Stronger medicine should save lives.
UNDP joined African nations, the AU, Africa Medicine Agency & AUDA-NEPAD to turn model laws into reality. Less red tape = Medicine, vaccines, diagnostics & health technologies.
For a mother in a rural clinic, that delay could be everything.
UNDP, through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), partnered with @StanbicBankZM to train 5 ASM enterprises from Kalulushi & Mufulira on business planning, financial management and access to tailored financial solutions for growth and competitiveness.
Speaking up against corruption should be safe.
Today, UNDP joins @ACCZambia to develop Standard Operating Procedures for Zambia’s Online Anonymous Whistleblower System, strengthening accountability, #whistleblower protection and public trust.
#SDG16
Sekelela Health Post serves 4 communities but power cuts & poor network disrupt care for these communities
Now with ☀️solar + 🌐satellite connectivity from #SmartHealthSystems, they can provide reliable, quality care to mothers like Madrine
🔗https://t.co/IM24vALF2e
A smarter ASM sector starts with better systems.
Under the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme, UNDP is supporting Zambia’s introduction of the #ASM Digital Admin System, advancing transparency, formalisation & more inclusive mineral resource governance.
Building stronger local value chains starts with investing in people
This week, we officially opened the Supplier Development Training & Accreditation Program, welcoming a new cohort of consultants committed to strengthening supplier competitiveness in mining and agribusiness.
The water is flowing in Sioma. 🌱💧
This week: a presidential commissioning, a historic MOU, and 73 farming families who will never farm the same way again. The Malombe Centre Pivot is live.
@theGCF
#HAPPENINGNOW 🇿🇲
Pres @HHichilema commissioning the Malombe irrigation under @theGCF funded #SCRALA project.🌱💧
This will directly benefit 73 households + wider community gains through jobs, markets & economic activity. Implemented by @ZambiaMinistry & @UNDPZambia.
Today I joined the Minister of Technology and Science @ChipotaFelix in a round table discussion with @ParadigmHQ to deliberate on bridging the digital divide and global commitments made by Zambia 🇿🇲 under the WSIS+20 process @UNZambia@UNDPZambia
UNDP, in partnership with @mofnpzambia convened a consultative meeting with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities to shape the 9th National Development Plan. The meeting underscores inclusive progress ensuring every voice is heard, experience valued & no one is left behind.
In a virtual address at the ongoing Accelerated Women’s Political Participation & Leadership Con @UNDPAfrica Regional Director for Africa @ahunnaeziakonwa said reserved seats must not be the ceiling for women’s leadership. 70 new constituencies create chances for women candidates
Democracy is not complete while women remain under-represented in decision-making.
@UNDPZambia hosted the High-Level Conference on Accelerated Women’s Political Participation + Leadership to advance dialogue ahead of the 2026 elections— moving inclusion from promise to practice.
Women’s Equal Participation.
Reserved seats for women, youth and persons with disabilities are a major step forward under Zambia’s new electoral framework. But lasting change requires commitment, accountability and action.
#SDG5#AcceleratedWomen#WomenInLeadership
Breaking stigma with Every Message.
Today, UNDP hosted the Mental Health Champions to reinforce ethical engagement, communication, reporting discipline and system‑linked youth advocacy on mental health and NCD prevention.
#mentalhealthmatters
Zambia’s future competitiveness depends on digital skills, innovation ecosystems and strong public-private partnerships.
Encouraged by today’s meeting with @LiquidInTechZM CEO @LeahKooma Nakazwe on practical pathways to support youth, startups and frontier skills development.
Today’s consultation on revising the 2014 National Planning & Budgeting Policy is a key step toward ensuring persons with disabilities are included in national development.
🔑 Outcome: A disability rights checklist to guide inclusive planning, budgeting & monitoring.
Partnership in action.
Pleased to see @UNDPZambia and Standard Chartered Bank Zambia joining efforts to unlock opportunities for young people and businesses, while advancing sustainable development #SDGs – through a newly signed MOU.
ResRep @wakiaga met H.E. @JKParkKorea, @Kor_Emb_Zim, to explore opportunities in green transition, economic growth & enhancing local integration prog in communities hosting forcefully displaced persons.
@UNDP values Korea’s continued support in advancing sustainable dev in 🇿🇲.