This paper provides the key findings and policy recommendations of a SAM multiplier analysis of Zambia's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The analysis focuses on the macroeconomic impacts of IRP's proposed sector investments. The paper highlights the importance of aligning energy investments with broader structural and social policies to ensure that the gains from energy sector expansion translate into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth.
Tembo et al. (Mon,) studied this question.