Achievements and Lessons Learned in the Implementation of Groundwater Regulation in Zambia

This publication provides a brief overview of Zambia’s country context including water resources and water use. It summarizes the National Water Policy, 2010 and Water Resources Management Act, 2011 before describing what the three new Statutory Instruments specifically set out to regulate. The publication examines compliance with and enforcement of the regulations and the regulatory outcomes to date. Reflections by the authors and recommendations are summarised, as is a synopsis of key lessons learned.