Zambia

Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW)

Timezone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

Zambia is a Southern Africa country sharing its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Angola, and Namibia. The country’s population is approximately 18 million people comprising over 72 ethnic groups, including Bemba,Tonga, Chewa, Lozi, and Nsenga. The major languages spoken by the people include English, Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Kaonde. The country has a tropical climate, and the terrain consists of plateaus, hills, and mountains. The Kafue National Park, which is home to various wildlife species, is one of the country’s major tourist attractions.

Zambia is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa, and it accounts for 60% of the country’s exports. Other sources of foreign exchange include Copper, Cobalt, Tobacco, Flowers, and Cotton. Politically, the country operates a presidential republic system of government which is administratively divided into 10 provinces including Lusaka —the capital. The major challenges facing the country include extreme poverty, high unemployment levels, and high debt burden, which is currently over 60 percent of GDP.

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The Environmental Management Act, 2011

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Zambia

An Act to continue the existence of the Environmental Council and re-name it as the Zambia Environmental Management Agency. It provides for integrated environment and the protection and conservation of the environment and the sustainable...

Zambia • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Urban and Regional Act, 2011

Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development, Zambia

An Act to establish the Zambia Institute of Planners and provide for its functions; provide for the registration of planners and planning firms and regulate their professional conduct; and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2011 • Infrastructure and Construction

The Appropriation Act 2011

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of the amount required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending on the 31st December 2012 (not exceeding in...

Zambia • 2011 • Finance

National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan 2011-2015

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

The vision of the National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan is to achieve optimum nutritional status of the Zambian population. It comprises 11 strategic directions (SDs) that are sub-divided into a set of eight operational...

Zambia • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Power Systems Development Master Plan

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

The Power System Development Master Plan (PSDMP) has a principal objective to provide a blueprint for Power System Development in the country up to the year 2030. The plan highlights the least cost expansion options...

Zambia • 2011 • Energy

2011-2013 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2011 Budget

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This document is divided into seven chapters. The first chapter introduces the macroeconomic performance and outlook. Chapter two discusses the macroeconomic framework for 2011-2013. Chapter three outlines the fiscal strategy and forecast. Chapter four details...

Zambia • 2011 • Finance

Zambia National Guidelines for HIV Counselling & Testing of Children

Ministry of Health, Zambia

This document has been designed to serve as a reference for all service providers to enhance HIV counselling and testing services for children below 16 years. The guidelines also provide information to counsellors on their...

Zambia • 2011 • Health

2011-2013 National Multisectoral AIDS Programme Workplan

Ministry of Health, Zambia

The purpose of the NOP is to provide a simplified guide for the implementation of the National HIV & AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF) 2011-2013. It enables stakeholders to identify and utilize their comparative advantage to...

Zambia • 2011 • Health

National HIV & AIDS Communication And Advocacy Strategy (2011-2015)

Ministry of Health, Zambia

This policy provides a broad framework within which communication and advocacy should serve as strategic inputs into the implementation of the NASF. Its implementation is also harmonious with the NASF, which runs for the period...

Zambia • 2011 • Health

National AIDS Strategic Framework 2011-2015

Ministry of Health, Zambia

The purpose of the National Strategic Framework for HIV and AIDS is to provide an overall strategy for the planning, coordination and implementation of the multisectoral national response based on available evidence and emerging social...

Zambia • 2011 • Health

Sixth National Development Plan 2011-2015

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This plan seeks to attain the following objectives: accelerate infrastructure development, economic growth and diversification; promote rural investment and accelerate poverty reduction and enhance human development. Pursuant to these objectives, the Plan focuses on policies,...

Zambia • 2011 • Economy