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1 Zambia s Economic Outlook F R A N C I S C H I P I M O D I R E C T O R E C O N O M I C S B A N K O F Z A M B I A Z A M B I A I N V E S T M E N T C O N F E R E N C E N O V E M B E R 4, L O N D O N
2 OUTLINE 1. Introduction 2. Recent Macroeconomic Developments 3. Monetary Policy and Inflation 4. Conclusion
3 Introduction BoZ objective under the Bank of Zambia Act, is to maintain price and financial system stability to support balanced macroeconomic development. Price stability we understand as low (single digit) and stable inflation BoZ is responsible for monetary policy, but we have to take into account developments in the real economy (economic growth); fiscal policy and the budget; and external sector developments. Focus of my presentation will really be on monetary policy
4 Recent Economic Developments: Economic Growth Zambia s has had a strong record of economic growth, outperforming SAA. This has also been reflected in rising per capita incomes. We are currently experiencing a slowdown in growth, projected at 4.6% in 2015 and 5% in 2016, largely reflecting both external and domestic shocks, but growth is expected to remain above the SSA forecast of 3.8% for Growth driven by both mining and non-mining sectors. In the non-mining sector, we have seen growth in manufacturing, transport and communication, construction, wholesale and retail trade and energy sectors (prior to the current challenges). Key challenges going forward include: Growth has been driven by Prior to 1991, economic activity was controlled and dominated by the Government through policies that were introduced between 1969 and 1972/3. Prior to this period the economy was private sector led.
5 Recent Economic Developments: Fiscal Policy We have seen an expansionary fiscal policy, with the budget deficit and capital expenditures rising. This has led to increased domestic and external financing, with the increases in outstanding Government Treasury bills and bonds The yield rates on Government securities have also risen. The Government has recognized the need for fiscal consolidation and in hid 2016 Budget address, the Hon. Minister of Finance has proposed a sharp reduction in the budget deficit to 3.8% of GDP from 6.9%
6 Recent Economic Developments: External Sector Developments We have seen an expansionary fiscal policy, with the budget deficit and capital expenditures rising. This has led to increased domestic and external financing, with the increases in outstanding Government Treasury bills and bonds The yield rates on Government securities have also risen. The Government has recognized the need for fiscal consolidation and in hid 2016 Budget address, the Hon. Minister of Finance has proposed a sharp reduction in the budget deficit to 3.8% of GDP from 6.9%
7 Monetary Policy and Inflation We have seen an expansionary fiscal policy, with the budget deficit and capital expenditures rising. This has led to increased domestic and external financing, with the increases in outstanding Government Treasury bills and bonds The yield rates on Government securities have also risen. The Government has recognized the need for fiscal consolidation and in hid 2016 Budget address, the Hon. Minister of Finance has proposed a sharp reduction in the budget deficit to 3.8% of GDP from 6.9%
8 Conclusion We have seen an expansionary fiscal policy, with the budget deficit and capital expenditures rising. This has led to increased domestic and external financing, with the increases in outstanding Government Treasury bills and bonds The yield rates on Government securities have also risen. The Government has recognized the need for fiscal consolidation and in hid 2016 Budget address, the Hon. Minister of Finance has proposed a sharp reduction in the budget deficit to 3.8% of GDP from 6.9%
9 Recent GDP Growth...Real growth (based on revised GDP) has been strong, Zambia has outperformed its peers. However, in 2015 growth is projected to fall by just under 1 percentage point and income inequality remains high Per capita income (current US $) (LHS) GDP Growth % (Zambia) (RHS)(2015, projected) GDP Growth % (SSA) (RHS) (2015, projected)
10 Fiscal Policy Expansionary fiscal policy with higher capital expenditures related to infrastructure development. However from 2013 increased deficit also accounted for by non-capex spending. 8.0% 7.0% 6.8% 6.9% 6.0% 5.0% 5.2% 5.2% 5.4% 4.0% 3.0% 2.9% 2.5% 2.6% 3.1% 3.2% 3.4% 2.6% 3.9% 3.7% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.3% Deficit (% of GDP) (2015, the government revised fiscal deficit projection) Non-financial assets (% of GDP)
11 31-Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug-15 Fiscal Policy Expansionary fiscal policy has led to higher domestic borrowing of both Treasury bills and bonds 14, , , , , , , T-bills outstanding (K' thousands) Govt Bonds Outstandings (K' thousands)
12 07-Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul Sep Nov Jan Mar May Jul-15 Fiscal Policy Treasury bill yield rates have trended upwards from 2013 as a consequence. 25 Composite T-Bills Yield Rate Composite T-Bills Yield Rate
13 Fiscal Policy Government bond yield rates have also trended upwards from Govt. Bonds weighted average yield rate (%)
14 Monetary Developments...monetary policy remains focused on maintaining single digit inflation, with a flexible exchange rate and building adequate international reserves Inflation (annual average %; 2015 average Jan-June)LHS Exchange rate K/US $ (Annual average; 2015 Jan - June 17) LHS Gross International Reserves (US $' million; 2015 figure end-june) (RHS) 0.0
15 Monetary Developments Households (personal loans) continue to account for the largest share of private sector credit, followed by agriculture, manufacturing and wholesale and retail trade. (annual % growth rates) Sector Agriculture, forestry, Fishing and hunting Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, water and energy Construction Wholesale and retail trade Restaurants and hotels Transport, storage and communications Financial services Community, social and personal services Real estate Credit/debit cards Other sectors o/w Personal Loans Other sectors Total
16 Monetary Developments downward trend in interest rates from 2009, but interest rates generally on the increase since Average Lending rate (%) (end-period; 2015 avg in month of June)
17 External Sector Developments...Current account and trade balance remain positive between 2009 and Current account has turned to a deficit from 2013, whilst the trade balance has narrowed Current account in US $ mn (RHS; 2015 projection) Balance on goods and services in US $' mn (LHS; 2015 projection) -1000
18 External Sector Developments FDI inflows remain strong and have been an important driver of growth. However, FDI flows have slowed since 2012 and are expected to drop further in FDI flows (US $ Mn; 2015 projection)
19 Percent (%) External Sector Developments...external sector performance has been strong in recent years, but recently deteriorated given global economic developments. Export and import growth has been negative from Export growth annual Import growth annual
20 External Sector Developments Some diversification has taken place with NTEs growing strongly through to From 2014 NTEs have dropped sharply NTE's (US $' millions; 2015 projection)
21 External Sector Developments...recent deterioration experience given global economic developments reflected in the worsening terms of trade from Terms of Trade (Copper price/oil price)
22 External Sector Development (Exchange Rate and Copper Prices) Copper Price (LHS) (Sept. up to ZMW/USD (Right Axis)(inverted)
23 Jan-09 Mar-09 May-09 Jul-09 Sep-09 Nov-09 Jan-10 Mar-10 May-10 Jul-10 Sep-10 Nov-10 Jan-11 Mar-11 May-11 Jul-11 Sep-11 Nov-11 Jan-12 Mar-12 May-12 Jul-12 Sep-12 Nov-12 Jan-13 Mar-13 May-13 Jul-13 Sep-13 Nov-13 Jan-14 Mar-14 May-14 Jul-14 Sep-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Mar-15 May-15 Jul-15 Sep-15 Demand and Supply in the Foreign Exchange Market...Forex supply from the mining sector has fallen sharply Net Mining Supply (US $ '000) (sep up to 25) Net Mining Supply (% of Total Supply) (Sept. up to 25) (RHS) 60.0% % % % % % 0 0.0%
24 DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ZMW/USD EXCHANGE RATE the ZMW has exhibited a faster year on year depreciation against USD Since May with a rapid acceleration in August ZMW/USD ZMW/USD (y-o-y % depreciation (RHS))
25 USD DEMAND BY ALL SECTORS FROM COMMERCIAL BANKS IN 2015 Foreign financials are the highest demanders of USD from the Commercial banks 1,200,000, ,000,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000,
26 USD SUPPLY BY THE REAL SECTOR TO COMMERCIAL BANKS IN 2015 The mining sector is the highest supplier of USD to the commercial banks 1,800,000, ,600,000, ,400,000, ,200,000, ,000,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000,
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