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STAKEHOLDER VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IN ZAMBIA
Discussions focused on the policy, institutional and regulatory environment for adaptation and resilience; governance and coordination; sectoral interventions; climate finance and investment flows; the role of financial and private sector actors; and community level experiences and perspectives.
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ZIPAR and Zambia Army Sign MoU
On 23rd August 2024, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This MoU marks a significant milestone towards enhancing collaboration in policy analysis and research, dialogue and advocacy, and capacity building within Zambia.
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Unlocking Zambia’s Economic Future Through Digital Innovation
Zambia is making bold and strategic moves in its journey toward digital transformation. This commitment is evident through the development and implementation of key national frameworks, including the National Digital Transformation Strategy (2023–2027), the National ICT Policy (2023), the Cyber Security Act (2025), the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2024–2026), the Data Protection Act (2021), and the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy. Together, these policies highl
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STAKEHOLDER VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IN ZAMBIA
Discussions focused on the policy, institutional and regulatory environment for adaptation and resilience; governance and coordination; sectoral interventions; climate finance and investment flows; the role of financial and private sector actors; and community level experiences and perspectives.
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ZIPAR and Zambia Army Sign MoU
On 23rd August 2024, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This MoU marks a significant milestone towards enhancing collaboration in policy analysis and research, dialogue and advocacy, and capacity building within Zambia.
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Unlocking Zambia’s Economic Future Through Digital Innovation
Zambia is making bold and strategic moves in its journey toward digital transformation. This commitment is evident through the development and implementation of key national frameworks, including the National Digital Transformation Strategy (2023–2027), the National ICT Policy (2023), the Cyber Security Act (2025), the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2024–2026), the Data Protection Act (2021), and the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy. Together, these policies highl
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