Zambia ties climate resilience to private investment, aiming for upper-middle income status

Zambia plans to integrate climate resilience into its economy, focusing on rural life, cities, and industry. This means attracting private money for infrastructure like energy, transport, and water to boost mining, agriculture, and tourism.

This report outlines a new economic strategy for Zambia. It ties the country's long-term growth directly to its ability to withstand climate change, shifting from a focus on aid to private sector investment. This approach could redefine how development banks and international partners engage with countries facing climate risks, making private capital a central pillar of climate adaptation.