According to Gazette Notice No. 123 of 2021, the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) is a grant-aided institution under the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. Established in 2012, it aims to promote a general understanding of social and economic issues through research and education. PMRC is registered under the Societies Act, Cap 119 of the Laws of Zambia. The institution’s role is to encourage and facilitate debate on social and economic policy issues critical to national development. To fulfil its mandate, it is guided by national development plans and international protocols, including the Sustainable Development Goals. PMRC’s research focuses on four thematic areas: Economic Development, Governance, Natural Resources and Environment, and Social Development and Livelihoods. Since its inception, PMRC has delivered high-quality policy and research advice to its stakeholders by conducting timely and rigorous policy research and analysis.

Contact details

Website:
https://pmrczambia.com/

Address:
Ministry of National Development Planning Complex, corner of Nationalist and John Mbita roads, opposite Ridgeway Campus gate, Lusaka

Country:
Zambia

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Organisation details

Business model
Other
Year founded
2012
Institutional affiliations
Government
Founded by
Founders: WINTER KABIMBA, MAGRET MWANAKATWE, HUGH CARATHUS
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): SIDNEY MWAMBA
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): SIDNEY MWAMBA
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): SIDNEY MWAMBA
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
14
Zambia average
18
Global average
87
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
15
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
13
% Female staff
2025
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
62%
Zambia average
34%
Global average
50%
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
47%
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
54%
Age (years)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
14
Zambia average
20
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
66%
Zambia average
41%
Global average
47%
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
60%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
6
Zambia average
5
Global average
57
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
12
2022
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
6
Financials
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
$648,035
Zambia average
$648,035
Global average
$16,583,196

Social

Facebook
Likes (2022)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
85,936
Zambia average
57,652
Global average
32,411
Likes (2021)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
88,486
Likes (2019)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
87,572
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
1,508
Zambia average
2,229
Global average
19,804
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
1,499
Followers (2022)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
1,229
Subscribers (2025)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
488
Zambia average
208
Global average
7,398
Subscribers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
431
Subscribers (2023)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
367
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
771
Zambia average
510
Global average
18,474
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
773
Followers (2025)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
500
Zambia average
2,812
Global average
15,826
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
500
Followers (2019)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
228

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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