Pension Management Workshop for Human Resource And Principal Officers 5th - 7th March 2025, Lusaka Zambia

The Pension Management Workshop is designed for Human Resource and Principal Officers, focusing on the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage local pension schemes. With Zambia's pension sector evolving rapidly, this workshop will provide participants with critical insights into regulatory compliance, investment strategies, and risk management, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of this dynamic environment.

Zambia's pension sector serves approximately 1.5 million registered members across various public and private pension schemes. This sector plays a vital role in ensuring financial security for retirees but faces significant challenges, including regulatory compliance, investment performance, and governance issues.

A notable aspect of the demographic landscape is that a considerable portion of pension scheme members is aged between 30 and 50 years. This age distribution highlights a pressing need for effective retirement planning as these individuals approach retirement.

By participating in this workshop, attendees will gain valuable knowledge and skills to address these challenges effectively, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient pension sector in Zambia.

Key thematic areas

• Navigating Zambia's evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that pension schemes adhere to legal requirements and best practices.
• Optimizing returns while effectively managing risks to enhance the overall performance of pension schemes.
• Identifying and mitigating key risks, including market fluctuations and demographic shifts, to safeguard fund assets.
• Strengthening oversight and accountability to address governance challenges and improve decision-making processes in pension management.
• Developing targeted strategies to support effective retirement planning for members who are nearing retirement age.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for stakeholders in both public and private sector pension funds and insurance

companies, including:

• Board of Trustees
• Board of Directors
• Human Resource Managers
• Pension Scheme Administrators and Other Service Providers
• Auditors and Lawyers Involved in Pensions and Insurance
• Employee Benefits Consultants
• Principal Officers