Zambia

Zambia is the most recent African partner to join the IGC network. The country office is located at ZIPAR, IGC’s partner in Zambia, in terms of location and of management responsibilities. ZIPAR will also partner with the IGC in some research programs. In Zambia the focal point for the IGCs activities is the Department of Finance and National Planning. The IGC has also established relationships with the Bank of Zambia and State House, which play a key role in developing, leading and implementing growth-related policies. The IGC has also identified and will engage with other relevant government departments and agencies and with stakeholders in wider Zambian society. The IGC has held initial talks with the Government of Zambia and a work programme is already emerging, with a focus on Zambia's mineral and other taxation systems, and a book on economic policy to be produced jointly with the central bank. Other areas of focus are infrastructure investment, maintenance and rehabilitation as well as diversification of output and exports, especially agriculture.