Anchoring Zambia’s socio-economic development on science, technology and innovation
The Zambia Academy of Sciences is an independent grouping of top natural and social scientists and engineers established to primarily promote technological discovery and innovation; promote research and its utilisation in the development of science and technology; and investigate matters of public interest relating to science and technology. It seeks to advance science, including life and physical sciences, medicine, engineering, mathematics, social science and technology as a vehicle for the attainment of sustainable development for Zambia. The Zambia Academy of Sciences promotes, supports, recognises and celebrates excellence in science and technology.
The Zambia Academy of Sciences was initially registered under the Societies Act in 2005. In 2020 the Zambia Academy of Sciences Act No. 18 of 2020, gave the Academy legal backing and more power to deliver on its mandate. It is an independent institution of distinguished scientists, engineers, and other professionals. The Academy, in the exercise of its functions, collaborates with existing entities whose functions relate to the development of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and their offshoot innovations.
Dear Scientific Community in Zambia and abroad.
Welcome to the Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS)! The Academy is a multidisciplinary scientific thinktank dedicated to promoting scientific discovery and innovation to address national and international
challenges requiring scientific solutions in order to contribute to the national, regional, and global socio-economic development. Through our work, we strive to provide independent, evidence- informed advice to the Zambian government on matters related to science and technology. The academy has a unique position in science and technology due to its multidisciplinary nature; incorporating scientists from health, engineering, mathematics, agriculture, mining, social sciences and essentially any discipline. This unique position makes it an important pool for scientific andtechnological knowledge and expertise.
The ZaAS was established by Act No. 18 of 2020 in Zambia and is governed by the Governing Council, which supervises the Secretariat that is led by the Executive Director. The Governing Council functions through its various Committees: Medicine and Health Sciences, Finance and Resource Mobilization, Audit and Risk Management, Research and Publications, Awards, Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, Social Sciences. Currently, the Academy has 53 Fellows and Ordinary Members coming from a wide range of fields, including Life Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Social Sciences.
The Academy is funded through membership fees, grants, and donations. We are grateful to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for providing seed funding to establish and kickstart the operations of the Academy.
The Academy collaborates with various organizations in Zambia and internationally. The Academy has collaborated with the Bank of Zambia, the University of Zambia, ZANACO, Shoprite Zambia, Zulu Burrow Development Consultants Ltd., National Institute for Industrial & Scientific Research, National STEM Foundation, Dziwa Science And Technology Trust, (DSaT), UNESCO, African Academy of Sciences, Network of African Science Academies, Academy of Science of South Africa, The Royal Society (UK), Inter-Academy Partnership, Germany Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and International Council for Science (ICSU).
Internationally, the ZaAS is a member of the International Science Council (ISC) and the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) and has contributed to these bodies by participating in various activities, as well as ZaAS scientists sitting on committees with specific assignments. Regionally, the Academy is also a member of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) since 2006.
I wish to invite you to become a member of the Academy today! Please click on the link below to guide you on how you can become a member of this important scientific think tank.
Professor Godfrey Biemba
President
The Academy is a legal entity with governance and management structures. It is governed by a General Assembly which is comprised of all the members specified in Article 10 of the Academy Constitution. The General Assembly is the mandatory annual meeting of all the members of the Academy and it is the Supreme Authority of the Academy.
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The Zambia Academy of Sciences is an independent organization uniting leading scientists and engineers. Its mission includes promoting technological innovation, advancing research, and utilizing science and technology for sustainable development in Zambia, fostering excellence in the field.