Rwanda

Zambia

1

The structural transformation of the economy

The structural transformation of the economy

a

Next to services, agriculture accounted for the second-largest share of GDP at 24.07% in 2019.

Rwanda has developed a comprehensive agriculture development framework.

Additional policies and programs include Land registration law, the crop intensification program, and the promotion of farmer cooperatives.

Developed a strategic plan for the transformation of Agriculture in Rwanda.

Could learn from Rwanda in the following areas.

Ÿ Development of a tailored strategic plan for the transformation of Agriculture

Ÿ Increase agriculture export

2

Management of mineral resources

Management of mineral resources

a

Rwanda, like most mineral-exporting countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, exports minerals in semi-processed concentrate form.

Zambia should work towards value addition to the mining sector by investing in local value addition enterprises.

3

Economic systems

Economic systems

a

Despite the heavy reliance on subsistence farming, Rwanda adopted a mixed economic system, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation.

Like Rwanda, emphasis on maintaining a free market