ZIPAR

24/08/2026

MID-YEAR BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW | 25 AUGUST 2026

Join us as we take stock of Zambia’s economic and budget performance and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities for the rest of 2026.

- Date: 25 August 2026
- Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka
-Time: 08:00–11:45 Hours

Strictly by invitation.

21/08/2026

Earlier this week, we hosted a Stakeholder Validation Workshop to present, review and refine findings from our latest study:

“Barriers and Opportunities for Effective Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Zambia Country Case Study.”

The workshop brought together key stakeholders to review and validate the draft country case study report. Their valuable insights and feedback will help strengthen the research findings and policy recommendations for advancing the effective implementation of AfCFTA in Zambia and across Africa.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all stakeholders who participated and contributed to the discussion.

12/08/2026

Yesterday, the two-day Internal Validation Workshop on Zambia’s 2025 Agriculture Joint Sector Review (JSR) Draft Report concluded. We extend our appreciation to all participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, GIZ, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), and other stakeholders for their valuable contributions, insights, and constructive engagement.

The discussions helped strengthen the report and identify key areas for further refinement. While the workshop has come to an end, the work continues towards finalising the 2025 Agriculture JSR and advancing evidence-based policy and action for Zambia’s agriculture sector.

12/08/2026

ZIPAR, in partnership with the SEC Zambia, invites you to take part in a short online poll on public perceptions of investment in Zambia. Share your feedback and help us better understand how people perceive and engage with investment in Zambia.
Click the link and take the poll today! https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/24uKG7Wm

10/08/2026

The two-day Internal Validation Workshop on Zambia’s 2025 Agriculture Joint Sector Review (JSR) Draft Report has officially commenced, bringing together stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Ministry of Finance and National Planning, GIZ, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), and ZIPAR, among others.

The workshop was officially opened by the Ministry of Agriculture Acting Director of Project Management and Monitoring, Dr. Oscar Chita, who joined stakeholders as they began the process of critically reviewing and validating the draft report.

Over the next two days, participants will examine the report’s key findings, identify gaps, and agree on practical next steps towards finalising the report and advancing the JSR process.

10/08/2026

ZIPAR, in partnership with the SEC Zambia, invites you to take part in a short online poll on public perceptions of investment in Zambia. Share your feedback and help us better understand how people perceive and engage with investment in Zambia.

Click the link and take the poll today! https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/24uKG7Wm

07/08/2026

Earlier this year, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) announced that Zambia will rebase its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), updating the benchmark year from 2010 to 2023.

But what does GDP rebasing actually mean? Why does it matter? And how could it reshape our understanding of Zambia's economy?

Click on the link to read the full article: https://zipar.org.zm/viewing-zambias-economy-through-todays-lens-gdp-rebasing-explained-2/

07/08/2026

What does it take to transform an economy? More than one answer, and that's exactly what made yesterday's conversations so compelling.

The Country Economic Transformation Outlook (CETO) Public Lecture and Inter-University Debate Competition brought together researchers, students, and academia to explore the theme "Beyond GDP: ACET's Growth with Depth Framework as a Comprehensive Measure of Economic Transformation." The public lecture challenged participants to look beyond GDP and consider the quality, inclusiveness, sustainability, and resilience of economic growth.

The conversation continued with an exciting British Parliamentary-style debate, where students from the University of Zambia (UNZA), The University of Lusaka (UNILUS), and Cavendish University Zambia debated the motion:

"This House believes that a services-led diversification strategy is a better path to Zambia's economic transformation away from dependence on extractive industries than a manufacturing-led strategy."

Through sharp arguments and quick rebuttals, the teams showcased exceptional critical thinking and the value of evidence-based dialogue. Congratulations to The University of Lusaka (UNILUS) for emerging as this year's winners!

ZIPAR is proud to have partnered with the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and Cavendish university zambia to create a platform that inspires critical thinking and empowers the next generation of policy leaders.

07/08/2026

05/08/2026

Join Us for the CETO Public Lecture and Inter-University Debate Competition

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR), in partnership with the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and Cavendish University Zambia, invites policymakers, researchers, students, the private sector, and the public to the CETO Public Lecture and Inter-University Debate Competition.

Theme:
"Beyond GDP: ACET's Growth With Depth Framework as a Comprehensive Measure of Economic Transformation."

The event will explore how the Growth with Depth Framework goes beyond GDP to assess the quality, inclusiveness, sustainability, and resilience of economic growth. It will also feature an exciting inter-university debate, where students will engage with key policy issues shaping Zambia's economic transformation.

Date: 6 August 2026
Time: 08:00–13:00 hrs
Venue: Cavendish University Zambia, Lusaka

Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of measuring economic progress.