Prospero is an independent not-for-profit organization implementing the second phase of the UKaid-funded Private Enterprise Programme Zambia (PEPZ II). The programme is designed to incentivise investment in innovation that changes the way that market systems work to create new growth opportunities for MSMEs. PEPZ II is focused on the following high-growth potential sectors: Food and Agriculture: To increase the competitiveness and value of Zambian food products in end consumer markets. Manufacturing and Mining Services: To increase the sustainable and inclusive economic impact of mining in Zambia. Tourism and Biotrade: To increase value creation and inclusive economic benefit from Zambia’s non-extractive natural assets. Investment Services: To increase MSME access to appropriate financial services by strengthening the Zambian finance and investment ecosystem Business Services: To increase MSME access to appropriate non-financial business services to stimulate innovation, market access and growth.
