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ABOUT JAP

The Job Accelerator Project (JAP) is a policy advisory and delivery support unit commissioned by the Office of the Economic Advisor at State House. JAP works with the Zambian Government and its partners to design and implement reforms that promote job creation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth.

JAP is implemented by Kivu International

Delivering national FISP

reform at scale by working with the Ministry of Agriculture to support 100% e-Voucher rollout across all 116 districts, enabling over 1 million farmers to access inputs through 973 private agro-dealers, strengthening markets and rural job creation.

OUR IMPACT

Supported Ministry of SME Development reforms, raising exemption thresholds by 150% and reducing penalties by 90%, improving compliance and freeing up capital for Zambia’s small businesses -  which account for 97% of firms and 88% of employment.

Worked with State House to develop policy frameworks and strengthen institutional capacity to coordinate economic reform and employment priorities across ministries.

OUR FUNDERS

JAP is funded by the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 

JAP also receives project-specific funding from the World Bank. 

TESTIMONIALS

"E-voucher is the way to go"

His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia

AfricaWorks, 
4 Bishops Road,
Kabulonga, Lusaka
Email: info@japzambia.org
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