About the Public Private Dialogue Forum

The Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) was launched 27 April 2022 by the President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka, Zambia. The forum provides a structured, participatory and inclusive platform for public- private sector engagement on policy matters with a focus on leveraging partnerships and synergies to accelerate socio-economic development in Zambia.

The PPDF aims to harness trade and investment opportunities for Zambia's private sector on the local, regional, continental and international markets, while promoting value chains and addition for various commodities and products to create jobs and wealth for Zambians.Through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 18 July, 2022, the Government of Zambia and International Finance Corporation, agreed to work together and strengthen the work of the PPDF to foster development through dialogue between the public and private sector. The IFC has committed US$500,000 dollars over a period of eighteen months, while the Government of Zambia will match this support in the form of secretariat offices and daily operational tools.