Category: Public Finance Weekly Column

Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia – Part Two.

In last week’s opinion, we looked at the dynamics of domestic debt for domestic resource mobilization in Zambia. We went further to look at the country’s domestic debt stock and…
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Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Debt for Resource Mobilization in Zambia

As part of its economic reform program aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability, the Zambian government has imposed a freeze on non-concessional external loans. This strategic move necessitates a significant shift…
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Enhancing Community Participation and Consultation for an Effective Constituency Development Fund (CDF)

In the year 2023, Zambia saw an increase in the allocation of funds to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), rising from ZMK 25.7 million per constituency in 2022 to an…
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BRICS INFLUENCE IN SHAPING THE FINANCIAL GLOBAL LANDSCAPE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING ECONOMIES LIKE ZAMBIA.

Last week, we explored the BRICS economy—an alliance of emerging market economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Now, we shift our focus to examine BRICS’ potential impact…
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THE BRICS ECONOMY: UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGINS AND IMPACT ON THE WORLD ECONOMY.

In this week’s edition of the Monday Opinion, we will delve into the BRICS economy, focusing on its origin, expansion, and transformative impact on the global economic landscape.

Zambia’s Path on the IMF-Supported Program: Reviewing Performance and Progress on Structural Benchmarks.

On 31st August 2022, Zambia was granted a 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme marking a crucial step in the country’s quest to restructure its…
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DEBT RESTRUCTURING IN ZAMBIA:Exploring the G20 Common Framework and Insights from Argentina, Greece, and Ecuador

In last week’s column, we examined the adverse consequences of delayed debt restructuring in Zambia, ranging from hindrances to investment and currency depreciation to delayed access to crucial IMF financing.

The Cost of Delayed Debt Restructuring in Zambia: Implications on Investment, Currency Depreciation and to Access IMF Financing.

Zambia’s debt situation has been a topic of discussion ever since the country defaulted on its debt repayment after the Covid-19 pandemic. In response, Zambia has been exploring various means…
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SCALING UP CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS: LESSONS FROM KENYA,RWANDA, AND GHANA FOR ZAMBIA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

Access to affordable and clean energy is crucial in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries like Zambia, where cost is a significant barrier. To achieve universal electrification by 2030, estimates suggest the…
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CHALLENGES AND REFORMS: ZAMBIA’S QUEST FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

This week’s Monday Opinion aims to shed light on the challenges faced by Zambia’s energy sector, which is of critical importance to the country’s economy and people.