The Rufunsa Local Economic Development Strategy is a key instrument designed to unlock the District’s economic potential. It provides a guided approach to economic development, with the primary aim of advancing development to levels considered a middle-income district, with reduced poverty. The goals are expressed through 3 strategic objectives, which include (1) improve local economic development, focusing on strengthening the local business environment through improved infrastructure such as market shelters, refuse collection points, water and sanitation facilities. It also promotes industrial development through the procurement of mining equipment for cooperatives, the rehabilitation of feeder roads, the establishment of a community radio station, and the identification and planning of land for industrial parks. In addition, the tourism sector is supported through the development of arts and infrastructure, including a district cultural centre; (2) reduce poverty and unemployment, aiming to improve livelihoods by empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups through activities such as fruit and vegetable processing and beekeeping. Agricultural productivity will be enhanced through irrigation development, rehabilitation of the Lukwipa weir, water mechanization, distribution of farming inputs to small-scale farmers, and construction of storage facilities and aquaculture parks. The goal also includes improving literacy from 52.5% to 70%; (3) diversifying the economic base of the municipality by specifically identifying new sources of revenue within 5 years, improving revenue collection efficiency and improving municipal service delivery.
Zambia · 2020-12-02