Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Revised National Resettlement Policy: Implementation Plan 2024–2028

Implementation Plan | 2024 | English

Government of Zambia’s Office of the Vice President outlines the 2024–2028 implementation plan for the Revised National Resettlement Policy, detailing objectives, activities, targets, and estimated resources for resettlement schemes.

Relation note: Key implementing partner in resettlement schemes and local area plans.

Strengthening Local Government Own Source Revenue in Zambia

Research report | 2019 | English

Research report examining how Zambian local authorities can increase own-source revenues, focusing on property taxes, levies, and fees/charges. Uses data from four councils and provides SWOT analyses and practical recommendations.

Relation note: Partner institution (then Ministry of Local Government) in the project and featured on the publication.

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.

Relation note: Published as the Ministry of Local Government; mapped to current MLGRD.

Approved Final Restructuring Report for Town Councils

Report | 2023 | English

A Cabinet Office restructuring report covering town councils and local government administration.

Best Practices in CDF Implementation in Zambia

Report | 2022 | English

A Local Government Association of Zambia publication on Constituency Development Fund implementation practices.

The National Decentralisation Policy

Policy | 2023 | English

The 2023 national decentralisation policy focused on local development through citizen participation.