Introduction to the Economic Issues of Copper

The Copper Tour aims to see the contribution that copper has made to the economy of Zambia. It looks at its central role in the economic history and the current economic situation of the country and raises a number of issues for consideration. These include:

Destination 1: Kitwe

• The Importance of Copper to the Economy
• Over-dependence on Copper
• Industrialisation of Zambia
• Privatisation of State Owned Enterprises
• A Case Study of a Multinational Corporation : The Anglo American Corporation

Destination 2: Chingola

• Specialisation and Division of Labour in the Production of Copper
• Unemployment and Underemployment
• The Environmental Impact of the Production of Copper

Destination 3: Mufulira

• Urbanisation
• Life in Shanty Towns
• Upgrading Shanty Towns
• The Informal Sector
• The Causes and Impact of Population Growth
• The Impact of Inflation on Zambia