NAMUBEBO MWANGANA AKOMBAETWA
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic economist with a proven track record at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, driving inclusive development and enhancing industrial competitiveness. Skilled in policy development and stakeholder engagement, I successfully co-developed Zambia’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Strategy and facilitated investment through strategic partnerships, boosting market access and supporting sustainable growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Economist - Industrial Development Programs
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2021 - Current
- Represented Zambia at the COMESA Regional Leather Value Chain Strategy Launch to strengthen regional collaboration in the leather sector
- Coordinated the Ministry’s participation at the launch of a state-of-the-art seed processing facility
- Facilitated the participation of SMEs in the All-Africa Leather Fair
- Organised B2B matchmaking meetings during the EU-Zambia Economic Forum to attract investment
- Co-developed Zambia’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Strategy, enhancing industrial competitiveness
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder workshops to review Zambia’s Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs) framework and incentives catalogue to promote investment
- Facilitated engagements between investors and Zambia Development Agency
Acting Senior Economist - Industrial Development Programs
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed programmes in collaboration with UNDP and cooperating partners to promote inclusive development, enhance production of standards compliant goods to boost trade
- Led a multi-stakeholder team in drafting the Empowerment Policy, for inclusive growth
- Facilitated Provincial Business Clinics to support MSMEs in accessing finance and markets
- Organised Provincial consultations on various policies and strategies
- Represented the Ministry at the Regional Leather Sector Consultative Forum
Economist - Industrial Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the formulation of Zambia’s National Industrial Policy, National Investment Promotion Strategy and Local Content Strategy
- Participated in monitoring conformity assessment bodies in various provinces leading to the development of the Accreditation Bill
- Conducted policy impact assessments, influencing revision of tax incentives for investors
Assistant Project Manager: Trade
Sunny-Money/Solar Aid
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed a trade team ensuring efficient product distribution across Zambia’s retail network
- Established corporate and NGO partnerships to expand market access, increasing sales by 10%
- Promoted sustainable energy solutions in over 20 schools in rural communities, supporting Zambia’s green energy transition
Education
M.A - Public Policy And Management
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne08-2024
Professional Diploma - Programme Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Mulungushi University
Zambia07-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies and Sociology
The University of Zambia
Zambia07-2008
Skills
- Policy Development
- Policy analysis
- Market linkages
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event Management
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Research and data collection
- Microsoft Office Suite
- International trade
- Investment strategy development
Training
- Quality infrastructure development in support of world trade
- Designing and managing IPAs to compete for FDI
- Programme on Standards, Regulations and WTO SPS and TBT measures
- Role of technology and innovation for African businesses in addressing the impact of covid19
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Economist - Industrial Development Programs
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2021 - Current
Acting Senior Economist - Industrial Development Programs
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2019 - 02.2021
Economist - Industrial Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Project Manager: Trade
Sunny-Money/Solar Aid
04.2014 - 01.2016
M.A - Public Policy And Management
The University of Melbourne
Professional Diploma - Programme Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Mulungushi University
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies and Sociology
The University of Zambia
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