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2015 National Youth Policy

National Policy | 2015 | English

Zambia’s 2015 National Youth Policy sets the vision, goals and strategies to empower youth aged 15–35 through employment, education and skills, health, and participation in culture and sport. It outlines cross-cutting priorities and an implementation framework with monitoring and evaluation provisions.

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National Transport Policy

Policy document | 2019 | English

Zambia’s 2019 National Transport Policy sets a framework to deliver safe, efficient and integrated transport systems across road, rail, air and waterways, aiming to position the country as a regional transport hub by 2028.

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Revised National Resettlement Policy 2024

Policy | 2024 | English

Zambia’s 2024 Revised National Resettlement Policy sets direction for voluntary and involuntary resettlement, improving productivity in resettlement schemes, service provision, coordination, and fair compensation in line with the 8NDP and the Kampala Convention.

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Government Fleet Management Policy

Policy | 2019 | English

A 2019 policy by Zambia’s Ministry of Works and Supply to standardize and improve the acquisition, use, maintenance, insurance, and disposal of government vehicles, plant, and equipment, aiming for cost-efficiency and effective service delivery.

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The National Policy on Anti-Corruption

Policy document | 2023 | English

Zambia’s 2023 National Policy on Anti-Corruption sets a national framework to achieve zero tolerance to corruption through prevention, institutional strengthening, transparency, and legal reforms. It includes an implementation plan for 2024–2028.

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National Disaster Management Policy

Policy Document | 2005 | English

Zambia’s National Disaster Management Policy sets out a proactive, community-based, multi-sectoral framework to reduce disaster risk and strengthen preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. Issued by the Office of the Vice President through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit in August 2005.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024–2028)

National strategy and implementation plan | 2024 | English

Zambia’s second National Financial Inclusion Strategy outlines a five‑year plan to achieve 85% overall and 80% formal financial inclusion by 2028. It sets out six thematic priorities and two cross‑cutting areas, with a detailed action plan, governance, and results framework.

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National Fire and Rescue Services Policy (Final Draft)

Policy | 2017 | English

Zambia’s draft national policy sets out a coordinated, prevention-focused framework for fire and rescue services, led by local authorities and guided by a new legal and institutional architecture. It outlines measures for preparedness, rural and forest fire management, financing, and monitoring.

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National Refugee Policy (Draft)

Policy (Draft) | 2023 | English

Zambia’s first National Refugee Policy outlines the Government’s approach to protect and assist asylum seekers, refugees, and former refugees, and to integrate them into national systems. It sets objectives and measures on protection, services, livelihoods, co-existence, durable solutions, and coordination.

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National Refugee Policy Implementation Plan

Implementation Plan | 2023 | English

Zambia’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security outlines a five-year implementation plan (November 2023) to strengthen protection, services, livelihoods, inclusion, and durable solutions for refugees and other persons of concern. The plan details activities, indicators, targets, budgets, and responsible institutions.

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National Social Protection Policy

National Policy | 2014 | English

Zambia’s 2014 National Social Protection Policy sets out a comprehensive framework to reduce poverty, inequality, and vulnerability. It defines four policy pillars—Social Assistance, Social Security/Social Health Insurance, Livelihood and Empowerment, and Protection—and outlines objectives, measures, and an implementation plan.

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National Anti-Corruption Policy

National Policy | 2009 | English

Zambia’s 2009 National Anti-Corruption Policy sets a coordinated legal, institutional, and social framework to prevent and combat corruption across public and private sectors. It outlines objectives, measures, and an implementation and monitoring framework over a five-year period.

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Aviation Strategy 2022–2026

Strategy | 2022 | English

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics outlines Zambia’s five-year Aviation Strategy to build a safe, secure, competitive and efficient aviation sector. It sets objectives, initiatives and an implementation framework to position Zambia as a regional aviation hub.

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National Cultural Policy

National policy | 2003 | English

Zambia’s 2003 National Cultural Policy sets out the vision, objectives, and strategies to mainstream culture in national development, safeguard cultural heritage, and promote artistic creation and participation.

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National Industrial Policy

Policy document | 2018 | English

Zambia’s National Industrial Policy (March 2018) sets out the government’s framework to drive industrialization, value addition, and diversification with a focus on MSMEs and priority manufacturing sub-sectors. It outlines objectives, strategies, and an implementation framework aligned to Vision 2030.

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National Infrastructure Policy – Republic of Zambia

Policy document | 2023 | English

A national policy setting the strategic direction for coordinated development, maintenance, and quality assurance of Zambia’s social and economic infrastructure. Published June 2023 by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development.

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National Local Content Strategy 2018–2022

National strategy | 2018 | English

Government of Zambia’s strategy, led by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, to institutionalise local content across the economy and strengthen linkages between foreign and local enterprises.

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National Mineral Resources Development Policy 2022

National policy | 2022 | English

Zambia’s 2022 National Mineral Resources Development Policy sets the vision and measures to scale up exploration and production, strengthen licensing and compliance, and promote value addition and local participation across the mineral value chain.

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National Sport Policy (Republic of Zambia)

Policy | 2024 | English

Zambia’s revised National Sport Policy outlines the vision, objectives, and implementation framework to grow sport nationwide, increase mass participation, strengthen integrity and safeguarding, and improve high-performance outcomes. It assigns roles to ministries and stakeholders and aligns with AU, UNESCO and SADC charters.

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National Trade Policy 2018

Policy | 2018 | English

Zambia’s National Trade Policy sets the country’s vision to become a net exporter of value-added goods and services. It outlines objectives, strategies, and measures across tariffs, non-tariff measures, services, facilitation, and export promotion, with an annexed implementation plan for 2018–2028.

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National Legal Aid Policy

Policy | 2018 | English

Government of Zambia’s 2018 policy setting out a comprehensive framework to expand and coordinate legal aid services, strengthen the Legal Aid Board’s mandate, regulate paralegals, and improve access to justice for poor and vulnerable people.

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2025 National Policy on Environment (Zambia)

National policy | 2025 | English

Zambia’s 2025 National Policy on Environment sets the country’s framework for sustainable management of natural resources and environmental governance. It outlines priorities on circular economy, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and inclusive participation.

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