“In recent years, Zambia has been faced with the increased need to plug huge infrastructural gaps. However,
the slowing down of bilateral and multilateral financing due to austerity measures in developed economies
has made the country diversify its budget and project financing options by issuing Eurobonds. Eurobonds are commercial borrowings by governments in currencies other than their own – in Zambia’s case, the borrowing is denominated in US dollars. Eurobonds bring with them opportunities for economic development, but there are risks. This report
assesses the current legal and institutional frameworks governing borrowing from international capital markets in Zambia, including the role of credit rating agencies. It also examines the benefits, costs and risks associated
with the issuance of sovereign bonds, including the cost and risk of sovereign defaults. It also proposes the mitigation of these costs and risks.”
