Zambia, Chandler Institute partner to boost law reforms, improve governance frameworks

The Zambian government has entered into an agreement with the Chandler Institute of Justice to collaborate on law reforms and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving governance frameworks and achieving sustainable development.

The agreement, signed by acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Zechariah Luhanga, and Chandler Institute Director Ron Chari, seeks to enhance institutional capacity and align legal frameworks with international best practices.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka on Friday, Luhanga stated the agreement’s role in facilitating amendments to key labour laws, including the Industrial and Labour Relations Act and the Employment Code Act.

“Cabinet has approved, in principle, the amendment of these Acts, and this agreement gives further impetus to review and amend them,” Luhanga said.

He added that a comprehensive action plan has been devised, with the amendments expected to be completed within six months.

Chari highlighted the importance of making laws accessible and understandable to all citizens, noting that traditional legal language often leads to confusion.

“We are a relatively new organization, and Zambia has become our pilot project. So far, we have trained 30 drafters from various government departments,” Chari revealed.

He stated that Chandler Institute’s collaboration with Zambia had already yielded significant results, including providing technical assistance for drafting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) regulations
Chari expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “We are committed to fostering fruitful collaborations with the Zambian government to support law reforms and provide technical expertise.”

This agreement had underscored Zambia’s commitment to modernizing its governance frameworks and fostering inclusive development through improved legal and institutional capacity.

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