Zambia and United Nations Strategic Development Partnership

The provided text outlines a high-level meeting between President Hakainde Hichilema and United Nations representatives to review their collaborative development roadmap for Zambia. 

A central focus of this partnership involves preparing for the 2026 general elections by improving voter education, legal frameworks, and launching iVerify Zambia to combat digital misinformation. 

Beyond governance, the UN is heavily invested in modernizing health systems through digital supply chain monitoring and the establishment of regional medical hubs to ensure reliable access to medicine. 

The two entities are also co-authoring the Ninth National Development Plan, which aims to align local policy with international progress goals for developing nations. 

Finally, President Hichilema emphasized the importance of maintaining a rules-based global order and advocated for reforming the UN Security Council to amplify African voices.