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The African Development Bank (AfDB) is active in Zambia since 1971. The Bank has committed more than USD1b to Zambia, mainly towards supporting public sector infrastructure projects in agriculture, industry, water and sanitation, energy, social sector (education and health), transport and multi-sector (primarily general budget support). The predominant financing modalities if AfDB in Zambia are project loans/grants.
Zambia GDP Growth Revised to 3.8% in 2025, AfDB Projects Recovery to 5.0% in 2026 and 6.3% in 2027 as Inflation Eases to 9.3%
The AfDB African Economic Outlook 2026 revised Zambia's GDP growth to 3.8% in 2025, down from an initial 5.2% estimate, due to underperformance in ICT, trade, and finance, with inflation declining to 14.0% and public debt dropping to 87.6% of GDP following debt restructuring. Growth is projected to recover to 5.0% in 2026 and 6.3% in 2027, driven by mining, agriculture, and energy recovery, with inflation easing to 9.3% in 2026 and the current account swinging to a surplus of 0.8% of GDP on higher copper export earnings.
Zambia Economic Outlook 2023-2024: GDP to Soar by 4.2% and Inflation to Fall
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently presented the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report.
AfDB Pledges USD 150 Million in Budget Support for Zambia
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), recently concluded a two-day official visit to…
Zambia’s GDP to Grow by 4% in 2023 and 4.3% in 2024, AfDB Projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently released its first Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook – January 2023,…
AfDB Grants $1.4 Million to Strengthen Women Agri-Businesses in Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a USD 1.4 million technical…
AfDB Approves USD 11.1 M To Support Zambia Public Finance
The African Development Fund recently approved USD 11.1 million to support Zambia’s public finance and economic management as…
AfDB Approve USD135m to Improve Zambia Water Supply and Sanitation Services
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently approved a USD135m loan to finance a water and sanitation program targeting…
Zambia Secure USD50m for SMEs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD50m line of credit to the Development Bank of Zambia…
AfDB Project 3.6% GDP Growth Rate for Zambia in 2016 and 4.9% in 2017
The recently published report “African Economic Outlook 2016” by the African Development Bank (AfDB), in conjunction with OECD…
AfDB to Unveil Strategies for Africa’s Transformation at 2016 Annual Meetings in Lusaka
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will unveil its new agenda for the economic transformation of Africa at…