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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has begun reviewing Zambia’s National Productivity Policy to align it with emerging labour market trends and boost economic growth.
According to Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Mwaka Ndawa, the policy review aims to address gaps related to productivity awareness, support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and community engagement.
The assessment also seeks to address challenges linked to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of productivity frameworks, as well as the impact of climate change and digital transformation.
Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary, Zechariah Luhanga, urged stakeholders to develop an inclusive and effective policy that tackles declining productivity growth.
“There is a need to establish a legal framework that promotes and measures productivity in the country,” Luhanga stated.
He also emphasized the need for an efficient and cost-effective drafting process, in line with President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive of “doing more with less.”
Luhanga stated that the revised policy would be ready by the end of the second quarter of this year, setting a standard for future policy work.
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