The construction sector in Zambia

Innocent Musonda; Sambo Zulu; Franco Muleya

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192864222.013.29

The construction sector in Zambia

Innocent Musonda, Sambo Zulu, Franco Muleya

Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment

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Abstract

The construction industry in Zambia is an important sector of the economy. From 2000, the industry's contribution to GDP has been consistently higher than 10%. The sector contributes almost 4% of the total labour force, making it one of the largest employers. Between 2000 and 2010, the Zambian construction industry's production output increased and saw sustainable growth. Notwithstanding the impressive growth, the industry has not seen an increase in productivity of labour and influx of skills which are critical measures of structural transformation. This chapter evaluates factors that impact the construction sector. The chapter will discuss the construction industry structure, policies, role players, and means of production. In addition, the chapter presents challenges and opportunities of the sector for economic growth and structural transformation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of the Zambian Economy
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	556-584
Number of pages	29
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191954788
ISBN (Print)	9780192864222
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192864222.013.29
Publication status	Published - 19 Sept 2024

Keywords

Construction industry
Construction services
Infrastructure projects
Transport infrastructure
Zambia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
General Business,Management and Accounting

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