EAZ National Economic Summit 2025 & AGM
CONFERENCE/SUMMIT DATA:
Title: EAZ National Economic Summit 2025 & AGM
Contact Person: Tendai Posiana
Dates: 11th September 2025 - 12th September 2025
Contact Phone: +260 979 678 853
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Livingstone, Zambia
Contact Email: secretariat@eaz.org.zm
Description:
2025 National Economic Summit and Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the theme:
“Repositioning Zambia’s Economy: Driving Resilient Growth through SMEs, Sustainable Financing, and Debt Sustainability.”
Zambia stands at a crossroads in its economic development journey. After undertaking extensive fiscal reforms, debt restructuring, and macroeconomic stabilisation measures, including support under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility, the nation is now poised to pursue a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth path. Central to this ambition is the empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which collectively contribute over 70% of national employment and approximately 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). These enterprises serve as the backbone of Zambia’s economy and a key driver for job creation, innovation, and poverty reduction.
However, MSME development remains hindered by limited access to finance, weak market linkages, and inadequate policy coordination. At the same time, sustainable financing and long-term debt sustainability remain critical to safeguarding macroeconomic stability and ensuring equitable development outcomes. These priorities are even more pressing in light of global economic uncertainties and climate-related risks.
The Summit will bring together stakeholders from government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and international development partners to explore bold, practical solutions to unlock Zambia’s economic potential. The event will serve as a platform to catalyse policy reforms, foster strategic partnerships, and champion innovative financing models that promote inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.
2025 National Economic Summit and Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the theme:
“Repositioning Zambia’s Economy: Driving Resilient Growth through SMEs, Sustainable Financing, and Debt Sustainability.”
Zambia stands at a crossroads in its economic development journey. After undertaking extensive fiscal reforms, debt restructuring, and macroeconomic stabilisation measures, including support under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility, the nation is now poised to pursue a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth path. Central to this ambition is the empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which collectively contribute over 70% of national employment and approximately 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). These enterprises serve as the backbone of Zambia’s economy and a key driver for job creation, innovation, and poverty reduction.
However, MSME development remains hindered by limited access to finance, weak market linkages, and inadequate policy coordination. At the same time, sustainable financing and long-term debt sustainability remain critical to safeguarding macroeconomic stability and ensuring equitable development outcomes. These priorities are even more pressing in light of global economic uncertainties and climate-related risks.
The Summit will bring together stakeholders from government, the private sector, academia, civil society, and international development partners to explore bold, practical solutions to unlock Zambia’s economic potential. The event will serve as a platform to catalyse policy reforms, foster strategic partnerships, and champion innovative financing models that promote inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.
Participation Fees:
EAZ Members: K3,500
EAZ Student Members: K1,000
Non-members: K4,000
Non-member Students: K1,200
EAZ Members: K3,500
EAZ Student Members: K1,000
Non-members: K4,000
Non-member Students: K1,200
Download documents:
Concept Note: concept-note-2025-summit-25_06_25.pdf
Exhibition Packages: eaz-2025-nes-exhibition-package-28_06_25.pdf
Sponsorship Packages: sponsorship-package.pdf
