Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research

ZAMREN AWARD

This award is presented to ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH in recognition of being the Most Reliable ZAMREN member institution in the category of Research and Anchor Institutions 2021

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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), …

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Choma District Scenarios 2025

Download all Working Papers Working Papers pdfChoma District Scenarios for 2025 Size: 30.61 MBHits: 378Date added: 15-05-2025Date modified: 23-05-2025 DownloadPreview pdfBalancing the sales of Trade Size: 16.95 MBHits: 489Date added: 17-04-2025Date modified: 17-04-2025 DownloadPreview pdfZambia Country Economic Transformation Outlook Size: 1.61 MBHits: 459Date added: 27-03-2025Date modified: 27-03-2025 DownloadPreview pdfAn Analysis of Local Authorities’ Debt and …

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Zambia at a Growth Crossroads: Urgent Reforms for Sustainable Economic Transformation

By Dr. Joseph Phiri and Margret Mbewe 13th May 2025 In the recent past, Zambia has demonstrated notable resilience against the odds. The IMF has reaffirmed this, indicating that the economy is likely to achieve its 2025 growth projection of 6.6%. Whilst facing a looming debt crisis, which was only recently resolved, and a severe …

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ZIPAR Launches the Local Government Debt and Arrears Analysis Report

On 5th March 2025, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), proudly launched the Local Government Debt and Arrears Analysis Report. The study provides a review of debt and arrears accumulation across all 116 Local Authorities in Zambia. The event was graced by the …

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New Kwacha, New Questions: Unmasking Illusions

By Esther Chilala and Mbewe Kalikeka As February 11, 2025, drew to a close, news swept across social media regarding the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) plans to introduce new currency notes. This announcement sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning the true motives behind the decision. Uncertainty and unanswered questions have fueled debates over whether the …

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ZIPAR and Zambia Army Sign MoU

On 23rd January 2025, the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and the Zambia Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a monumental step towards collaborative research, innovation, and national development. This MoU marks the first official agreement signed by the institute together with an arm of the defence wing of the …

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