Zambia is not expected to face any external threats over the forecast period. Donors will continue to provide budget support, but further suspensions of aid could take place if additional evidence of corruption and mismanagement emerges. The government will remain resentful about what it sees as donors impinging on its sovereignty, but will make some effort to address their concerns in order to maintain its access to aid. Chinese loans and investment by Chinese companies will continue to rise steadily, although Western donors will remain the largest source of aid.