Zambia At-A-Glance

Zambia is a large, landlocked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the center of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. 

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The World Bank

Zambia Education Enhancement Project

This project aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in math and science in targeted primary and secondary schools.

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    Country Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

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    Achim Fock

    Country Manager for Zambia

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    The World Bank
    Exevia Commercial Complex
    Plot #1014, 4th Floor, Church Road, Lusaka.
    P.O. Box 35410
    Lusaka, Zambia
    Tel: (260-21) 137-3200
    Fax: (260-21) 137-3248
    For general information and inquiries
    Carlyn Hambuba
    External Affairs Officer
    +260 211 373 218
    For project-related issues and complaints