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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.

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