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About The Zambia Foundation
“If the gains from trade in commodities are substantial, they are small compared to the trade in ideas”
The Zambia Foundation (“the Foundation”) exists to be the leading Zambia policy think tank on social,
economic and political issues. It leverages its wider network around the world to achieve four objectives.
An expert network
The Foundation achieves onsiderable influence as a catalyst, bringing together and deploying the skills
of an extensive network of Zambia experts at home and abroad – policy specialists, businesspeople,
politicians, journalists, and others. A critical part of this networking is use of partner organisations. The
Foundation aims to place sound thinking and criticism on the political and social agenda.
It aims to develop future ideas that are both politically practicable and economically viable.
Members
Membership is drawn from the general public both in Zambia and abroad. An annual membership fee of
$100 is required. In addition all members are required to supply a short biography (no-more than 1 page)
setting out their areas of interest / expertise.
Governance
The activities of The Foundation are managed on day to day basis by the Policy Director (part-paid). The
Policy Director relies on key group of people from the existing membership to support his activities on a
voluntary basis until the Foundation has enough revenue stream to pay the supporting members.
Communication
The Foundation uses the ZDC website and an email based google group to communicate within and
outside the organisation. Where necessary meetings are also held via Skype, Blog Talk Radio and other
mediums.
Why join the Foundation ?
Influence
Many Zambians want to see Zambia become better than it is, but are frustrated that many times the politics
get in the way of intelligent and effective dialogue on life and death issues. The Foundation provides an
opportunity to be part of policy platform for asking and debating important questions facing the nation. It
exists to try and encourage positive dialogue on the many pressing challenges facing the nation.
Learning
Life is about learning lessons. Joining the Foundation allows new members to be challenged by its many
expert contributors. Often as citizens and individuals we gravitate towards pre-conceived ideas. It is good to
see those tested and refined so that our perspective on life continues to improve. It also gives us an
opportunity to research new areas. If you like learning about Zambia, the Foundation is that place where
you can!
Sharing Experiences
The Foundation goes beyond simply emailing, writing long papers and lobbying decision makers
from a closed room! It provides a platform to interact with other Zambians (and non Zambians who
care about Zambia) thinking about the same issues and share experiences. It is a family of Zambians who
passionately want to make a difference.
Revenue
The Foundation is able to leverage the ZDC brand to raise revenue for members and participating
consultants. There are specific “paid projects” which the Foundation undertakes on behalf our
stakeholders. The revenue from such projects are shared across the membership.
Making a difference
Membership with the Foundation provides the most credible way to make a difference to our great nation. It
would also raise your personal profile by connecting to movers and shakers in Zambia.
Where does the tank fit in within ZDC?
ZDC Executive
Committee
Administrative group, chaired by
the ZDC Chairman, comprising
of Secretary, Finance,
Government Liaison and Media
/ Marketing