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Trade Unions Contribute to the Formulation of Zambia’s 9th National Development Plan

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.

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Creator: FES Zambia
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Understanding the Lobito Corridor and its Implications for Mineworkers

As the Lobito Corridor reshapes Zambia's mining sector, enhancing mineworkers' understanding of its implications and strengthening workers' representation becomes increasingly important.

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Creator: ES Zambia
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Geo-Political Global Initiatives: The Case of the European Union (EU) Global Gateway – Challenges and Opportunities for Zambia

The shifting global geopolitical landscape is reshaping development cooperation, trade and economic partnerships. For Zambia, the EU Global Gateway presents both opportunities and challenges for advancing sustainable and inclusive...

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Creator: FES Zambia
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2026 Youth Leadership Development Programme Kicks Off

The first Block Week of the 2026 Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) was successfully held, bringing together young leaders from diverse backgrounds across Zambia for an intensive week of learning and leadership development. ...

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Creator: FES Zambia
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Raising the Citizen's Voice on the Public Order Act (POA), and the 2026 General Elections

As Zambia approaches the 2026 General Elections, it is vital for citizens, and policy makers to engage in open dialogue on how the policies, and legal frameworks affect political accountability and democratic governance.

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Creator: FES Zambia
  • Youth Leadership
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Torch bearers of Zambia's Youth Leadership

In a quest to enhance the participation of young people in a Democracy. The Youth Leadership Development Programme Alumni Zambia, met together to discuss youth participation and leadership vision for the Zambia’s 2026 Elections and...

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Creator: FES Zambia
  • Political Dialogue
  • Social Economic Justice
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Commemorating International Women’s Day 2026

The International Women’s Day 2026, dialogue and engagement Forum was held under the theme “Give to Gain: Accelerating Gender Equality through Collaborative and Intentional Support for Women in the 2026 Elections and Beyond.”

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  • Social Economic Justice
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The Lobito Corridor, Infrastructure and Urban Transformation

The development of the Lobito Corridor, connecting Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Atlantic port of Lobito in Angola, represents a transformative initiative with far-reaching implications for development.

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