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In celebrating Zambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), in partnership with the Italian School of Lusaka and the Model United Nations Zambia team, hosted the Zambia Parliamentary Model United Nations Conference on September 14, 2024. This event, which served as the highlight of the Commission’s Zambia@60 commemorative activities, brought together 21 …

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The panel discussion on “Language: A Catalyst or Barrier to National Unity, Participation and Development” highlighted the importance of language in promoting national unity, participation, and development in Zambia. The discussion emphasized that linguistic diversity can present significant barriers to inclusivity and representation if legal and governmental processes are not accessible to all linguistic groups. …

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The panel discussion on “Affirmative Action – Facilitating Equal Participation for Vulnerable Groups” highlighted the importance of promoting equal opportunities for women, young people, persons with disabilities, and elderly women in politics, governance, decision-making, and economic development. The discussion emphasized that affirmative action is a human rights issue that seeks to address injustices and systematic …

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The panel discussion on “The Law – Creating Equal Opportunities” highlighted the importance of financial inclusion in driving economic development, particularly for women-led SMEs. Despite progress, women entrepreneurs face significant barriers in accessing financial services, capital, and growth opportunities. The discussion emphasised the need for regulatory reforms, financial policies, and capacity-building initiatives tailored to the …

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The panel discussions on Education and Financial Inclusion highlighted the importance of law reforms in promoting equitable access to quality education and financial resources for women-led SMEs. In education, the current legal framework was found to be inadequate in addressing emerging issues such as technology, and the need for a policy direction to regulate the …

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The panel discussion “I also have a Voice” emphasised the importance of inclusive engagement in shaping Zambia’s laws, highlighting the need for diverse stakeholders, including marginalised groups, to participate in law reform. However, challenges persist, including limited awareness and education, ineffective consultation mechanisms, low representation of marginalised groups, lack of transparency, and limited use of …

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Law reform in Zambia is a critical intersection between Parliament and government-led initiatives, with each playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s legislative landscape. Parliament formulates, debates, and passes laws, while government-led reforms, spearheaded by executive agencies, aim to modernize Zambia’s statute book through consultative processes. The interaction between these two entities is essential …

Day’s Keynote Fireside Discussion: Law Reform in Zambia – The meeting point of Parliament and Government-Led Reform Read More »

Zambia’s Access to Information Law, enacted in 2023, aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. After over 20 years of legislative efforts, the law became operational in June 2024, marking a significant milestone in advancing public participation in governance. However, challenges have emerged, including the lack of official forms and procedures for requesting information, …

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This topic discussed the role of state and non-state actors in promoting democratic governance in Zambia. The government plays a crucial role in establishing and enforcing laws that uphold democratic principles, while non-state actors such as civil society organisations, media, and religious institutions advocate for good governance. However, challenges such as a lack of adequate …

THE LAW AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN ZAMBIA @ 60: THE ROLE OF THE STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS Read More »

  …As Justice Minister Kasune reaffirms Government’s commitment to the rule of Law The Zambia Law Development Commission convened its first National Law Conference at Mulungushi International Conference Centre from 30 September to 2 October 2024. To Commemorate Zambia’s 60th independence anniversary, the theme of the conference was “Zambia @ 60: An Introspection of the …

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