Ground Hog Day or Edge of Tomorrow ― Thoughts on the New Economic Recovery Plan in Zambia
President Lungu (centre) at the Economic Recovery Plan. Picture Credit: Ministry of National Development Planning When discussing government performance, I am reminded of something a family member was told during a job performance review, "We are not here to discuss the good work you do, that is why we pay you. We are here to discuss what you do not do right, coz that is not what we pay you to do." I do not entirely agree with this sentiment but think it communicates an important basis for objective criticism of public services. Discussing government performance in Zambia can be trying, especially in the current politically polarised landscape. Objective criticism from within government and from stakeholders should always be welcome. The President of Zambia recently launched an Economic Recovery Plan (“The Plan”) and these are my initial thoughts on it. There are two movies that define the daily loop movie genre for me, the first is Ground Hog Day and the other Edge of Tomorr...