First National Development Plan

Zambian economic plan

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The First National Development Plan (FNDP) was a Zambian economic plan implemented from 1966 to 1971. It followed the Transitional Development Plan and focused on significant investments in infrastructure and manufacturing. The FNDP was largely successful, unlike subsequent plans.1234

This plan was part of Zambia's broader post-independence strategy to diversify its economy, which was heavily reliant on copper mining. The government initially took a strong role in the economy, creating a centralized structure. However, economic challenges, including fluctuating copper prices and increased oil costs, led to a shift towards privatization and increased private investment in the 1990s.1234

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…planning—the Transitional Development Plan—preceding the First National Development Plan of 1966–71. This later plan, which provided for major investment in infrastructure and manufacturing, was largely implemented and generally successful (which was not true of subsequent plans).
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…planning—the Transitional Development Plan—preceding the First National Development Plan of 1966–71. This later plan, which provided for major investment in infrastructure and manufacturing, was largely implemented and generally successful (which was not true of subsequent plans).
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