Legal System: Mixed legal system of English common law and customary law: judicial review of legislative acts in an ad hoc constitutional council. Executive Branch: President is Michael Chilufya Sata (since 23 September 2011). Vice President is Guy Scott (since 30 September 2011). The President is elected by popular vote for a five year term (eligible for a second term). The Vice President is appointed by the President. 18 years old to vote. Next election is in 2016. Political Divisions/ ProvincesCentral Coppebelt Eastern Luapulla Lusaka Muchinga Northern Northwestern Southern Western Economic Freedom Score: 58.7 Ranked 12th out of 46 countries in Sub- Saharan Africa region Just below the world average Still ranks poorly in many areas Need for grater structural reforms to increase legal framework’s efficiency and transparency and improve law enforcement Widespread corruption erodes entrepreneurial incentives and political influence undermines the independence and integrity of legal and regulatory systems 64% of the population remain below the poverty line (2006) Large disparity between rural and urban areas High unemployment rate High birth rate High HIV/AIDS burden Opportunities for children are not universal in their coverage Roughly 20% of children do not have the opportunity to attend school Low educational quality Availability of immunizations, proper nutrition, clean drinking water, adequate sanitation and electricity vary greatly depending on child’s circumstances Recent growth driven by industries such as: Mining Copper Agriculture Construction Financial services Tourism Economy Zambia Currency Kwacha is the official currency Subdivided into 100 ngwee January 1, 2013 new coins were introduced 5 ngwee 10 ngwee 50 ngwee 1 kwacha References http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/countries/ southern-africa/zambia/ http://www.heritage.org/index/country/zambia https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/geos/za.html http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/ WDSContentServer/WDSP IB/2012/12/14/000386194_20121214014212/Rendered/PDF/NonAs ciiFileName0.pdf http://www.eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/ zambia_country_profile_and_political_background_en.pdf http://www.humanrights.dk/where+we+work/zambia/ background+information http://www.kaingo.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-zambian- SVSU Study Abroad Trip to Livingstone, Zambia, July 20 th – August 6 th Ellen Gombar, Rachel Csatari Lori Helmkamp Zambia Economy and Political Overview Current Political System Presiden t Michael Sata Local market in Livingstone, Zambia
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Legal System: Mixed legal system of English common law and
customary law: judicial review of legislative acts in an ad hoc constitutional council.
Executive Branch: President is Michael Chilufya Sata (since 23 September
2011). Vice President is Guy Scott (since 30 September
2011). The President is elected by popular vote for a five year
term (eligible for a second term). The Vice President is appointed by the President.
18 years old to vote. Next election is in 2016.
Political Divisions/ ProvincesCentral Coppebelt Eastern Luapulla Lusaka Muchinga Northern Northwestern Southern Western
Economic Freedom Score: 58.7 Ranked 12th out of 46 countries in Sub-Saharan
Africa region Just below the world average Still ranks poorly in many areas Need for grater structural reforms to increase
legal framework’s efficiency and transparency and improve law enforcement
Widespread corruption erodes entrepreneurial incentives and political influence undermines the independence and integrity of legal and regulatory systems
64% of the population remain below the poverty line (2006)
Large disparity between rural and urban areas High unemployment rate High birth rate High HIV/AIDS burden Opportunities for children are not universal in
their coverage Roughly 20% of children do not have the
opportunity to attend school Low educational quality Availability of immunizations, proper nutrition,
clean drinking water, adequate sanitation and electricity vary greatly depending on child’s circumstances
Recent growth driven by industries such as: Mining Copper Agriculture Construction Financial services Tourism
Economy Zambia CurrencyKwacha is the official currency
Subdivided into 100 ngweeJanuary 1, 2013 new coins were introduced
5 ngwee 10 ngwee 50 ngwee 1 kwacha
Referenceshttp://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/countries/southern-africa/zambia/http://www.heritage.org/index/country/zambiahttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/za.htmlhttp://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP IB/2012/12/14/000386194_20121214014212/Rendered/PDF/NonAsciiFileName0.pdfhttp://www.eeas.europa.eu/eueom/pdf/missions/zambia_country_profile_and_political_background_en.pdfhttp://www.humanrights.dk/where+we+work/zambia/background+informationhttp://www.kaingo.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-zambian-kwacha-zmw/
SVSU Study Abroad Trip to Livingstone, Zambia, July 20th – August 6th
Ellen Gombar, Rachel Csatari Lori HelmkampZambia Economy and Political Overview
Current Political System
President Michael Sata
Local market in Livingstone, Zambia
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