PUBLIC-PRIVATE SYNERGY KEY TO ZAMBIA’S JOB CREATION, FOOD SECURITY AND EXPORT AMBITIONS

 


Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. Oliver Kalabo has reaffirmed that under the leadership of His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia has intentionally elevated its diplomatic and economic engagement with Brazil.

 

Speaking during a meeting with Zambian Diplomats in Brasilia on the sidelines of a high-level Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) study tour, Dr Kalabo noted that Brazil’s status as a global agricultural powerhouse offers a vital blueprint for Zambia’s own developmental aspirations.

 

"Brazil’s agriculture is highly mechanized and driven by world-class innovation. Zambia must tap into this expertise to transform our own sector, Dr. Kalabo stated.

 

He said “We are looking for strong economic linkages, increased business transactions, and direct investments that will ultimately create more jobs for the Zambian people especially our youths."

 

Dr. Kalabo further implored the Zambian Mission in Brasília to be proactive in following up on all areas of mutual interest, ensuring that the Agricultural Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2025 yields tangible benefits in agricultural research and technological transfer.

 

Echoing these sentiments, Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Management Division Ms. Lois Mulube highlighted the importance of the study tour in understanding the synergy between Brazil’s public and private sectors.

 

Ms. Mulube identified the livestock sector specifically beef production and large-scale crop agriculture as fundamental areas where Zambia stands to gain significant knowledge.

 

"This visit is crucial for understanding how Brazil has fostered an environment where the public and private sectors work in tandem to drive massive economic growth, Ms. Mulube said.

 

Ms Mulube indicated that Zambia’s participation in the visit underscores the commitment of the New Dawn Government to professionalise the public service and integrate innovative management models that facilitate private sector-led growth.

 

Dr. Kalabo and Permanent Secretary Mulube are part of a high-level delegationof Heads of Public Service of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) which is currently conducting a strategic study tour in Brazil to learn and adopt global best practices in public service management.

 

ESAMI is owned by 10 member governments which includeZambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Eswatini and Zimbabwe with a focus on improving the performance and effectivemanagement of public, private, and international organizations across Africa.

 

This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary-Press at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia-Brasilia Lloyd Kapusa.

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