Institutional Insights
- Vision & Mission
- In order to achieve its Vision, ZIPAR has committed itself to pursuing the following Mission as its fundamental purpose for its continued existence. ZIPAR will strive to respond to the changing environment and needs of stakeholders in the provision of analysis and research services that influence public policy. In doing so, the Institute will set itself to become an internationally recognized Think Tank.
- Vision Statement
- A dynamic Think Tank of international repute influencing public policy.
- Mission Statement
- To champion quality public policy by conducting credible analysis and research for sustainable development.
Functions & Objectives
Specific functions of ZIPAR:
- Policy analysis and research;
- Policy dialogue and advocacy; and
- Policy capacity building and training
Strategic Objectives:
- Promote evidence-based policies;
- Improve service delivery;
- Enhance internal business processes;
- Enhance Human Capital;
- Improve institutional capacity;
- Improve financial sustainability
Management
ZIPAR is headed by an Executive Director supported by a Senior Research Fellow and Eight (8) Unit Heads, - i.e., Six (6) Research Fellow – 1’s, a Knowledge Manager, and a Finance and Administration Manager who together form Management. The Management superintend over the day-to-day operations of the Institute and execution of the mandate.
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Executive Director - Dr P. Nakamba-Kabaso |
Snr Research Fellow - Mr. C. Cheelo |
Research Fellow I - Mr. S. Nalishebo |
Research Fellow I - Mr. F. Mwenge |
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Research Fellow I - Dr. B. Tembo |
Research Fellow I - Mr Z. Chikuba |
Knowledge Manager - Mrs. E. Mapulanga-Illunga |
Finance & Administration Manager |
Governance
ZIPAR is governed by a Steering Committee composed of 10 members of high credence, representing Government, private sector, civil society academia and professional bodies. The Steering Committee provides strategic direction and oversees the operations of ZIPAR. The Steering Committee has three Sub-Committees as follows:
- The Audit and Risk Sub-Committee – oversees and provides advice on matters relating to internal and external audit and risk management and as appropriate make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
- The Finance and Administration Sub-Committee – oversees and provides advice on all financial, human resources and administrative matters and as appropriate make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
- The Technical Sub-Committee – oversees and provides advice on matters pertaining to policy analysis and research, capacity building as well as advocacy and knowledge sharing and as appropriate, make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
