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Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission

The support to move forward

Your ambition.
Our shared opportunity.

Discover CEEC’s services for enterprise development, market access and broader citizen participation in Zambia’s economy.

How CEEC empowers you

Explore our empowerment services.

01

Value chain development

Develop local industries around district products and commodities.

Explore value chains
02

Special initiatives

Explore industrial yards, aquaculture and emerging enterprise opportunities.

Explore initiatives
03

Preferential procurement

Find certification information for citizen participation in public procurement.

Explore certification

01 / Value chain development

Build value from local potential.

CEEC helps citizens develop district industries around local products, including cassava, dairy, fish, honey and poultry.

Businesses are encouraged to align their proposals with the value chains supported in their districts. Application notices explain the relevant requirements and submission process.

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02 / Special initiatives

Support for emerging opportunities.

Special initiatives address opportunities beyond established value chains, including new partnerships, innovative ideas and activities that protect jobs.

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Industrial yards

CEEC’s industrial yards provide shared facilities such as workshops, storage and equipment, alongside utilities and site services for enterprise activity.

Aquaculture

Through the Aquaculture Seed Fund, CEEC supports businesses along the fish value chain with loans and business development services. Published projects include hatcheries and nurseries.

Read about these programmes

03 / Preferential procurement

Connect citizen enterprises to markets.

Preferential procurement certification supports participation by citizen influenced, citizen empowered and citizen owned companies in public procurement.

CEEC processes certification applications online through Empowerment Plus. Review the official certification page for company categories, supporting requirements and current fees.

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Read certification requirements

04 / Reservation schemes

Create room for citizen enterprise.

Reservation schemes focus on opening selected areas of commerce, trade and industry to targeted citizens and citizen companies.

CEEC’s published initiatives discuss poultry trading and domestic haulage. Its work includes stakeholder consultation and proposals for citizen participation.

Learn about reservation schemes

05 / Sector codes

Make empowerment part of business.

Sector codes set out industry commitments to citizen empowerment.

Areas covered include ownership, skills, employment, procurement, finance, enterprise development and social investment.

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A little guidance goes a long way

Your questions, answered.

Where do I apply for preferential procurement certification?

Use the Empowerment Plus platform to submit your application. The official certification page provides requirements and current fees.

How do I find available funding programmes?

Visit the official application notices for products, eligibility criteria, deadlines and submission instructions. Availability depends on the relevant programme and funding cycle.

Can someone help me prepare a business plan?

Start with the CEEC business plan template. You can also contact your provincial office for guidance on the application process.

Where can I contact CEEC in my province?

Our provincial contact directory lists telephone numbers for CEEC offices across Zambia.

Let’s take the next step, together.

Your potential.
A world of possibility.

Find the support, information and services
to move your ambitions forward.

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