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IMF Office in Zambia

This web page provides information on the activities of the Office, views of the IMF staff, and the relations between Zambia and the IMF. Additional information can be found on Zambia and IMF country page, including official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with Zambia.

Zambia and the IMF Country Page

At a Glance

Current IMF membership: 191 countries
Zambia joined the Fund on September 23, 1965; Article VIII
Total Quotas: 978.2 million (As of April 30, 2016)
Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 1339.68 million
Article IV/ Country Report: July 13, 2023

Office Activitiesnews

CSO Engagement with Mission Chief and Resident Representative
The IMF Zambia team, led by Mission Chief Mr. Edward R. Gemayel, held a productive exchange with Zambian civil society organizations and think tanks. Discussions covered governance reforms, the current fiscal and macroeconomic environment, and reform priorities for the successor program. Engagement with civil society remains an important part of Zambia’s reform dialogue, and the team welcomed the constructive exchange of views.
March 4, 2026
UNZA Public Lecture
IMF Mission Chief Edward Gemayel and IMF Resident Representative in Zambia Eric Lautier delivered a public lecture at the University of Zambia. The lecture focused on the achievements under the recent ECF-supported program and the challenges that remain going forward and included an engaging discussion with students and faculty on Zambia’s economic outlook.
March 3, 2026
SSA Regional Economic Outlook launch in Lusaka
The IMF Resident Representative for Zambia Eric Lautier presented the October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, which examines recent economic developments and prospects across the region. Representatives from the Bank of Zambia, academia, development partners, civil society organizations, and the research community participated in discussions about growth drivers, commodity price volatility, resource mobilization, and the sovereign-bank nexus (connections between government finances and banking systems).
November 20, 2025
IMF Zambia team, led by the Mission Chief, Ms. Mercedes Vera Martin: Engagements with the civil society and think tanks
The IMF Zambia team, led by the Mission Chief, Ms. Mercedes Vera Martin, had a productive exchange today with Zambian civil society organizations and think tanks following the conclusion of the recent visit to Lusaka. Insightful discussions focused on how reforms can foster inclusive growth, resilience, and stronger social outcomes for all.
November 4, 2025
Financial Insight Zambia Interview with IMF Resident Representative, Mr. Lautier.
The IMF Resident Representative to Zambia, Mr. Eric Lautier, appeared on Financial Insight Zambia, a leading economic and business analysis programme in Zambia, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and the country’s reform progress under the ECF-supported programme. The interview highlighted key policy measures undertaken by the authorities, the outlook for growth and inflation, and the IMF’s ongoing support to Zambia’s economic transformation agenda.
September 8, 2025
ZNBC Sunday Interview with IMF Resident Representative for Zambia Eric Lautier
The IMF Zambia Resident Representative, Mr. Eric Lautier, featured on the state broadcasting channel, ZNBC Sunday Interview, discussing Zambia’s economic reforms, progress under the ECF programme, and key policy priorities for sustaining stability and inclusive growth. The conversation highlighted fiscal consolidation efforts, mining sector developments, and ongoing collaborations with national institutions.
September 7, 2025

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Regional Economic Outlook

April 16, 2026

The Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa reviews economic developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The latest report will be published on April 16, 2026.
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Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF

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Departmental Papers on Africa

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