Key Points of Discussion:
- National Economic Summit Collaboration:
- Dr. Mungule highlighted the summit’s theme and BAZ’s potential roles in discussions on sustainable financing and economic policy.
- Mr. Mwanza expressed BAZ’s interest in participating actively in the summit.
- Future Collaborations:
- Joint Research Initiatives: Collaboration on research projects to address economic issues like financial inclusion and digital banking.
- Policy Advocacy: Joint efforts to shape policies for economic stability and growth.
- Capacity Building: Joint workshops and training programs for enhancing member capacity in areas like financial literacy and risk management.
- Exploring Synergies:
- Data Sharing and Analysis: Collaborative data analysis for better decision-making.
- Event Partnerships: Co-hosting future events like conferences and seminars.
- Community Outreach: Joint initiatives to promote financial literacy and economic awareness.
- Next Steps:
- Formalizing Collaboration: Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining specific collaboration areas.
- Regular Meetings: Establishing a schedule for regular meetings to ensure ongoing communication and coordination.
The meeting concluded with optimism about impactful collaboration between EAZ and BAZ to support Zambia’s economic development and sustainability goals.
