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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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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.

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