Zambia: education policy review; paving the way for SDG 4 ...

United NationsEducational, Scientific andCultural OrganizationZambiaEducation policy review : paving the Way for SDG 4 education 2030 September 2016 ZambiaEducation policy ReviewSeptember 2016 ZambiaUNESCOE ducation policy ReviewED-2016/WS/373 ForewordSince it achieved independence in 1964, zambia , in contrast to most of the countries it borders, has experienced a period of political stability. With strong and sustained economic growth over the last decade, zambia is now classed as a lower middle-income country. The Government s commitment to education has been clear since it passed the 1964 education Act governing the financing and management of education in zambia . education development has been among the Government s main priorities, as indicated by the stable share of government spending devoted to education , as well as successive education sector plans (NIF-I, NIF-II, NIF-III) and associated policy a period of decline in education delivery and performance, due to growing poverty and underinvestment in education between 1980 and 2001, zambia has undertaken considerable policy development and reform to meet evolving national aspirations and social demands to improve its national education system.

3 Foreword Since it achieved independence in 1964, Zambia, in contrast to most of the countries it borders, has experienced a period of political stability.

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