Lusaka, Friday (July 12, 2024)
Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) Regional Director for Southern and East Africa, Sajeev Nair, has described the 2024 Zambia Economic Summit, organized by the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) as a timely initiative crucial for Zambia’s current transformative phase.
Mr. Nair said Zambia is navigating several significant challenges that include drought, climate adaptation, post-debt restructuring, inflation, job creation difficulties, electricity crisis and poverty alleviation.
He emphasized that as a proactive think tank, CUTS International will actively participate in this important event.
CUTS International has been deeply involved in key areas such as debt restructuring, public finance management, parliamentary oversight, climate change, trade, and regional integration.
Mr. Nair highlighted that the Economic Summit aligns with CUTS International’s strategic goals and offers a valuable platform for key stakeholders in Zambia’s economic sectors.
He called on all stakeholders to engage in the summit, as it provides an opportunity to discuss critical issues like post-debt restructuring, domestic and resource mobilization, and prioritizing sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and the informal sector.
He stressed the importance of constructive conversations on economic policies to reignite growth, stating, “CUTS International considers this an opportunity to discuss post-debt restructuring, domestic and resource mobilization, including challenges, and prioritize sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and the informal sector. We need conversations around our economic policies that should bring back the key issue of economic growth.”
The 2024 Zambia Economic Summit is expected to bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to navigate Zambia’s path towards sustainable economic transformation.