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Focus Areas

Two Zambian individuals, a man in a suit and a woman in colorful attire, are shaking hands and smiling warmly. They stand in front of pink banners.
Creator: FES

Trade Union Cooperation

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Zambia strengthens trade union cooperation to promote social justice, decent work, and equitable economic governance.

A large excavator loads rock into a dump truck at a quarry. The scene conveys industriousness, at a mine in Zambia and machinery under an overcast sky.
Creator: FES

Social Economic Justice

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.

Zambian Kitwe mayor with a male Zambian in the council chambers, engaged in conversation. Both wear glasses and blue blazers. Water bottles and papers are on the table.
Creator: FES

Political Dialogue

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.

Young Leaders celebrate their graduation in front of an FES roll-up banner.
Creator: FES Zambia

Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP)

The Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zambia empowers young leaders to participate in democratic governance and policy processes actively.

Evolution of cities and towns in Zambia
Creator: FES Zambia

Just City

The Just City project in Zambia, is a project that aims to enhance dialogue and policy engagement with policy makers and other key stakeholders.


Latest Activities

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Workers' Manifesto Launched to Advance Decent Jobs for All

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 development. ...

Three people holding Zambia Congress of Trade Unions document during a press event at Protea Hotels Marriott.
Creator: FES Zambia
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Strengthening Social Protection Coordination Mechanisms in Zambia

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.

Black man in suit speaking at Southern Sun Ridgeway podium with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung banner in background.
Creator: FES Zambia
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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.

Black woman with long braided hair and orange scarf speaking in front of a Friedrich Ebert Stiftung banner featuring group photos.
Creator: FES Zambia

Publications

Shadow review of the 2021 to 2023 national budget execution in light of debt landscape in Zambia report

Banda, Sosten ; Kampamba, Richard | [Zambia] : JSTR, Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection ; [Lusaka] : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, August 2024

Towards the just city in Zambia

Phiri, Daniel Apton | Lusaka : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, [2022]

issues paper

Building universal and sustainable social protection mechanisms for informal economy workers in Zambia

Kabelenga, Isaac ; Chola, James | Lusaka : Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Zambia Office, 2021

social protection and Covid-19: impacts on informal economy workers in rural and urban Zambia

Rights-based social protection in Africa

Kalusopa, Trywell ; Koyi, Grayson ; Phiri, Francis J. | Lusaka : Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Zambia Office, 2020

baseline study to map existing informal economy structures in Zambia and their specific needs ; report for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung