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The Zambia–China Cooperation Zone at a Crossroads: What Now?
The Zambia–China Cooperation Zone (ZCCZ), comprising the Chambishi and Lusaka East subsections, was established to foster industrialization and trade between China and Zambia. While it has attracted significant Chinese investment, particularly in copper smelting, the project faces critical implementation hurdles. These include poor regional infrastructure, a lack of regulatory frameworks to ensure local business integration, and labor disputes stemming from divergent work cultures. The report recommends greater transparency, a more flexible approach from Chinese investors, and a cohesive Zambian industrial policy to move the zone beyond resource extraction and low-skilled employment.
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Document type: Policy brief