Value chain development
Develop local industries around district products and commodities.
Explore value chainsThe support to move forward
Discover CEEC’s services for enterprise development, market access and broader citizen participation in Zambia’s economy.
How CEEC empowers you
Develop local industries around district products and commodities.
Explore value chainsExplore industrial yards, aquaculture and emerging enterprise opportunities.
Explore initiativesFind certification information for citizen participation in public procurement.
Explore certificationLearn about opportunities reserved for citizen enterprises.
Explore reservation schemesExplore industry commitments to citizen economic empowerment.
Explore sector codes01 / Value chain development
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.
Explore value chain development02 / Special initiatives
Special initiatives address opportunities beyond established value chains, including new partnerships, innovative ideas and activities that protect jobs.
Explore special initiativesCEEC’s industrial yards provide shared facilities such as workshops, storage and equipment, alongside utilities and site services for enterprise activity.
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 programmes03 / Preferential procurement
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.
Access Empowerment Plus04 / Reservation schemes
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 schemes05 / Sector codes
Sector codes set out industry commitments to citizen empowerment.
Areas covered include ownership, skills, employment, procurement, finance, enterprise development and social investment.
Explore sector codesA little guidance goes a long way
Use the Empowerment Plus platform to submit your application. The official certification page provides requirements and current fees.
Visit the official application notices for products, eligibility criteria, deadlines and submission instructions. Availability depends on the relevant programme and funding cycle.
Start with the CEEC business plan template. You can also contact your provincial office for guidance on the application process.
Our provincial contact directory lists telephone numbers for CEEC offices across Zambia.
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