Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga, has called on all well-meaning Zambians to actively participate in the country’s economic value chains to accelerate national development.
Mr Mulenga says Zambia is taking decisive steps to fast-track economic growth by reinforcing collaboration between the government and the private sector.
He has explained that this is why the government has established a Public-Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) alongside a dedicated Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU).
In a statement made available to the media by Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Principal Public Relations Officer, Everness Nankalah, the Minister said the two structures are aimed at ensuring that policies formulated by the government translate into tangible benefits for citizens and the business community.
Mr Chipoka further noted that key policies to support trade, investment and industrial development are already in place and stressed that the next phase requires active engagement from citizens, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to maximise the impact of initiatives.
“This is a call to action. The policies are in place, but success depends on all of us getting involved and together, we can make Zambia a land of hope and opportunity,” he said.
Mr Chipoka added that by fostering inclusive dialogue and strengthening accountability mechanisms, the government seeks to unlock new opportunities for economic expansion, job creation and enhanced regional competitiveness.
He said the initiative reflects a broader vision of building a resilient and inclusive economy where the government and citizens work collaboratively to achieve sustainable development.
Well just begin a new portfolio to deal with this and do away with the moribund ministry of information and broadcasting
Even his ministry must go, how can a minister ever pronounce price controls
Can each ministry humbly explain what it does so we can see whether our tax is being spent properly??