Policy Monitoring and Research Center

PMRC
Lusaka, Zambia

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

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
Institutional affiliations
Government
Year founded
2012
Age (years)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 13
Zambia average
 19
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: WINTER KABIMBA, MAGRET MWANAKATWE, HUGH CARATHUS
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): SIDNEY MWAMBA
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): SIDNEY MWAMBA
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 15
Zambia average
 16
Global average
 78
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 13
2021
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 13
% Female staff
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 47%
Zambia average
 47%
Global average
 58%
2023
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 54%
2021
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 62%
% Female researchers
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 60%
Zambia average
 52%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 12
Zambia average
 28
Global average
 42
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
 $16,817,273

Social

Likes (2022)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 85,936
Zambia average
 58,257
Global average
 32,396
Likes (2021)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 88,486
Likes (2019)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 87,572
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 1,499
Zambia average
 1,704
Global average
 21,231
Followers (2022)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 1,229
Followers (2021)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 1,081
Subscribers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 431
Zambia average
 157
Global average
 7,746
Subscribers (2023)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 367
Subscribers (2022)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 308
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 773
Zambia average
 515
Global average
 12,360
Followers (2024)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 500
Zambia average
 551
Global average
 14,600
Followers (2019)
Policy Monitoring and Research Center
 228

Data notes

Last updated: 20/12/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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