districtRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress16-June-2022
Revive and strengthen farmer training and research institutesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Review and update the extension policy and strategy to serve the different groups of farmersRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Partner with banks and insurance companies to develop insurance products for farmersRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-March-2022
Increase the irrigable acreage to ensure sustained food securityRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish a Youth Entrepreneurial Services Development ProgramRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Establish the Zambia Enterprise Development (ZED) initiativeRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Formation of MSME Community Savings and Loans Association and an MSME Development FundRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress14-January-2022
Prioritise public investments in regional, continental and global trade arrangements and promote PSD through an informed knowledge economyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-March-2022
Ensure that roles for government and the private sector are well defined and understoodRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress12-June-2022
Provide targeted research-based information about agricultural production, marketing, distribution and regional market access opportunitiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-March-2022
Ensure that there is a built-in mechanism for harmonizing the divergent stakeholders’ needs and interests at political, institutional and technical levelsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress28-April-2022
Commit our political support to the Private Sector Development (PSD) reformsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress25-May-2022
Ensure access to affordable agricultural inputs by creating a supportive business environment for the private sectorRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Create a pathway to use more soil friendly organic farming and natural soil enhancement methodsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure future urban development fits with the ethos and image of the town or city, whilst reserving land for recreational facilities and activitiesRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure that all players in the public and private sectors plan and efficiently manage landRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress06-May-2022
Ensure citizens enjoy similar legal protection to own and transact in the landRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Ensure the equality of citizens to access land wherever they may be in ZambiaRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress11-January-2022
Implement an economic diversification programme that prioritizes jobs-rich sectors, such as agroprocessing, tourism, construction and ICTRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Promote broad-based re-education, up- skilling, retooling, and skills development for formal and informal workers in the public and private sectorsRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress08-September-2021
Ensure that there are strong synergies between our job creation strategy and MSMEs strategyRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress15-April-2022
Educate, motivate and encourage the youth to become successful entrepreneursRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
not commenced
Strengthen statistical analysis capacity to improve policy-making and better track progressRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress10-September-2021
Increase international reserves to create a buffer to cushion the economy against external shocksRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
inprogress15-June-2022
Improve budget credibility through better planning and adherence to expenditure plansRead More![](/icons/right-arrow-black.svg)
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