United States–Zambia relations

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United States – Zambia relations
Map indicating locations of USA and Zambia

United States
Zambia

The diplomatic relationship between the

President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR), in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS.

In addition to supporting development projects, the United States has provided considerable emergency food aid during periods of drought and flooding through the

UN High Commission for Refugees and other agencies[5][citation needed
].

According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 59% of

Zambians approve of U.S. leadership, with 30% disapproving and 11% uncertain.[6]

On 14 October 2020, the US government pledged to implement a five-year development assistance and program in Zambia worth $1.9 billion. The five-year strategy is said to focus on education, health, economic development, and democratic governance.[7]

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

In 2007, U.S. assistance to Zambia exceeded $259 million. USAID's program in Zambia included over $116 million for HIV/AIDS programs utilizing PEPFAR funding and $11 million to fight corruption and increase trade under the MCA Threshold Program. In addition to programs funded through

Millennium Challenge Account
Threshold Program, USAID's program in Zambia supported training and technical assistance to promote economic growth through trade and investment; create health and educational opportunities to improve lives; and reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS through multi-sectoral responses.

Peace Corps

A country agreement inviting the

PEPFAR[8][citation needed]. Volunteers live primarily in rural villages in remote parts of the country without running water, electricity
, or other amenities. Peace Corps Zambia has one of the highest rates of extension (third-year volunteers) and enjoys successful partnerships with many other aid organizations in Zambia.

Principal U.S. Officials

Diplomatic missions

The U.S. Embassy in Zambia is in Lusaka. The United States established diplomatic relations with Zambia in 1964, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Zambia saw single-party rule from independence until 1973, when it formally became a one-party state. In 1991, Zambia began adopting multi-party democracy and a more liberalized economy. Zambia’s economic growth has not benefited the many rural and urban Zambians who continue to live in poverty. The Zambian government is pursuing a national development plan to reduce the economy’s reliance on the copper industry. The country’s primary challenges are to improve governance issues; restore debt sustainability, promote broad-based, inclusive economic growth; maintain adherence to democratic and constitutional principles; create employment; and develop its human capital.

The United States and Zambia enjoy cordial relations. U.S. goals in Zambia include reducing widespread poverty and building and sustaining a democratic, well-governed country that contributes positively to regional stability. The United States works closely with the Zambian government to defeat the HIV/AIDS pandemic that is widespread but stabilizing in Zambia, to promote economic growth and development, and to bring about political reform by promoting democratic principles and a responsible and responsive government.[9]

Ambassador Recalled to the U.S. Over LGBT Rights

In December 2019, the United States was reported to have recalled its

ambassador to Zambia after he spoke out publicly against the conviction of two men who were sentenced to prison in Zambia for consensual same-sex sexual activity. Then-President of Zambia Edgar Lungu declared Ambassador Daniel Lewis Foote persona non grata because he had criticized the verdict while accusing Zambia of not actively persecuting misappropriation of donor aid.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Andy DeRoche, Kenneth Kaunda, the United States and Southern Africa (London: Bloomsbury, 2016).
  2. ISBN 978-1-4330-6006-9
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  3. ^ Hydrant (http://www.hydrant.co.uk), Site designed and built by (2015-10-19). "Improving public administration and combating corruption". The Commonwealth. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  4. ^ "EMBASSIES GRAPPLE TO GUIDE FOREIGN AID". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. ^ "Funds from the United States enable WFP to meet growing needs of DRC refugees in Zambia | World Food Programme". www.wfp.org. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  6. Gallup
  7. ^ "United States Pledges Nearly $2 Billion in Assistance to Zambia". U.S. Embassy in Zambia. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Projects in Zambia". www.peacecorps.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  9. ^ "U.S. Relations With Zambia". Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  10. ^ "US recalls ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row". BBC News. 24 December 2019.

External links

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