SAIPAR Current & Past Projects
SAIPAR Projects
Research & Development Initiatives
SAIPAR engages in a diverse range of projects focused on governance, economic research, social policy, and law. These projects contribute to evidence-based policymaking and academic scholarship in Zambia and beyond.
Ongoing Projects
- ZambiaLII (2012-present): A free legal information platform in Zambia.
- REHEATZ (2023-2026): Developing technology to recover heat from Zambian food production processes.
- Zambia Elections Research Network (ZERN) (2016-ongoing): A collaboration with UCT and Warwick University, producing research on Zambian elections.
- African Extractivism & Green Transition (2023-2029): Studying mineral energy materials (MEMs) in Zambia, DRC, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
- Innovation Support for SMEs (IDRC Project): Examining SME innovation policies in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Zambia Democratic Governance Project (2024-2025): Strengthening economic resilience through governance and economic transformation.
- Building Political Partnerships with SAIPAR (2023-2024): Funded by Irish Aid to enhance Zambia's policy engagement.
Past Projects
- Good City Project: Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for young people in African cities.
- Zambia Judicial Sector PEIR (2022-2023): World Bank study assessing judicial effectiveness.
- SEDBROZ (2020-2022): Strengthening Zambia’s electoral dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Access to Justice & ADR Systems (2023-2024): Analyzing alternative dispute resolution in Zambia.
- JSAS Conference (2023): Co-hosted with the British Academy on African science, technology, and policy.
Publications from Past Projects
- Pockets of Effectiveness & State Capacity in Africa: Research published by Oxford University Press.
- Corruption in Renewable Energy: A legal and political economy analysis of Zambia's energy sector.
- Democratic Backsliding in Africa: SAIPAR’s contribution to a study on autocratization in Africa.
- Urban Political Dominance: Examining governance strategies in Zambia’s cities.
- Justice Sector Expenditure Review: World Bank-funded analysis of Zambia's judicial budget.
- Study on Political Cadres & Local Government: Analyzing financial sustainability of local authorities.
- Inequality in Africa: A study on economic vulnerability and justice in Africa.
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