Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) opened its first office in Zambia in the mid-1960s shortly after independence, focusing on civic education, socio-economic research, and support for trade unions and democratic organisations. Although Zambia has experienced positive developments, significant challenges remain. Today, FES concentrates on strengthening democratic statehood, political participation, and social justice. It promotes core democratic principles such as separation of powers, rule of law, free and fair elections, vibrant political parties, and active civil society to address ongoing democratic deficits like corruption and social inequality. To achieve this, FES collaborates with governmental bodies, civil society actors, and international institutions to advance democratic standards and socially just development.
Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zambia Office, launched the Workers' Manifesto – Zambia Post August 2026: Decent Jobs for All Now, calling for decent work and inclusive...
Effective coordination is essential for delivering inclusive and efficient social protection. Strengthening collaboration among key actors can improve service delivery and ensure support reaches those most in need.
Trade unions play a critical role in ensuring that national development policies reflect the realities and aspirations of workers. Their participation is essential for promoting inclusive and equitable development.
As the Lobito Corridor reshapes Zambia's mining sector, enhancing mineworkers' understanding of its implications and strengthening workers' representation becomes increasingly important.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Zambia strengthens trade union cooperation to promote social justice, decent work, and equitable economic governance.
The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Zambia social and economic justice program focus area works towards promoting social dialogue, inclusive and social and economic justice rooted in social democratic values.
Democracy thrives on dialogue and compromise. Only if different interest groups or stakeholders find common fora of interaction, compromise can be reached and a widely acceptable path into the future can be charted.
The Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zambia empowers young leaders to participate in democratic governance and policy processes actively.
The Just City project in Zambia, is a project that aims to enhance dialogue and policy engagement with policy makers and other key stakeholders.
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Fritz Kopsieker
Zambia Office
