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Original economic research at the intersection of public finance, trade policy, development economics, and technology — grounded in African realities and aimed at practical policy impact.
Work published through think tanks, development organisations, and academic journals — and cited in parliamentary proceedings, IMF reports, and regional policy frameworks.
Research Areas
52
Papers & Briefs Published
18
Conference Presentations
6
Policy Wins
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Latest Major Work
Zambia's IMF Extended Credit Facility: Fiscal Consolidation, Social Spending Trade-offs, and the Path to Debt Sustainability
This paper examines the structural conditions of Zambia's IMF ECF programme, analysing the tension between fiscal consolidation requirements and the protection of social spending floors. Using decomposition analysis of revenue and expenditure trajectories from 2019–2024, we assess the distributional implications of the adjustment path and propose an alternative sequencing that preserves human development outcomes while meeting debt sustainability benchmarks.
Publications
Papers & Policy Briefs
VAT Refund Backlogs in Zambia: Systemic Causes and Reform Pathways
An examination of the structural and administrative factors driving Zambia's chronic VAT refund delays, with evidence-based recommendations for ZRA process reform.
The Informal Economy as a Development Asset: Reframing Policy Responses in Sub-Saharan Africa
This paper challenges the orthodox view of informality as a deficit, arguing instead for asset-based frameworks that leverage informal networks for inclusive growth.
Trade and Technology Convergence: Implications for Zambia's Industrial Policy
Assessing the intersection of digital trade, technology adoption, and industrial competitiveness in the context of Zambia's structural transformation agenda.
Public-Private Dialogue Mechanisms in Zambia: Effectiveness and Reform
A systematic review of formal and informal public-private dialogue structures in Zambia, assessing institutional effectiveness and proposing a national PPD architecture.
AI Governance Frameworks for Africa: Beyond Borrowed Models
A critical analysis of AI regulatory approaches adopted by African governments, arguing for homegrown governance frameworks rooted in African institutional contexts.
Kwacha Exchange Rate Dynamics and Monetary Policy Transmission in 2026
An analysis of Kwacha depreciation drivers, pass-through effects on inflation, and the Bank of Zambia's monetary policy response options under external pressure.
Conference Work
Presentations & Keynotes
Rethinking Zambia's Revenue Architecture for the Post-COVID Decade
Digital Trade and AfCFTA Implementation: Readiness Gaps and Quick Wins
AI and the Future of Economic Policymaking in Africa
Zambia's Debt Restructuring: Lessons for the Global South
The Informal Economy as Policy Frontier
Real-World Impact
Policy Advocacy & Outcomes
Research is only complete when it changes something. These are cases where the work moved from paper to practice.
Parliamentary Testimony on the Mines and Minerals Development Amendment Bill
National Assembly of Zambia
Three recommendations incorporated into the final bill
Technical Input: ZICA National Budget Submission 2024
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Fiscal reform proposals included in official submission
Policy Brief Cited in IMF Article IV Consultation Staff Report
International Monetary Fund
VAT refund analysis referenced in IMF Zambia assessment
Technical Advisor: COMESA Digital Trade Working Group
COMESA Secretariat
Contributed to regional digital trade policy framework
Research Networks
Institutional Affiliations
CTPD
Centre for Trade Policy and Development
CUTS
Consumer Unity & Trust Society
CSPR
Civil Society for Poverty Reduction
GGGI
Global Green Growth Institute
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Research partnerships & co-authorship
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