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.
In a statement availed to RCV News in Lusaka today, 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.
“CUTS International has been deeply involved in key areas such as debt restructuring, public finance management, parliamentary oversight, climate change, trade, and regional integration”, said Mr. Nair.
He has further 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.
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.
By Margaret Mwanza
