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Zambia

  • Canine unit helps combat wildlife trafficking in the Lower Zambezi

    The USAID-supported K-9 Unit provides a grassroots level, first-line response to combat wildlife crime and poaching in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park.

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  • Ambassador Daniel Foote and Minister of Health Dr. Chilufya shake hands during the handover of a refurbished Tuberculosis Ward in Lusaka

    USAID Challenge TB delivers a newly refurbished Tuberculosis Ward at Zambia’s University Teaching Hospital offering more effective institutional care for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis

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  • A USAID-led partnership has establish One-Stop Anti- Gender-based Violence Centers within local Zambian health facilities. The centers support the physical well-being, legal concerns, and psychological and emotional needs of GBV survivors.

    A USAID-led partnership has helped establish Anti- Gender-based Violence Centers inside 16 local Zambian health facilities. The centers support the physical well-being, legal concerns, and psychological and emotional needs of GBV survivors.

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  • U.S. Joins International Community In Supporting Improved Nutrition in Zambia

    To help combat stunting and improve nutrition across Zambia, USAID signed a Letter of Intent joining the international community in support of the Ministry of Health and Zambia’s First 1000 Most Critical Days Program for Scaling Up Nutrition.

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Game ranger Peter Tembo with his partner, Lego. Part of the USAID-funded Canine Detection Team fighting wildlife trafficking in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. Photo courtesy of Conservation Lower Zambezi.
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Zambian Seed Industry Expanding Regional Markets - Feed the Future and USAID
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Zambian Women Chart New Course to Public Office

About Zambia

In Zambia, the last 13 years of strong economic growth raised the average per capita income to over $1,700, making it a lower-middle income nation.  It remains an example of peace and security in sub-Saharan Africa following 26 years of successful multi-party democracy and two peaceful transitions between ruling political parties. 

Yet much remains to be done to advance equitable development.  Three out of four Zambians still live in extreme poverty and the country faces major challenges, including high unemployment, low agricultural productivity, inadequate transportation and energy infrastructure, poor education outcomes, a burgeoning youth population, and health crises caused by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, malaria, and other diseases. 

USAID assistance focuses on six key areas: (1) improving the health of Zambians, with a particular focus on women, at-risk youth, and vulnerable children; (2) reducing the incidence and impact of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other illnesses; (3) increasing agriculture-led economic growth to reduce rural poverty and food insecurity; (4) mitigating the effects of climate vulnerability and promoting sustainable management of natural resources; (5) raising the quality of basic education to increase literacy; and (6) enhancing democratic governance. 

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USAID in Zambia Partners in Development Book

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Last updated: October 15, 2018

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Contact Information

Mission Contact

Chando Mapoma
Subdivision 694/Stand 100, Ibex Hill Road
P.O. Box 320373
Lusaka
Zambia
Phone 
+260 211 357 000
Fax 
+260 211 357 041
Email 
infozambia@usaid.gov

USAID Contact

Ilona Tservil
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington
, DC 
20523
Phone 
202-712-4540
Email 
itservil@usaid.gov