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Country Program Materials

  • 2005 Congressional Budget Justification
    The CBJ summarizes USAID activities and funding in Zambia.
  • Annual Report [53kb - PDF]
    In-depth description of USAID activities in Zambia, organized by sector.
  • Country Strategic Plan FY 2004-2010
    Vol 1 [691kb - PDF]
    Vol 2 [2,056kb - PDF]
    Outlines USAID/Zambia's plan for accomplishing development objectives.

USAID/Zambia Links

USAID/Zambia Mission

www.usaid.gov/zm
Mission Director:

  • James F. Bednar

Local Address:

  • 351 Independence Avenue
    P.O. Box 32481
    Lusaka 10101
    Zambia
    Tel: 260-1-254-303, 304, 305, 306
    Fax: 260-1-254532

From the US:

  • DOS/USAID
    2310 Lusaka Place
    Washington, D.C.
    20521-2310

USAID's Strategy in Zambia

Since 1991, Zambia has undergone a political transition from decades of one-party autocracy to multi-party democracy. Although much remains to be done, fundamental economic liberalization and structural reform programs have accompanied this political transformation. Zambia's political and economic development is constrained by its narrow economic base (dependency on copper mining), concentrated ownership of assets, limited foreign and domestic investment, legacy of authoritarian leadership, corruption and high unemployment.

Zambia's social indicators remain very unfavorable, with life expectancy at 35 years, an infant mortality rate of 95 per 1,000 births, a 16 percent prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the adult population, and a high population growth rate. A more politically balanced parliament is struggling to assert itself following decades of subjugation by the Executive Branch, while a poorly resourced judiciary is seeking to strengthen the independence and efficiency of the legal system.

Over the past decade, severe and partial droughts have become the norm rather than the exception in the southern half of Zambia, creating a perennial food security crisis characterized by high rates of malnutrition. The HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to ravage every sector of Zambia's economy, with productivity under-cut by an unhealthy workforce, and increased absenteeism due to caring for the ill and attendance at funerals. The health system is rapidly becoming overwhelmed with the demands of this epidemic. Orphans and other vulnerable children in families affected by HIV/AIDS are in need of economic and psychosocial support.

Zambia plays an important role in advancing the United States national interests by contributing to greater stability and prosperity in the Southern African region. Zambia has been a leader in open-market reform, plays a constructive role in regional conflict resolution efforts, and is making progress in curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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