Regional tax workshop in Lusaka discussed mineral taxes and tax morale

Good results in 2011 for project with Norwegian support:- COMACO (Community Market for Conservation) is a Zambian business organisation which helps farmers to make a better living, especially those living close to Zambia’s fine national parks. Many might otherwise be involved in illegal poaching in the parks and game reserves. COMACO promotes production of a variety of agricultural and other...

The Director-General of Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Ms Villa Kulild, visited Zambia 16-18 April, and was impressed by results obtained. Benefits for people and wildlife in South Luangwa: Good results have been achieved especially in support of improved livelihood for the population around the South Luangwa National Park. The improved management of this park has led to...

  UN Launches Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children   New York, 23 March 2012 – UNICEF and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today launched a high-level commission to improve access to essential but overlooked health supplies that could save the lives of millions of women and children every year. “Making sure that women and children have the

  MediaUnit . .   Norway supports a large number of women’s organisations through NGOCC The Norwegian Embassy supports more than 70 women’s organisations spread across the ten provinces of Zambia, through a grant fund managed by the umbrella organisation Non-Governmental Co-ordinating Council (NGOCC). NGOCC’s mission is to champion gender equity and equality through coordinated instituti

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lusaka PRESS RELEASE - 13 December 2011   Norway contributes 79 Billion Kwacha to Zambia in budget support for poverty reduction   Norway contributes about 79 Billion Kwacha in direct support to Zambia’s budget this year. The aim is to enhance the Government’s efforts to provide effective public service delivery, employment creation and poverty reduction, parti

Zambia has strong natural and cultural heritage sites in Northern Zambia. Norway’s support ended in 2008, has left a positive impact. The Norwegian Embassy has in the past supported the National Heritage and Conservation Commission (NHCC) and the National Museums Board (NMB) through its bilateral support to culture that began in 1998. Zambia’s NHCC partnered with Norway’s Directorate for Cultur...