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Press Statement – Electricity Subsidies help rich Zambians five times more than the poor – but removing Subsidies needs to be done with care

Electricity subsidies benefit the rich more than the poor. The richest Zambians currently receive nearly five times more in subsidies than the poor, according to a new research commissioned by Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC). Given how unfair the current subsidy is, the government’s aim of reforming subsidies by the end of 2017 is […]

June 19, 2018 by

Press Statement/E-Voucher – Towards A Climate Change Responsive E-Voucher Programme

On Thursday 3rd May, 2018 the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) launched its findings on a study focusing on the implementation of e-Voucher Programme in the 2017/2018 farming season. The key changes to the program included the establishment of a consolidated and harmonized National Database of Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) beneficiaries which enhanced […]

June 19, 2018 by

Press Statement – Seizing The Opportunity On Africa Freedom Day

As Zambia commemorates Africa Freedom Day and reflects on the dawn of freedom, the onward progress of the liberation movement, and the determination of the people of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation, it is important we do not forget Africa’s prolonged development challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Despite […]

June 19, 2018 by

Press Statement Towards Addressing Fiscal and Debt Challenges for Sustained Macroeconomic Stability and Growth

On the 14th of June, 2018 the Honourable Minister of Finance Mrs. Margaret Mwanakatwe, MP released a statement addressing fiscal and debt challenges for sustained macroeconomic stability and growth. The measures announced by the Ministry of Finance are consistent with PMRC’s recommendations made to Parliament and Government ministries over the last three years. The proposed […]

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