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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Supplementary Appropriation Act 2017

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise supplementary expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending 31st December 2017, not exceeding in the aggregate...

Zambia • 2017 • Finance

Appropriation Act 2017

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending 31st December 2018, not exceeding in the aggregate seventy-one...

Zambia • 2017 • Finance

The Agricultural Institute of Zambia Act 2017

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to establish the Agricultural Institute of Zambia; provide for the registration of agricultural professionals and regulate their professional conduct in the interest of the agricultural sector, and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2017 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Refugees Act 217

Ministrry of Human Rights, Zambia

This Act establishes the office of the Commissioner for Refugees and provides for its functions, the recognition, protection and control of refugees and provide for the rights and responsibilities of refugees

Zambia • 2017 • Gender and Human Rights

Zambia Nutrition Advocacy Plan 2017-2019

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

Through the office of the president and vice president, this plan aims to achieve an increased prioritisation of nutrition and recognition of its influence on food security, poverty reduction, and economic development, resulting in increased...

Zambia • 2017 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Compulsory Standards Act 2017

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and provide for its powers and functions; provide for the administration and maintenance of compulsory standards for the purpose of public safety...

Zambia • 2017 • Health

Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Strategy

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

This strategy aims to increase the national generation output through private sector investments in renewable energy technologies that are able to contribute to increased grid capacity through the development of small and medium scale projects...

Zambia • 2017 • Energy

National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2017-2022

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

The overall goal of the financial inclusion strategy in Zambia is to achieve universal access to and usage of a broad range of quality and affordable financial services that meet the needs of individuals and...

Zambia • 2017 • Finance

National Financial Sector Development Policy 2017

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

Zambia’s vision is to have a robust and world class financial sector that supports the country’s development aspirations. Therefore, this policy will provide a holistic framework for the development of the financial sector.

Zambia • 2017 • Finance

The Political Parties Bill, 2017

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for the registration and regulation of political parties, the establishment of the Political Parties Board, the establishment and management of a Political Parties Fund; the sources of funds for political parties;...

Zambia • 2017 • Democracy and Governance

Zambia National Health Strategic Plan 2017-2021

Ministry of Health, Zambia

The National Health Strategic Plan 2017-2021 has a transformative agenda that focuses on building robust and resilient health systems. The plan focuses on delivering quality health services across the continuum of care which includes promotive,...

Zambia • 2017 • Health

Zambia Health National Adaptation Plan

Ministry of Health, Zambia

This document, which is the health national adaptation plan (HNAP) for Zambia, presents the results of a national consultative process to identify climate risks and adaptation measures relevant to the health sector and also sets...

Zambia • 2017 • Health

Health Professions' Specialty Training Guidelines for Zambia

Ministry of Health, Zambia

This first edition of the Specialty Training Programme (STP) Guidelines for Zambia sets out the procedures, terms and conditions, and key responsibilities of Ministry of Health, the Health Professions Council of Zambia, and the specialty...

Zambia • 2017 • Health

National HIV & AIDS Strategic Framework 2017-2021

Ministry of Health, Zambia

The National AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF) 2017 – 2021 is designed to provide adequate space and opportunities for communities, civil society, private sector, development partners (bilateral and multilateral agencies) and Government institutions to actively participate...

Zambia • 2017 • Health