Research and Reports

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Our latest publications and reports

UNICEF combines its experience and well-collected evidence and analysis to create programmes, campaigns and initiatives wherever they are needed most. Explore our reports in Zambia to see how information can lead to change.

UNICEF Urban QUIP Report and Brief

A qualitative study of the Social Cash Transfer Programme in urban Zambia

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Investing in Zambia's Children

Zambia social service workforce investment case policy brief and reports

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Strengthening Community Health and Nutrition in Zambia

Case study

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An analysis of local authorities' debt and arrears in Zambia

This report examines the accumulation of debt and arrears for all 116 Local Authorities in Zambia

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Scaling up Nutrition Phase II - Second Edition

Discover more about the SUN-II programme in Zambia through the second edition of our newsletter

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1000 Days Pilot

Final Report

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Explore Zambia's Living Conditions

Through the 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey

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Zambia Humanitarian Situation Report

Update #10

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Recent publications list

08 April 2025

UNICEF Urban QUIP Report and Brief

A qualitative study of the Social Cash Transfer Programme in urban Zambia
See the full report
18 March 2025

Investing in Zambia's Children

Zambia social service workforce investment case policy brief and reports
See the full report
06 March 2025

Strengthening Community Health and Nutrition in Zambia

Case study
See the full report

Files available for download (1)

05 March 2025

An analysis of local authorities' debt and arrears in Zambia

This report examines the accumulation of debt and arrears for all 116 Local Authorities in Zambia
See the full report

Files available for download (1)

21 February 2025

Scaling up Nutrition Phase II - Second Edition

Discover more about the SUN-II programme in Zambia through the second edition of our newsletter
See the full report

Files available for download (2)

30 January 2025

1000 Days Pilot

Final Report
See the full report

Files available for download (1)

02 December 2024

Explore Zambia's Living Conditions

Through the 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey
See the full report
19 November 2024

Zambia Humanitarian Situation Report

Update #10
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Files available for download (1)

15 October 2024

UNICEF Zambia Cholera and Drought Response

Flash Update
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Files available for download (1)

06 October 2024

An Analytical Brief of the 2025 Social Sector Budget

Theme: Climate resilience and social equity-balancing budget priorities
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04 October 2024

Analysis of the 2025 National Budget

Bold Plans, Harsh Realities: Pathways to Inclusive Growth
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Files available for download (1)

22 September 2024

UNICEF Zambia Cholera and Drought Response

Flash Update
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Files available for download (1)

Explore the data from UNICEF

Office of Research

The Office of Research – Innocenti – is UNICEF’s dedicated research centre. Its core mandate is to undertake cutting-edge, policy-relevant research that equips the organization and the wider global community to deliver results for children.

Evaluation

This database contains abstracts and full text reports of evaluations, studies and surveys related to UNICEF programmes. These evaluations determine the relevance, impact, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of our work.

Data at UNICEF

This website is a gateway to reliable and open data and analysis on the situation of children and women worldwide. When the right data are in the right hands at the right time, decisions can be better informed, more equitable and more likely to protect children’s rights. 

2018 DHS

The 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) is a national sample survey designed to provide up-to-date information on areas including child mortality, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS.