Lusaka May 2008 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report
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Date
2008-05-30Author
Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection
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Abstract
This survey was conducted on 29th and 30th May 2008 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), City Market, Chawama, Chainda, Kabwata, Matero and schools, clinics/hospitals around Lusaka. The May Basic Needs Basket is approximately US$570 based upon an average middle exchange rate of 3390 Kwacha per US$ at the end of May.