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Originally established in the 1960s as the Lusaka Economics Club, the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) is a non-partisan body whose membership includes experts in the areas of economics, business administration and allied fields. In 1985, the Association was registered as a Non Governmental Organisation (under the Societies Act, Cap. 105) and has since continued to serve as a forum for the articulation of economic and other developmental issues.

According to its Constitution, the Association aims to promote the socio-economic development of Zambia and the world at large by undertaking research, training, education, publication and consultancy in the field of economics and related disciplines. Specifically, the Association’s Constitution provides for the following functions:

a) To promote and sustain research interest in the discipline of economics, business administration, applied statistics and other related disciplines;
b) To promote high standards of professional conduct in these disciplines;
c) To provide a forum for regular professional discussion on theoretical and practical issues relating to these disciplines through conferences, workshops and seminars;
d) To publish and disseminate economic and other related literature;
e) To participate in the development of sound national, regional and international economic and other related policies;
f) To contribute to the socio-economic development of Zambia and the world at large through (i) the establishment of active and strong networks among similar professional associations and individuals; (ii) regular exchange of experiences, ideas and research results in order to promote coordinated solutions of national, regional and international problems; and, (iii) convening of regular conferences and seminars on emerging issues and challenges.
g) To undertake consultancy work to ensure the financial sustainability of the Association;
h) To invest in viable business ventures as well as undertake fund-raising activities from local and international sources;
i) To initiate and arrange training programmes in techniques of economic policy formulation, economic diplomacy, development of business plans, environmental auditing and impact assessment as and when demand for these services arises; and
j) To do all such acts as are necessary to foster socio-economic development in Zambia and the world at large.

In the light of the above functions, the Association runs a number of programmes. First, there are the EAZ Monthly meetings where experts are invited to address members on different pertinent topics. Secondly, the Association has in the past commissioned specialist research teams to undertake studies in the various aspects of interest to the Association. Thirdly, local and international workshops have also been organised by EAZ. Lastly, the Association also engages in networking in order to establish links with relevant organisations that are involved in similar activities. The Association’s Constitution further allows it to establish Chapters in areas outside Lusaka where there are more than ten ordinary members that are willing to form these.

The Association has a Secretariat that is headed by an Executive Director who is appointed by the National Executive Committee. He implements the decisions of the Annual General Meeting and the National Executive Committee and prepares and manages the Association’s annual programme of work and its budget. The revenues of the Association are derived from membership fees, annual subscriptions, research, publications and consultancy work as well as endowments from donations and other fund-raising activities.

Mission Statement

The Association’s mission as set out in the Strategic Plan 2012 -2014

“To contribute to economic and social development through the promotion and advocacy of sound economic policies.”

Objectives

The Association has elaborated four main strategic objectives for the period 2012-2014:
1.  To promote economic literacy and understanding of economic issues in the Country;
2. To promote evidence based debates on economic development issues
3.To lobby and advocate for better economic policies and efficient utilisation of public resources;
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