Investment, Trade and Business Development Act, No. 18 of 2022. Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Business/industry/corporations Fiscal and market measures Subsidy/incentive Internal trade International trade Monitoring Research Special fund Sustainable development Tax/levy Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date the Minister may appoint by statutory instrument. Abstract This Act comprising 51 Sections applies to investors investing in a sector or an industry or any region of the Republic and aims to (i) foster economic growth and development by promoting trade, business development and investment through an efficient, effective, and coordinated private sector led economic development strategy; (ii) promote economic diversification through the growth of exports; (iii) promote, facilitate, protect, and monitor domestic and foreign direct investment; (iv) promote investment through joint ventures and partnerships between local and foreign investors; (v) facilitate the development of industrial infrastructure and commercial services; (vi) promote research on matters related to industrial development and facilitate the protection of new industries. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.zm