Zambia

Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
2.08

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing acceptance: Basic literacy, more complex tasks.

  • Skills and Literacy

    2.92

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.

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  • Usage and Adoption

    1.02

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Transactional: Moderate use, gaps in access.

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  • Culture Norms

    1.78

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Tolerant: Tech as last resort.

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  • Civic Engagement

    2.61

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Community: Tech solves local issues, citizen decision influence.

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Connectivity
2.54

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing access, exclusion gaps.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    2.1

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.

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  • Access Enablers

    2.98

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Limited: Consistently lower access, ignored differentiation.

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Government
2.27

Stage 3: Systematic

Shared vision, limited funds, strategic planning.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    1.37

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Informal: Scattered support, no national framework.

    93% Data Availability

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    2.5

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digital seeds: Growing skills, some insourcing, developing strategy.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    3.57

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated digitalization: Centralized, redesigned, data-centric.

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  • Open Government

    1.64

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Reactionary: Limited sharing, key stakeholder input.

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Regulation
3.24

Stage 4: Differentiating

Advanced: Substantive laws, strong enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    3.75

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Key data rights protected, enforced.

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  • Emerging Technologies

    2.15

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Discuss need to regulate tech impact.

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  • Fair Market Competition

    3.71

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Adaptive taxation, national IP protection.

    67% Data Availability

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  • Cybersecurity

    3.01

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Budget support, growing practice.

    75% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.05

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

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  • Human Rights

    2.77

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Regulated: Focus on political rights.

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Economy
0.31

Stage 1: Basic

Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.

  • Business

    0.2

    Stage 1: Basic

    Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.

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  • Financial Services

    0.45

    Stage 1: Basic

    Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    0.59

    Stage 1: Basic

    Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

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Digital Public Infrastructure
3.63

Stage 4: Differentiating

Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.

  • Payments

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Transformational: Widespread digital payments, local currencies.

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  • Identification

    2.3

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digitalized: Machine-readable records, workflows set.

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  • Data Exchange

    3.58

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Accessible: Governance, data use, decision-making.

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
3.84
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
2.29
  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Systematically advancing key aspects of freedom of expression both online and offline through legislation based on some priority areas with rare instances of digital rights being violated but some institutional frameworks/legislation missing

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Right to Privacy
4.15
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
5
  • Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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