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ZIPAR strenthens Research and Artificial Intelligence Capacity at Zambia Army
As part of our mandate to build capacity and strengthen evidence-based policymaking through training, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) was privileged to facilitate an in-house capacity-building training for The Zambia Army Research and Development Department which took place from 22nd to 28th September 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
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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 UNICEF launch publications on Zambia’s Mid-Year Budget Performance and Investment in Children
On 25th August 2026, ZIPAR, in partnership with UNICEF Zambia, launched the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Analysis and Debt and Children Policy Brief, providing evidence and policy perspectives on Zambia’s fiscal position and the implications for investment in children. The launch highlighted the opportunity presented by Zambia’s ongoing fiscal recovery and debt restructuring, while underscoring the need to translate available fiscal space into improved public services and better outcomes for children.
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ZIPAR strenthens Research and Artificial Intelligence Capacity at Zambia Army
As part of our mandate to build capacity and strengthen evidence-based policymaking through training, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) was privileged to facilitate an in-house capacity-building training for The Zambia Army Research and Development Department which took place from 22nd to 28th September 2026 at the Army Headquarters.
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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.
Read articleNews Update
ZIPAR and UNICEF launch publications on Zambia’s Mid-Year Budget Performance and Investment in Children
On 25th August 2026, ZIPAR, in partnership with UNICEF Zambia, launched the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Analysis and Debt and Children Policy Brief, providing evidence and policy perspectives on Zambia’s fiscal position and the implications for investment in children. The launch highlighted the opportunity presented by Zambia’s ongoing fiscal recovery and debt restructuring, while underscoring the need to translate available fiscal space into improved public services and better outcomes for children.
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