Impact Center

We are excited to announce our upcoming Op-Ed Writing Training for our research fellows, facilitated by Egwuatu Ogechukwu Peace, Editor-in-Chief of Speak Freely's Online Blog, and John Chaambwa from Zambia Daily Mail. This training is vital as it equips fellows with the skills to craft impactful op-eds, influence public discourse, and drive meaningful change on critical issues. We can’t wait to see the impactful articles and thought-provoking op-eds our fellows will produce after this session! #ResearchFellowshipProgram #OpedWriting #Zambia #PublicPolicy

Last Friday our research fellows recently participated in an essential training on effective communication with Gerald Daud and Andrew Munganga, The training was designed to enhance their ability to engage diverse audiences, and influence policy discussions and communicate effectively even among themselves. This training is a vital step in ensuring their work drives meaningful impact and contributes to informed decision-making. #ProfessionalDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication #ResearchResearch

Climate finance policy is a vital tool for promoting sustainable development and building resilience to climate change. We are pleased to announce that the Impact Center has been selected as a Country-Specific Member of the Climate Finance Investment Network (CFIN), specializing in Climate Finance Policy. In collaboration with the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (USAID CFDA), this membership will enhance the Impact Center’s capacity to develop innovative solutions to climate challenges, while advancing economic growth and free-market environmentalism.

This Friday, our Research Fellows will join a virtual training session on Effective Communication with experts Andrew Munganga and Gerald Daud both of whom bring extensive experience in communication. The session will focus on developing effective communication skills and tailoring messages to diverse audiences for policy advocacy. This training is vital as it equips fellows with essential skills to drive change, influence decision-makers, and build meaningful connections with communities. #ResearchFellows #ImpactCenter #Communication

We officially welcomed our 2025 Research Fellows during an incredible orientation session. The enthusiasm and energy were absolutely mind-blowing! We are thrilled to have such passionate individuals on board and can’t wait to see the impact they will create. As they embark on this journey, we look forward to their contributions in addressing critical policy challenges, fostering community engagement, and promoting sustainable development through innovative approaches. #researchfellowshipprogram #ImpactCenter #2025 #Orientation

Will the reintroduction of voluntary civil service serve as a pathway to Zambia's national development? Here is Pagiel Katongo's opinion, published on amulufeblog.com. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/dducjEVQ Pagiel Katongo is a research fellow at Impact Center.

New Year, New Fellows! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 Research Fellows! Throughout January, they'll train with experts in public policy, communication, community engagement, and op-ed writing to drive impactful, evidence-based solutions. Here's to a year of innovation and progress! Next week we will begin announcing them. Thank you to the 103 applications. #NewYearNewFellows #ImpactCenter

Zambia’s economic transformation is gaining momentum, driven by strategic government policies fostering trade, investment, and industrial growth. The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) reports over $54 billion in recorded investments in the past three years, with $8.9 billion already actualized across key sectors such as mining, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture. What is in for the SMEs? https://lnkd.in/dUYs6jQq

Zambia’s economic transformation is gaining momentum, driven by strategic government policies fostering trade, investment, and industrial growth. The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) reports over $54 billion in recorded investments in the past three years, with $8.9 billion already actualized across key sectors such as mining, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture. What is in for the SMEs? https://lnkd.in/dXgQ_w9D

Our 2025 goals are inspired by the New Intellectuals Network for their organizational mentorship. We are committed to leveraging a fully packed year to create meaningful impact within the Zambian community. We also invite individuals and organizations with an interest in public policy to connect with us through an email at info@icfpr.org Together, we can drive transformative change and make a lasting impact in 2025