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Cholera Outbreak – PMRC Press Statement

On the 6th of October, 2017 a Cholera Outbreak was declared in Lusaka. Since then sporadic cases have been recorded across the country with only three fatalities recorded outside Lusaka. Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating […]

January 5, 2018 by

Briefing Document – The Status of Early Childhood Care, Development and Education in Zambia

Introduction Education is key to driving a nation’s development agenda and has always been given high priority in Zambia. Government education policymakers around the world are increasingly aware of the positive relationship of Early Childhood Education (ECE) on a child’s further development. Several countries have implemented reforms of their early childhood systems, generally focusing on […]

December 19, 2017 by

Analysis of the Second National Agricultural Policy 2016-2020

Introduction The Agriculture sector is one of Zambia most important economic sectors. The sector supports the livelihood of approximately 70% of Zambians and accounts  for around 10% of  Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Activities in the sector are guided by a sectorial policy, the First being the 2004 – 2015 National Agricultural Policy (NAP).  The First […]

December 19, 2017 by