The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA), in collaboration with the University of Zambia (Department of Economics) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Office for Zambia, are organising a Public Lecture to promote engagements with students and other stakeholders in Zambia on topical issues impacting on national economic growth and development. The theme for the upcoming lecture is "From Economic Stabilization to Inclusive Growth: Zambia's Reform Path". The lecture will take place at the University of Zambia Main Campus on Tuesday, September 26th June 2023 from 14:00 – 17:30hrs. It will supported by presentations by the IMF and UNECA.
The presentation by the IMF is based on the recent 2023 Article IV Consultation. In August 2022, the International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) ushered in to support economic stabilization of the country. The presentation by the UNECA SRO-SA will focus on prospects for inclusive sustainable growth in Zambia given the reform agenda. It will drill down on initiatives currently underway to strengthen economic diversification and deepen value chain development, with the objective of accelerating socio-economic growth and development in Zambia.
Objectives of the Public Lecture
The public lecture seeks to contribute to building a shared understanding of Zambia's Reform Path to achieve inclusive growth.
For Media inquiries:
Lavender C. Degre
Communication Officer
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa
2392 Longolongo Road
P.O. Box 30647, Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 228502/5 Ext. 21307
Fax: +260 211 236949
DL: +260 211 376607
Email: lavender.degre@un.org
Project and Meeting Focal Point:
Ms. Godfridah Sitali
Programme Management Officer
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa
Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: +260979830806
Email: godfridah.sitali@un.org