Hamulilo Handia

Zambia’s National Industrial Policy (2018)
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Vision: To be an industrialised and competitive nation with a diversified, innovative and globally competitive industrial base by 2027. Zambia’s National Industrial Policy (NIP) provides a strategic framework to transform the country from a producer of raw materials into a...
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Zambia National Trade Policy: 2018–2028
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📌 Overview The National Trade Policy (NTP) of Zambia outlines the government's strategy to promote a competitive trade sector that supports industrialization, economic diversification, and sustainable development. It aligns with Zambia's Vision 2030: “To become a prosperous middle-income nation by...
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National Local Content Strategy (2018-2022)
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Purpose of the Strategy The National Local Content Strategy (2018-2022) was developed to enhance local participation in Zambia’s economy by promoting local businesses, industries, and workforce development. It focuses on reducing dependence on imports, increasing local value addition, and ensuring...
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Gender Mainstreaming in Multi-Level Political Governance in Urban Zambia
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Overview This paper, published in Development Southern Africa (Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 111–126), critically examines Zambia’s progress toward achieving Millennium Development Goal 3 (MDG 3) — the promotion of gender equality and women’s political participation in urban governance. Using...
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The Legal Framework for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Zambia
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Overview This Master’s thesis by Chipokota Mwanawasa (LL.M, University of Zambia) critically examines Zambia’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) legal framework, highlighting its strengths, weaknesses, and alignment with global best practices. It provides an in-depth assessment of the Public-Private Partnership Act No....
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Second National Agricultural Policy (2016)
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Overview The Second National Agricultural Policy (SNAP, 2016–2020) was developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to guide Zambia’s agriculture sector following the 2004–2015 NAP. It addresses gaps in rural incomes, inclusiveness, agricultural financing,...
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Zambia’s National Strategy on Ending Child Marriage (2016–2021)
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📘 Overview Child marriage—defined as any formal marriage or informal union involving a person under 18 years—is a major challenge in Zambia. With over 40% of Zambian women aged 20–49 married before 18, the country has one of the highest...
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Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No.2 of 2016
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Brief History and Summary of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016 Brief History The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016 was enacted on 5th January 2016 and signed into law by then-President Edgar...
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2015 National Youth Policy
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The 2015 National Youth Policy, developed by the Ministry of Youth and Sport, provides a strategic framework to empower young people and enhance their role in national development. Recognizing that youth (15–35 years) make up over one-third of Zambia’s population,...
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Zambia’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2015–2025)
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Zambia’s Second National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP-2) is a 10-year roadmap guiding the country’s efforts to conserve, restore, and sustainably use its rich biodiversity. Developed in alignment with global frameworks like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and...
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