SAIPAR Economics Division

Evidence-Based Research in Economic Policy & Development

The SAIPAR Economics and Development Division operates through a network of research fellows, scholars, and collaborative institutions. Its objective is to be recognized as a leader in providing timely, evidence-based research to support economic governance and policymaking.

Research & Projects

The division undertakes **commissioned and proactive research** across various thematic areas in economics and development. Some of its major research initiatives include:

International Development Research Center (IDRC) Project: Examining **Innovation Support Programs for SMEs** in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Project: Conducting a **systematic sector analysis** for designing a **productivity ecosystem** in Zambia.
African Development Bank (AfDB) Study: Comparing the **development experiences of South Korea and Zambia**.

Publications & Collaborations

The division also contributes to SAIPAR’s **two flagship journals**:

The **Zambia Social Science Journal (ZSSJ)** - A peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal focused on social sciences and development.
The **Southern African Journal of Policy and Development** - A publication featuring critical research on policy and governance in the region.

Other Research Areas:

**ValueWorks**
**AFRODAD (African Forum & Network on Debt & Development)**
**Inequality in Africa**
**Study on the Zambian Economy**

Economics Division Staff

Caesar Cheelo – Chair
Dale Mudenda
Edna Kabala-Litana
Frank Chansa
Grieve Chelwa
Josephine Chanda
Maio Bulawayo – Secretary
Manenga Ndulo
Mutinta Champita
Ngao Mubanga
Peter Haangoma

Contact

Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR)

Plot 32a District Road, Ngwerere, Lusaka, Zambia

Tel: +260 0211 267790