The MCC board of directors deemed Zambia compact-eligible for the MCA in FY2009. Zambia was reselected in FY2010 and FY2011 and continues to develop its compact.
MCA Status
In FY2005, Zambia was selected as threshold-eligible by the MCC board. Zambia's three-year, $22.7 million threshold program was signed on May 22, 2006 and focused on reducing opportunities for corruption, in targeted government institutions, by removing administrative barriers, improving public service delivery and strengthening border management of trade. The program concluded on February 28, 2009. An independent impact evaluation was undertaken on Zambia's threshold program to assess its outcomes. The full report can be viewed here.
Country Compact
Zambia is currently developing an MCC compact.
For comparison, review Zambia's most recent Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP).
Country Eligibility
In the FY2011 selection process, Zambia passed all six Ruling Justly indicators, four of the five Investing in People indicators, and all six Economic Freedom indicators. Zambia is a low income country (LIC).
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators
Review Zambia's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators
Learn more about the MCC’s country selection process
Country Facts
Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)
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Per capita income (GNI, current US$)
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$970
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Poverty rate ($2 a day)
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81.5%
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GDP growth (annual)
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6.3%
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Population, total
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12,935,368
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Rural population (% of total)
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64%
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Life expectancy
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45 yrs
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Literacy rate
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71%
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Zambia Country Brief from the World Bank
Other U.S. Policies
Review USAID Zambia's Mission page
Review USAID's strategy in Zambia
Other Donors
The top three donors to Zambia in 2009 were:
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Donor
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Gross ODA,
2008-2009 average (USD millions) |
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United States
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229
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EU Institutions
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144
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IMF (SAF, ESAF, PRGF)
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127
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Source: OECD/DAC Database
*ODA is official development assistance
Other Resources
U.S. Department of State country profile providing background on Zambia’s history and U.S.-Zambia relations