Author: Mwaka Nyimbili

CENTRAL BANK’S TIGHTER MONEY POLICIES THREATEN PRIVATE SECTOR EXPANSION, WARNS CTPD.

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is concerned over the Bank of Zambia’s recent policy action which significantly raises the statutory reserve ratio (SRR) for commercial banks. Announced…
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A Closer Look at the G20 Common Framework’s Principle Comparability of Treatment.

Zambia’s debt restructuring process within the G20 Common Framework has extended over three years. While a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering US$6.3 billion was signed with the Official Creditor Committee…
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Understanding the Access to Information Act: A Catalyst for Good Governance and Accountability or a Mere Duty Fulfilment- Part 1.

In this week’s Monday Opinion, we will look at the long-anticipated access to information law, a law more than 20 years in the making. Zambia, like a few other African…
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STRENGTHENING DOMESTIC RESOURCE MOBILIZATION THROUGH ENHANCED MINING SECTOR PERFORMANCE.

In this piece, we highlight the crucial role of Zambia’s mining sector in driving domestic resource mobilisation as the country aims to curtail its reliance on external financing. Zambia’s mining…
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Tackling of Zambia’s Debt Beyond signed MoUs with Bilateral Creditors.

Zambia recently took a significant step toward managing its debt crisis by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its bilateral creditors to restructure $6.3 billion of its loans. This…
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Evaluating the Implications of the National Budget Pronouncements on Zambia’s Climate Action.

On Friday, 29th September 2023, the Honourable Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, presented the 2024 National Budget under the theme “Unlocking Economic Potential.”

CTPD’S ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BUDGET.

The 2024 National Budget marks a significant milestone as it represents the third budget under the UPND administration, and also follows Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Agreement with Bilateral Creditors under the…
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CTPD’S ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BUDGET.

The 2024 National Budget marks a significant milestone as it represents the third budget under the UPND administration, and also follows Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Agreement with Bilateral Creditors under the…
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ANTICIPATING THE 2024 NATIONAL BUDGET: CTPD’S EXPECTATIONS AND PRIORITIES.

With the nation eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 2024 National Budget, the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) stands equally poised, fully aware of its pivotal role in…
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CTPD CALLS FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT FOR EFFECTIVE DECENTRALIZATION AND UTILIZATION OF CDF.

In a bid to foster equitable development and empower local communities, the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) calls upon Government to prioritise the amendment of the Constituency Development…
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