Ukama Ustawi (UU) Initiative: Diversification for Resilient Agribusiness Ecosystems in East and Southern Africa (ESA) National Policy Dialogue Meeting 18th August 2022 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia Policy Mapping Presentation by: Agricultural Consultative Forum (Christian Chomba) National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 1 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia Key Policies and Legislation relevant/related to issues of: ØAgricultural Diversification ØClimate Change & climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods ØAgribusiness ØNutrition ØNatural Resources National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 2 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Implement (official) institution(s) policy ation instrument status 1 Zambia National Ministry of Green v Intends to fully integrate climate Climate On-going Policy on Climate Economy and change into the Country's Strategy Change Environment (MGEE) development plans v Provides a framework for attracting finance & investments to achieve SDGs. v Has measures for addressing (i) Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction, (ii) Mitigation & Low-Emission Development-Related Actions, and (iii) Crosscutting Issues 2 Second National Ministry of Covers measures to specifically deal with Policy On-going Agricultural Policy Agriculture (MoA), & three sub-sectors: Crops, Fisheries, & support Ministry of Fisheries Livestock, including cross-cutting issues. and Livestock (MFL) National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 3 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Impleme (official) institution(s) policy ntation instrument status 3 Forests Act, MGEE-Dept. v An Act to provide for establishment & declaration of Regulatory On-going 2015 (Act No. of Forestry Forests, joint forest management areas, botanical instrument 4 of 2015) reserves v Provide for conservation & use of forests & trees for the sustainable management of forests ecosystems & biological diversity v Establish the Forest Development Fund v Provide for the implementation of the UNFCCC, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification v Any other relevant international agreement to which Zambia is a party National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 4 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name (official) Responsible Policy description Type of Implemen institution(s) policy tation instrument status 4 National Land Policy Ministry of Aims at streamlining land administration & Policy On-going Lands & management services for improving the support Natural Country's land sustainability for social & Resources economic land development. 5 National Disaster Office of the v Provides direction for disaster Policy Ended Management Policy Vice President- management & definition of parameters support (2020) DMMU within which Disaster Management System in the country will operate v Outlines & aligns the different roles & responsibilities of various actors, to ensure efficient utilization of resources 6 Food Reserve MoA-Food Regulations designate commodities as Regulatory On-going (Designated Reserve essential commodities for purposes of instrument Commodities) Agency (FRA) section 6 of the Food Reserve Act of 1995 Regulations, 2015 (S.I. 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Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Implement (official) institution(s) policy ation status instrument 7 Zambia’s Intended MGEE v The document presents INDC to the 2015 Target On-going Nationally Agreement on climate change in response to Determined decisions adopted at the 19th & 20th Contribution sessions of the COP to the UNFCCC (INDC) to the 2015 v Promotes the development of a low carbon Agreement on & climate-resilient development pathway climate change 8 The Food Reserve MoA-FRA v Food Reserve Act of 1995: for purpose of Regulatory On-going Act of 1995 & 2020 establishing the FRA in 1996 which replaced instrument the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD) & Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) v FRA Act of 2020: re-defines the functions of FRA, re-constituted its Board of Directors, & repealed & replaced the Food Reserve Act of 1Na9t9io5nal Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 6 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of policy Implementa (official) institution(s) instrument tion status 9 National Office of the v Aims at ensuring attainment of gender Policy support On-going Gender Policy Vice equality in the development process by President redressing the existing gender imbalances (OVP) v Provides for equal opportunities for women & men to actively participate & contribute to their fullest ability & equitably benefit from national development 10 Agricultural MoA & MFL Is the authority under which the Zambia Regulatory On-going Credits Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) Limited was instrument (Appointment appointed as the authorized agency for purpose of Authorized of section six of the Agricultural Credits Act, 2010 Agency) Order, Act 2014 (S.I. No. 59 of 2014) National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 7 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Implementa (official) institution(s) policy tion status instrument 11 The Agricultural MoA & MFL v Provides for the establishment of Warehouse Regulatory On-going Credits Act, Licensing Authority & its functions & powers instrument 2010 v Facilitates borrowing of money on the security of charges created on farming stock & other agricultural assets v Provides for registration of charges v Provides for certification of warehouses v Provides for the issuance and negotiation of warehouse receipts and the rights conferred by warehouse receipts v Provides for rights & obligations of warehouse operators v Repeals and replaces the Agricultural Credits Act, 1995. National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 8 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Implement (official) institution(s) policy ation instrument status 12 Control of Goods MoA & MFL v Empowers the Minister to make Statutory Regulatory On-going (Import and Export) Orders prohibiting, restricting or otherwise instrument (Agriculture) controlling the import into or the export Regulations (Cap. from Zambia of controlled goods, i.e. any 421) goods specified in the Schedule or any class of such goods. v Prescribes the terms & conditions subject to which controlled goods, or any class of such goods may be imported into or exported from the Country. 13 National Food and Ministry of Provides policy guidelines in food & nutrition Policy On-going Nutrition Policy Health- for the Country support National Food and Nutrition Commission National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 9 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of Impleme (official) institution(s) policy ntation instrument status 14 Animal Health MFL v Provides for appointment of the Director Regulatory On-going Act, 2010 responsible for veterinary services & other staff instrument & define their powers & functions v Provides for prevention & control of animal diseases v Provides for quarantine of animals v Regulates importation & exportation of animals, animal products, animal by products, articles & animal feed v Establishes the Animal Disease Control Fund v Repeals and replaces the Stock Diseases Act, 1961. National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 10 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of policy Implementat (official) institution(s) instrument ion status 15 Animal Health MFL Specifies livestock cleaning areas for Regulatory On-going (Livestock purposes of the Animal Health Act, 2010 & instrument Cleansing) Order, requires owners of livestock that is 2014 (S.I. No. 16 infested with ticks to carry out cleansing of 2014) once and cleansing of all livestock at regular intervals as prescribed 16 Animal Health MFL v Requires owners of an animal to Regulatory On-going (Control and vaccinate the animal against the instrument Prevention of diseases in the areas specified in the Animal Disease) Schedule Order, 2014 (S.I. v A veterinary assistant shall, where an No. 24 of 2014) animal is vaccinated in accordance with this Order, enter the vaccination dates and farmer cards into the stock register. National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 11 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of policy Implementa (official) institution(s) instrument tion status 17 National MGEE Provides a framework for coordinated action for Policy support On-going Wetlands sustainable wetland management so as to promote Policy the conservation & wise use of wetlands & wetland resources for the benefit of present & future generations. 18 Zambia Ministry of Guide for all development efforts, commitment & Policy support On-going Vision 2030 Finance & dedication of all Zambians to attain the long-term National vision of becoming a prosperous middle-income Planning Nation by 2030 19 National MFL v Promoting sustainable livestock production & Policy support On-going Livestock productivity, promoting standards & quality of Developmen livestock and its products, & strengthening t Policy livestock R&D. v Promotes sustainable management of farm animal genetic resource, improves animal welfare & livestock production environment, & improving management of livestock & water resources. 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Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of policy Implement (official) institution(s) instrument ation status 20 Food and Ministry of v Provides for the implementation of a Regulatory On-going Nutrition Act, Health national food & nutrition programme; instrument 2020 (No. 3 of v Continue existence of the National Food & 2020) Nutrition Commission (NFNC) & re-define its functions v Establish the Board of the Commission & define its functions v Re-constitute the Board of the Commission & re-define its functions v Establish the Food and Nutrition Coordinating Committee & provide for its functions v Repeal & replace the NFNC Act,1967 21 National Policy MGEE Provides a comprehensive policy framework for Policy support On-going on Environment effective natural resource utilization & (NPE) environmental conservation National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 13 Agricultural-related Policy Mapping-Zambia-cont. Policy name Responsible Policy description Type of policy Implementat (official) institution(s) instrument ion status 22 National Forestry MGEE-Dept. of Aims at protecting the environment, Policy support On-going Policy Forestry management & development of natural resources (including forestry) National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 14 Thank You for your Attention National Policy Dialogue Meeting-Zambia 15