Category: Studies

ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLL-OUT OF THE BANK OF ZAMBIA TARGETED MEDIUM-TERM REFINANCING FACILITY (TMTRF)

In the first quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic gravitated to many countries in the globe and sent several economies into sporadic lockdowns. For Zambia, the pandemic exacerbated existing economic…
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Enhancing Health Financing through Tobacco Taxation

The burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Zambia is on the rise, with 29% of all deaths attributable to NCDs. Given that NCDs are lifestyle diseases, this is a significantly…
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Analysis of the Tobacco and Nicotine Products Control Bill 2018

The export of tobacco in Zambia increased from approximately $1.7 million in 1995 to $156.5 million in 2012 and averaged of USD100 million between 2013 and 2018. According to the…
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Proposal for Tobacco Taxation in Zambia

In 2010, Zambia ranked as the 5th Largest African exporter of tobacco, with an annual export value of over US$110 million which accounts for only 0.9% of Gross Domestic Product…
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Tobacco Production and Alternative Livelihoods among Small-Scale Producers in Eastern and Western Provinces of Zambia

The overall objective of this briefing note was to explore dynamics and experiences of tobacco production among smallscalefarmers and understand possible alternative livelihood production activities using the analytical lens of…
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STATE OF THE ECONOMY BRIEF: 2021 Mid-Year Economic Performance.

Zambia has continued to face the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19 as the pandemic has now evolved into a more severe and contagious third wave. As at end…
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Launch of Analysis of the Financial Intelligence Centre (Amendment)Act No. 16 of 2020

The overall objective of this analysis was to examine the provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2020 and assess the ramifications or impact of the…
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Impact of COVID-19 on Zambia’s Mining Sector 2021

The mining industry has been a backbone of Zambia’s economy since its independence in 1964. It accounts for about 14% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), over 70% of export earnings.…
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