The Championing Free Markets Program by Impact Center for Policy Research empowers Zambian entrepreneurs and SMEs by teaching free market principles to drive growth and competitiveness. Through workshops, mentorship, and networking with business leaders and policymakers, participants gain practical tools to enhance their operations and advocate for economic freedom. The program encourages real-world application of free market strategies and fosters collaboration, aiming to create a community of leaders who will drive economic prosperity and sustainable development across Zambia.
We believe that economic freedom is the cornerstone of innovation, prosperity, and development. Through our new Championing Free Markets Program, we are set to empower Zambia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs by equipping them with a firm understanding of free market economics—knowledge they can leverage to transform their businesses and the national economy.
Why Free Markets?
The concept of a free market isn’t just an abstract economic theory—it’s a practical pathway to creating opportunities. In a free market system, competition thrives, innovation is rewarded, and businesses grow in response to consumer needs. As Adam Smith noted, “The wealth of nations is not the effect of the personal virtue of the people but the result of their self-interest in their respective trades.” This highlights how individuals pursuing their own interests can collectively drive economic prosperity.
At its core, this program seeks to demystify these ideas and show how Zambia’s entrepreneurs can apply them to their daily operations, turning challenges into opportunities.
“Africa is not poor; it is poorly managed.” – George Ayittey