SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2021

1 Republic of Zambia SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 2017 Ministry of NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Planning P O Box 30147 Lusaka, ZAMBIA Tel: +260-211-252395 MAP OF ZAMBIA Depicting Population Distribution by District, Zambia, 2016 SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 i FOREWORD Zambia remains committed to the socio-economic DEVELOPMENT planning of the country as reflected by the return to DEVELOPMENT planning in 2005. The SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan (7 NDP) for the period 2017- 2021 is the successor to the Revised Sixth NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan , 2013- 2016 (R-SNDP) following its expiry in December 2016 .

2 The plan , like the three NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plans (NDPs) that preceded it, is aimed at attaining the long-term objectives as outlined in the Vision 2030 of becoming a prosperous middle-income country by 2030 . It builds on the achievements and lessons learnt during the implementation of the previous NDPs. The SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan departs from sectoral-based planning to an integrated (multi-sectoral) DEVELOPMENT approach under the theme Accelerating DEVELOPMENT efforts towards the Vision 2030 without leaving anyone behind . The integrated approach recognises the multi-faceted and interlinked nature of sustainable DEVELOPMENT which calls for interventions to be tackled simultaneously through a coordinated approach to implementing DEVELOPMENT programmes.

3 Through the use of the integrated (multi-sectoral) DEVELOPMENT approach, the 7 NDP has the advantage of considering the comparative and competitive advantages of the regions in allocation of resources towards implementation of the multi-sectoral strategies and setting in motion a series of mutually supporting activities in different sectors with the general objective of delivering the NATIONAL agenda. Ultimately it is envisaged that the integrated DEVELOPMENT approach in the 7 NDP will help change the focus of government line ministries and provinces from competing with each other to coordinated harmonisation (working together). The goal of the 7 NDP is to create a diversified and resilient economy for sustained growth and socio-economic transformation driven, among others, by agriculture.

4 Furthermore, this plan responds to the Smart Zambia transformation agenda 2064 and embeds in it the economic recovery necessary for the actualisation of a Smart Zambia. This is in support of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DEVELOPMENT and the African Union Agenda 2063. Distinctively, the realisation of this goal will be achieved through the contribution of a number of developmental outcomes and this makes the 7 NDP an effective guide towards Zambia s aspirations of being a developed middle-income nation. The key outcomes include economic diversification and job creation; poverty and vulnerability reduction; reduced developmental inequalities; enhanced human DEVELOPMENT ; and an enhanced governance environment for a diversified and inclusive economy.

5 The Government recognises that to deliver inclusive and equitable DEVELOPMENT to the citizens requires concerted efforts and commitment of all stakeholders. I would therefore like to urge all Zambians from different walks of life to be fully committed and participate in the implementation of this plan . I further call upon the NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Coordinating Committee, Cluster Advisory Groups, Provincial DEVELOPMENT Coordinating Committees, District DEVELOPMENT Coordinating Committees, Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations, Faith-based Organisations and the ordinary Zambians to be pillars in the implementation of the plan . Our Cooperating Partners have always been supportive of the DEVELOPMENT agenda of the country and the Government will continue to appreciate their valuable contributions.

6 The Government is hopeful that this cooperation will grow to even greater heights as we implement the 7 NDP. I am convinced that through our joint efforts during the next five years, we will be able to achieve the objectives of the 7 NDP. I have confidence in Zambia s ability to implement this plan efficiently and effectively. Edgar Chagwa Lungu PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 ii SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 iii SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The formulation of the SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan (7 NDP) was based on a consultative process involving all stakeholders across all sectors.

7 The consultations with various stakeholders were undertaken at all levels so as to develop consensus and establish ownership. Special gratitude goes to Cabinet under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who provided the much valuable guidance in terms of strategic direction and focus. Appreciation and special thanks are extended to all Zambians from all walks of life who tirelessly participated in the formulation process. These include all Government line ministries; Provinces and Districts, Spending Agencies; Private Sector institutions and Civil Society Organisations and all media persons and institutions for the awareness raising and information dissemination critical to this process.

8 This made the task less difficult to accomplish. To the consultants, on behalf of the Ministry, I thank you for your diligent work in shaping this document. Special thanks are also extended to the Cooperating Partners for the financial and technical support. Lastly but not the least, I would also like to thank the members of staff in the Ministry of DEVELOPMENT Planning who effectively coordinated this process. Lucky Mulusa MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 v SEVENTH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT plan 2017-2021 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS MAP OF ZAMBIA .. II FOREWORD .. I ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .. IV TABLE OF CONTENTS .. VI LIST OF TABLES.

9 XII LIST OF FIGURES ..XIII ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .. XIV PART I: OVERVIEW OF THE 7 NDP .. 1 1. INTRODUCTION .. 3 IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES OF PRIOR DEVELOPMENT PLANS .. 3 LESSONS LEARNT FROM IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIOR DEVELOPMENT PLANS .. 4 Economic growth and sectoral contribution .. 4 Poverty levels .. 4 Employment .. 5 Planning process .. 5 Shift in planning and implementation model .. 6 FORMULATION OF THE 7 NDP 2017-2021 .. 6 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE 7 Theory of Change .. 7 The Integrated multi-sectoral DEVELOPMENT approach .. 7 OUTLINE OF THE plan .. 9 2. THE PEOPLE S VOICES ON DEVELOPMENT .. 10 OVERVIEW .. 10 THE CONSULTATIVE PROCESS .. 10 KEY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE CONSULTATIVE PROCESS: PEOPLE S VOICES.

10 10 Provincial consultations .. 11 Civil society organisations .. 13 The Private sector .. 14 Traditional leaders .. 15 PART II: DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT .. 17 3. PAST PERFORMANCE .. 18 OVERVIEW .. 18 GENERAL PERFORMANCE OF THE FNDP, SNDP AND R-SNDP .. 18 Macroeconomic performance .. 18 Fiscal performance .. 19 Debt sustainability .. 19 Employment and labour .. 20 Wellbeing of the population .. 20 Health .. 21 Social protection .. 22 Education and skills DEVELOPMENT .. 23 Agriculture .. 25 Mining .. 26 Manufacturing .. 27 Energy .. 27 Construction .. 27 28 4. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF ZAMBIA S DEVELOPMENT .. 29 OVERVIEW .. 29 ZAMBIA S TRANSFORMATION TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT .