PWYP Zambia was established in 2009 and has played a key role in EITI implementation, participating in the national multi-stakeholder group, analyzing EITI reports, working towards recommendations in the reports and helping draft Zambia’s EITI bill. Beyond that, the coalition has played keen role in influencing the legislative and policy framework governing extractives by making use of evidence based advocacy efforts.
The coalition supports communities affected by mining, helping them to negotiate the best possible deal from extraction. Its latest achievements, challenges and learning are outlined in its 2015-2017 Narrative Report.
PWYP Zambia has played a key role in EITI implementation, participating in the national multi-stakeholder group, analyzing EITI reports, working towards recommendations in EITI reports and helping draft Zambia’s EITI bill
Mining contributes approximately 12% to the country's GPD.
Zambia hosts Africa’s largest copper mine
In 2011, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into mining represented 86% of total FDI. Foreign investment has helped push production levels up. In 2012 alone more than US $4bn was invested in the mining sector.
Companies operating here include Barrick Gold, First Quantum Minerals and Glencore.
Mining constitutes of 62% of Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia.
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Key resources: copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, manganese, silver and cement.