Policy Reform MDGs Zambia

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Policy Reform and the MDGsMacroeconomic and Structural Policies: 

Policy Reform and the MDGs Macroeconomic and Structural Policies Case Studies of Zambia

Introduction: 

Introduction MDGs/Working towards MDGs not new What is New The Innovative approach being adopted by countries for the implementation of policies expected to lead to the achievement of the MDGs.

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PRSP = Operational framework for achieving the MDGs Primary strategic implementation vehicle to reach the MDGs National Strategy for MDGR is through Seven expanded PRSP working Groups No additional Government Working Groups Buttress the complementarities between MDGs and PRSP andamp; other policy Initiatives

MDG Basics : 

MDG Basics Harmonisation of MDGs with existing initiatives Linking MDGs with LTV, TNDP, NEPAD and PRSP Fostered through UNCT (HOA Meeting) Interaction with Cabinet Office and MoFNP

Everyone’s Role: 

Everyone’s Role Government Leadership of the process National Ownership Government Focal Point Permanent Secretary, Management Development Division for Zambia Private Sector Involvement in all sectors Education achievement of MDG 2 Health achievement of MDGs 4,5,6 etc

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CSO Secure the active participation of all aspects of society especially the vulnerable Donors Expanded support ODA Debt Relief Trade opportunities

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Trade Opportunities Offer TA to firms which exhibit dynamic Competitiveness Unfettered Market Access Increase of Value-Added Exports Increased income for domestic Resource Mobilisation Increased Employment

Structural Transformation: 

Structural Transformation It is acknowledged that long-term poverty reduction requires structural transformation of African economies and the expansion and diversification of production base and of exports Problems Lack of Technology Transfer Unfettered Market Access lacking Growing but low Intra-Regional Trade

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Potential for Success Proxy Imports and Exports as Demand and Supply Trade Deficit can proxy Excess Demand Almost all African Countries are characterized by trade deficits Potential Market for firms with potential for Dynamic Competitiveness

Success Stories in Zambia: 

Success Stories in Zambia

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Setbacks: 

Setbacks

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Thank You For Your Attention: 

Thank You For Your Attention