A strategy for resource-led development in Zambia

This policy brief investigates a strategy for resource-led development in Zambia and brings recommendations under three pillars:

Pillar I: Increase the GNP generated from the mining sector in Zambia

Policy 1: Conduct a geological and geophysical survey of Zambia’s mineral endowment

Policy 2: Allocate exploration and mining rights transparently and publicly and, as part of a digitalisation strategy, with a view to match the right companies with mining opportunities

Policy 3: Develop Zambian workers and suppliers as part of a local content strategy

Policy 4: Formalise and develop the capabilities of small-scale miners

Pillar II: Ensure world-class sustainable mineral supply chains

Policy 5: Facilitate the adoption of supply chain norms and standards among Zambian mining companies

Policy 6: Convene a multi-stakeholder initiative to advise the GRZ on laws and regulations on sustainable mineral supply chains

Pillar III: Leverage responsible mining growth into inclusive development

Policy 7: Develop and implement a resource revenue and expenditure strategy to finance development while minimising volatility

Policy 8: Diversify the Zambian economy, building on the capabilities and resources of the mining sector

Policy 9: Diversify the Zambian economy into sectors that are unrelated to mining

Policy 10: Double down on governance, government effectiveness, and transparency