Corruption is a scourge that has continued to grow over the years in Zambia. It robs the nation of resources needed to deliver essential services to the people and develop the country. To provide
a framework for preventing and combating corruption in a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive manner, Government, in 2009, developed the first National Anti-Corruption Policy (NACP).
During the implementation of the Policy, various legal and institutional reforms were undertaken.
Corruption, however, continues to be a pervasive problem in Zambia. Left unchecked, corruption has a serious negative impact on the rule of law, national security and the quality of life, particularly for the poor and vulnerable groups.
Government has, therefore, laid down a clear agenda for an inclusive fight against corruption and is fully committed to the principle of “Zero Tolerance to Corruption”, in all its forms. Government’s anti-corruption agenda focuses on effective prevention of corruption by sealing opportunities for corruption, increasing transparency, accountability and oversight in the conduct of public affairs. This Policy builds on the 2009 NACP. It aims to enhance transparency, accountability and control of corruption prone areas in the public and private sector.
