Rethinking Economics Zambia

Being an economist is not only about theories, graphs, research, and numbers, but also about making sure economics is truly serving people and the shared planet too. Economics should help improve lives, reduce poverty, fight inequality, and promote a society where everyone has an opportunity to live with dignity. Every action matters, and real economics must be seen through positive impact in communities, not only in classrooms and textbooks.

It is inspiring to see the Cavendish University Rethinking Economics Chapter together with the Faculty of Business, Information and Technology supporting the Mukoza Center orphanage through donating groceries and stationery. This is the kind of fresh thinking and practice we love to see in economics, economics with humanity, responsibility, and action.

Many economic theories, especially neoclassical economics, claim that economics exists to serve people and improve welfare, but in reality many communities still face poverty, unemployment, inequality, hunger, and environmental challenges. That is why initiatives like these are important because they remind us that economics should not only focus on profits and markets, but also on people, communities, and sustainability. Big respect to everyone who contributed and made this possible, especially the representative of Rethinking Economics Cavendish University, Michelle Sakindi and the entire group❤️❣️☺️🥰.
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Interested in learning more about the economy of the ?

Join this webinar from the co-founder of RE UC-Bukavu !

🗓️ Saturday 11th April - 8pm Sydney, 11am Kinshasa & London

Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83711681227?pwd=iQZKpb4yxo2hSx6fVJXUU6zc03H2zL.1

Happy Youth Day!

The Re-thinking Economics Society at Kwame Nkrumah University extends warm wishes to all young people on this special day. Youth is a time of creativity, innovation, and bold ideas. It is during this stage of life that you have the power to challenge the status quo, inspire change, and shape the future of our world.

As we celebrate Youth Day, we encourage every young mind to use their voice, knowledge, and passion to create meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

The future is not something to wait for it is something to build.
Happy Youth Day! Re-thinking Economics Society Kwame Nkrumah University.

Happy International Youth Day to all the youths out there.🥳

We say, youths are the future leaders but the narrative has changed, youths are the present leaders. 📍

Youths are no longer afraid to take up spaces, take up responsibilities and lead with purpose.

From the entire University of Zambia Rethinking Economics Society team, we wish every youth out there a happy International Youth Day, show up unapologetically and soar.🙌🏿🥳

In Zambia we often say that a household which never receives visitors is not truly a home. A home is defined by the people who enter it, the conversations shared, and the new energy that keeps it alive.

In the same spirit, a Rethinking Economics Network that does welcome new groups, fresh ideas, and new energy truly live up to its name. Similarly, growth comes from openness, collaboration, and the courage to invite new voices into the conversation.

Today, we are excited to welcome a new member to the family of Rethinkers — Rethinking Economics Nkrumah University. Your arrival brings fresh perspectives, new enthusiasm, and strengthens our shared mission to rethink, reshape, and reimagine economics for society.

Welcome to the family, folks. The journey continues, and together we grow stronger.

Here at Rethinking Economics Nkrumah University and Rethinking Economics Institute of Technology, the newly formed groups in Zambian space, there is so much energy and inspiration in the room. Listening to their aspirations, motivations, and interests—especially their reasons for establishing a Rethinking Economics groups at their institution respectively—shows a strong commitment to questioning conventional economic thinking and exploring ideas that are more inclusive, diverse, and relevant to the realities of our societies. This collective enthusiasm reflects a growing desire among students to reshape economics so that it better addresses the social, environmental, and developmental challenges of our time.