Economic Consulting
Evidence.
Strategy.
Impact.
Rigorous economic analysis and policy advisory for governments, development organisations, and businesses operating across Africa.
Over a decade of experience translating complex data into decisions that move budgets, shape legislation, and drive sustainable growth.
50+
Projects Delivered
12+
Countries
15+
Partner Organisations
10+
Years Experience
Trusted By
What I Do
Areas of Expertise
Four core practice areas — each grounded in fieldwork, peer-reviewed method, and real-world accountability.
Economic Policy Advisory
Rigorous economic analysis translated into actionable policy frameworks. From fiscal strategy and tax policy to trade reform and social spending optimisation — built on data, delivered with clarity.
- Policy briefs & white papers
- Fiscal impact assessments
- Regulatory reform recommendations
- Budget analysis & forecasting
Research & Data Analysis
Original research and quantitative analysis across macroeconomics, trade, public finance, and development indicators. Methodologies that hold up to scrutiny from the World Bank to the village level.
- Macroeconomic research reports
- Baseline & endline surveys
- Data visualisation & dashboards
- Literature reviews & evidence synthesis
Development Finance
Advisory on public debt management, development finance instruments, blended finance structures, and donor engagement strategies — helping organisations access the right capital on the right terms.
- Debt sustainability analysis
- Grant & financing strategy
- Investment case development
- Donor reporting frameworks
Technology & AI Integration
Helping governments and organisations understand, evaluate, and deploy AI and technology tools for economic planning, service delivery monitoring, and evidence-based decision making.
- AI readiness assessments
- Digital economy policy frameworks
- Tech-for-development strategy
- Economic modelling tools
How It Works
The Engagement Process
Clear, structured, no ambiguity. Here's exactly what working together looks like.
Discovery Call
A focused conversation to understand your challenge, context, and what success looks like for you.
Scoping & Proposal
A clear written proposal with scope, methodology, timeline, and fee — no surprises.
Research & Analysis
Deep-dive work — data collection, stakeholder interviews, literature review, and quantitative modelling.
Delivery & Presentation
Polished written deliverables plus a live presentation and Q&A with your team or leadership.
Client Voices
What Clients Say
"Kampamba's analysis of our fiscal framework gave us the language and evidence we needed to make a compelling case to the Treasury. Exceptional depth, delivered on time."
Senior Economist
Government Ministry, Lusaka
"He doesn't just produce reports — he thinks alongside you. The research he led for our trade programme shaped the entire project strategy going forward."
Programme Director
International NGO, East Africa
"Rare combination of academic rigour and practical insight. The policy brief he authored for us was cited in parliamentary debate within two months."
Executive Director
Think Tank, Southern Africa
10+
Years of economic advisory work
Why Work With Me
The rare mix of scholar and practitioner
Ground-level to Cabinet-level
Experience working with village-level NGOs and national government ministries — meaning analysis is grounded and actionable at every layer.
Africa-first Methodology
No imported frameworks that don't fit. Research methodologies are built for African data environments, institutional contexts, and political realities.
Communicator, Not Just Analyst
Findings are only valuable if decision-makers understand them. Every engagement includes clear, non-technical communication designed to move people to action.
Accountable Delivery
Deadlines are kept. Scope is respected. If something changes, you hear about it immediately — not after it becomes a problem.
Let's Work Together
Ready to turn data into
decisions?
Whether you need a short policy brief or a multi-month research engagement, the first step is a conversation. No obligation, no sales pitch.
kampamba.shula@kampambashula.com
Phone
+260 768 845 605
Based in
Lusaka, Zambia — available globally
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