Emmanuel Zulu

Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), Consultant, Budget Analysis Training, and Report Writing, 2024.

• Designed and delivered comprehensive training sessions on budget analysis for non-profit organizations, enhancing participants' capacity to critically assess government budgets and advocate for resource allocation that addresses poverty alleviation.
• Developed detailed training materials and guides that simplified complex budgetary concepts, empowering participants with the skills needed to write effective analytical reports.

Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD), Consultant, Budget Analysis, and Position Paper Formulation on Public Finance and Debt, 2022/2024.

• Conducted in-depth analyses of national and sector budgets, identifying trends and implications for public finance and economic policy.
• Assist in formulation of position papers on the impact of fiscal policies, public debt sustainability, providing strategic recommendations to policymakers.
• Participate in discussions with key stakeholders, including government officials and civil society leaders, to promote understanding and dialogue around public finance issues.

Parliamentary Budget Office, Consultant, 2024-2025 Sector Budget Analysis and Presentation, 2024.

• Led the analysis of sector-specific budgets, evaluating resource allocation effectiveness and alignment with national development goals.
• Prepared comprehensive presentations for parliamentary committees, highlighting key findings and recommendations to inform budget discussions and decision-making processes.

Action Aid, Consultant, Budget Analysis, and Public Finance Media Sensitizations, 2024.

• Resource for implementation of media sensitization campaigns focused on public finance and budget analysis, aiming to raise public awareness and understanding of government financial processes.
• Engagement with lawmakers to communicate complex budgetary issues and advocate for a prudent oversight role on debt contraction.
• Resource for engaging with journalists and media outlets to ensure accurate reporting on budget matters, enhancing transparency and civic engagement in public finance discussions.

NGOCC (Non-Governmental Organizations' Coordinating Council), Consultant, Media Engagements on Budget Participation and Process, 2023/2024.

• Engage media representatives in discussions on budget participation, encouraging responsible reporting and analysis of public budget processes.
• Equip citizens with the skills to critically assess budget documents and cover budgetary issues accurately.
• Collaborated with civil society organizations to promote advocacy strategies that enhance public involvement in budget formulation, debt management, and monitoring.

• Engage in capacity-building initiatives and workshops focused on sovereign debt management, equipping civil society organizations and students with the tools to advocate effectively for responsible borrowing practices
• Assist in the development of policy briefs and advocacy materials that addressed critical issues surrounding public debt and its impact on economic development, providing actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with various partners to enhance awareness and understanding of debt sustainability issues among civil society organizations, government officials, and the general public.

• Prepared regular sales performance reports for management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and action plans for improvement
• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, adjusting strategies as needed to meet regional sales targets
• Gathered and analyzed feedback from clients to identify areas for improvement in products and services
• Conducted training sessions for clients and internal teams on fintech products and services, ensuring users fully understood functionalities and benefits
• Acted as a consultant to clients, offering insights and recommendations on how to best utilize fintech solutions to optimize their operations
• Provided strategic insights and recommendations to CEO based on market conditions, competitor activities, and customer demands.

• Led investigations into anti-competitive practices, resulting in successful enforcement actions against violations of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act, No
• 24 of 2010
• Developed and implemented robust market, economic, and sector analyses that informed business strategy across industries, contributing to fair trade practices
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies (e.g., Bank of Zambia, Zambia Police) to ensure comprehensive investigations and resolution of consumer complaints, improving accountability in the marketplace
• Authored and published articles and reports on economic trends and consumer rights, enhancing public awareness of market dynamics and consumer protection standards
• Supervised a multidisciplinary team, providing mentorship and training to ensure high performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Formulated and executed annual project work plans and budgets, ensuring adherence to guidelines and timely completion of project milestones
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings and workshops to collect feedback, improving project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction
• Monitored project performance through regular updates and reports, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions promptly
• Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance project reach and impact in rural education finance.

• Conducted comprehensive market research to support the development of economic policies and enforcement strategies
• Formulated effective data collection tools and methodologies that improved the accuracy and reliability of research findings for policy formulation
• Collaborated with senior researchers to draft reports that informed national policies regarding competition and consumer protection.

• Assisted in data analysis for economic research projects, providing insights that contributed to strategic recommendations for policy enforcement
• Engaged in extensive legal research and evidence gathering, supporting senior economists in complex investigations.