Lusaka May 2009 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report
Abstract
This survey was conducted on 31st May 2009 by the Social Conditions Programme of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection. Average prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from retail outlets at Northmead, Shoprite (Kafue Road), and City Market, Chawama, Chainda, Kabwata, Matero and schools, clinics/hospitals around Lusaka. The Mayl Basic Needs Basket is approximately US$431 based upon an average middle exchange rate of 5195 Kwacha per US$ at the end of May.