Lusaka — Zambia needs to design fiscal policies that ensure fair revenue to the government whilst also encouraging private sector investment. This is the message of a new World Bank analysis of Zambia's mining sector.
The 5th Zambia Economic Brief titled Making Mining Work for Zambia: The Economic, Environmental and Health Nexus of Zambia's Copper Mining Economy was released today in Lusaka by the World Bank. The Economic Brief which is issued bi-annually in June and December assesses recent economic developments and outlook in the short to medium term, and analyses a special development topic. Mining is the special topic for the 5th issue. The copper mining industry has significantly contributed to Zambia's economic boom.
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