Amini Centre for Policy Research

An independent public policy think tank working towards economic freedom & accountable governance in Zambia. Retweets ≠ Endorsement.

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Check out our recent manifesto analysis
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POLITICAL PARTY MANIFESTO ANALYSES

On 16th & 20th April, Amini participated in the analysis of political party manifestos training organised by Global Platform Zambia. @ActionAidZambia
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The training convened diverse youth from 🇿🇲 comprised of representatives from political parties, civil society, aspiring candidates & individuals.

As Zambia heads toward the 2026 general elections,Amini continues to analyse the various manifestos for the benefit of electorates.

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Are you a financial literacy coach, participating in the financial market or simply a citizen?

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🇿🇲’s 2026 Benchmark Bond Policy which was launched in March by the Ministry of Finance & National Planning, may sound technical, but at its 💙, it's trying to solve a very practical problem, making the financial system easier to understand, trust & use.Check out treatise below 👇🏾

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Meet the Diplomat is a monthly public dialogue initiative by Amini that aims at bridging the gap between citizenry & diplomacy.

Check out our website https://t.co/DkUmIIxBKP to learn more about the work that we do & if you would like to be a part of similar events in future!

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On Friday, 13th March 2026, we held the 7th edition of Meet the Diplomat, hosted at the Embassy of the State of 🇵🇸 in 🇿🇲. The session featured the Ambassador of the State of 🇵🇸 to 🇿🇲 and was held under the theme “Understanding the 🇿🇲–🇵🇸 Relations and the Question of 🇵🇸.”

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We are selecting 20 young people passionate about international relations, peace & security, global politics, diplomacy, media & ethical reporting.
Apply here: https://t.co/xtIygI562J

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MEET THE DIPLOMAT | EPISODE 7 🇵🇸

Amini Centre for Policy Research, in collaboration with the International Relations Association of Zambia and UNZA YUNA, invites applications from young people to attend the 7th episode of our flagship Meet the Diplomat series.

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This episode will feature H.E. E. Keswani, Ambassador of 🇸🇩 to 🇿🇲, under the theme: “Understanding the 🇿🇲 –🇸🇩 Relations and the Question of Palestine.”

Date: 13th March 2026
Time: 09:00hrs – 11:30hrs
Venue: Embassy of the 🇸🇩 in 🇿🇲

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At Amini Centre for Policy Research, we analyse the #s to strengthen democratic accountability & informed civic engagement.

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Voter Turnout in Zambia’s General Elections: What Do the Trends Reveal?

From record-high participation in Chililabombwe to lowest turnout in Chienge, the data shows significant variation across constituencies in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 parliamentary elections.

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What factors most influence voter turnout in Zambia? What explains these differences? Voter mobilisation, competitiveness, gender representation or administrative gaps?

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At Amini Centre for Policy Research under the Electoral Analysis thematic area, we are constantly researching factors influencing electoral participation in Zambia, with a special focus on youth, women & persons with disabilities.

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2021 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BY NUMBER OF CONTESTING MPs

Why do some constituencies attract more parliamentary candidates than others?

Are there specific barriers to entering & staying in the race that lead to constituencies like Mkushi South to have 2 parliamentary candidates?

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particularly when measured by the number of candidates contesting for parliamentary seats. Some constituencies experienced significantly higher political participation than others.

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We join in bidding farewell to H.E. Pavel Procházka, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Zambia, & H.E. Bronagh Carr, Ambassador of Ireland to Zambia.

We are grateful for their partnership & insights shared through our Meet the Diplomat series
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The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts launched the new National Youth Policy to guide how govt empowers young people.

This photo breaks down its 13 objectives—from education & jobs to mental health, agriculture & digital access.

Which one speaks to you most? What's missing?