Mulenga Mushili Chisanga
Kudlow Advisory | Chief Executive Officer
March 2022-Present

Areas of Expertise: Economic Expert | ICTs, Energy Economic Regulation & Tax Policy Specialist.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contact: chisanga.kudlow@opportuneur.co.uk +260 977654181

Professional Summary Mulenga Mushili Chisanga is an accomplished Economic Expert with over 25 years of experience in tax policy formulation, economic regulation, impact studies, competition and market studies, and environmental-social economic management. His extensive career spans key roles in Zambia’s Ministry of Finance, ZESCO, Zambia Development Agency, and Zambia Information Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), where he played a significant role in shaping policies and regulatory frameworks. His expertise in tax policy analysis, economic research, and strategic advisory has established him as a leading figure in economic development and policy implementation.

Key Competencies

• Tax Policy & Economic Regulation –Proven expertise in tax policy formulation and impact assessment for government and regulatory agencies.
• Market & Competition Analysis – Skilled in conducting competition studies, tariff modeling, and regulatory impact assessments.
• Energy & ICT Sector Expertise –Extensive experience in tariff setting, power purchase agreements, and ICT sector regulation.
• Strategic Leadership & Governance –Ability to develop and implement corporate strategies, mentor teams, and drive policy reform.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation – Adept at liaising with government, industry players, and international partners to drive policy success.

Professional Experience
Independent Consultant
March 2022 – Present

• Provides consultancy services in trade and business facilitation, markets and competition research, and tariff setting for ICT and energy sectors.
• Specializes in power supply agreements, corporate strategy formulation, and environmental public consultations.

ZICTA (Zambia Information Communications Technology Authority) Acting Director General
May 2021 – September 2021

• Formulated and implemented the 2022-2023 Corporate Strategy.
• Advised the Government of Zambia on taxation and policy matters for the ICT and postal sectors.
• Led regulatory and stakeholder management initiatives, improving consumer protection and market competition.

Director – Economic Regulation
2018 – 2021

• Led the development of the 2021 Licensing Framework and conducted annual tax consultative meetings with industry stakeholders.
• Supervised a cost of service study, which resulted in reduced mobile tariffs and data costs.
• Conducted market dominance studies and implemented regulatory interventions.

Director – Markets, Competition & Licensing
2009 – 2018

• Developed policies on ICT licensing, tariff regulation, and competition monitoring.
• Advised government on taxation matters and lobbied for fiscal incentives to boost the ICT sector.
• Designed regulatory frameworks that enhanced market competition and consumer benefits.

Manager – Research & Competition
2007 – 2009

• Conducted market studies to determine licensing policies and appropriate tariff structures for ICT services.
• Engaged with industry stakeholders on regulatory issues, taxation, and policy advocacy.

ZESCO Limited
Principal Energy Economist / Chief Economist
2004 – 2007

• Led economic and tariff research for power projects, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Negotiated Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and engaged with stakeholders on energy policy.
• Senior/Principal Technical Internal Auditor | 2000 – 2004
• Conducted efficiency and compliance audits for major infrastructure projects, ensuring financial prudence.

Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)
Senior Projects Officer
1997 – 2000

• Led feasibility studies, investment advisory, and tax policy consultations for trade and commerce sectors.
• Ministry of Finance & National Planning (MoFNP) | 1995 – 1997
• Treasury Economist
• Designed and implemented tax policies, liaised with the IMF and World Bank, and advised on trade negotiations under WTO, SADC, and COMESA.

Education & Certifications

• Master of Economics of Development –International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands (1999)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Public Administration –University of Zambia (1994)
• Advanced Regulatory & Economic Training – Various international institutions, including Harvard Institute for International Development, WTO, ITU, and University of Cape Town.

Notable Training & Professional Development

• Public Finance & Macroeconomic Policy – Harvard Institute for International Development
• Network Utilities Reform & Regulation –University of Cape Town
• Telecommunications Management & Negotiation –ITU & ALFRALTI
• Hydropower Development & Planning –International Centre for Hydropower, Norway
• Advanced Tariff Setting & Subsidization –Institute for Public-Private Partnership, South Africa
• Corporate Governance & Board Training –Zambia Institute of Directors

Thought Leadership & Industry Contributions

• Played a key role in shaping Zambia’s taxation policies and ICT sector regulations.
• Led the drafting and implementation of several regulatory frameworks in the energy and ICT sectors.
• Regular contributor to government and international policy discussions on taxation, economic growth, and trade policy.