Zambia Evidence Lab

The Zambia Evidence Lab is a groundbreaking, government-led project, spearheaded by the government of Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and National Planning (MoFNP) with support from the International Growth Centre (IGC). It is designed to enhance the use of data and evidence in making policy decisions.

The Lab is fully integrated within the MoFNP and is closely aligned with the government of Zambia’s priorities, serving the needs of policymakers.  The Lab’s in-house team, including government economists, statisticians, and data engineers, work hand-in-hand with MoFNP staff to develop relevant, actionable outputs.

The Lab is a key resource for all ministries and departments within the government of Zambia, supporting policy innovation by leveraging the vast datasets already available within government systems. It helps connect policymakers’ questions to the data they hold, transforming raw data into actionable insights that improve governance outcomes.

The Lab is committed to working in collaboration with Zambian policymakers at every stage, from identifying priority areas and curating policy questions to producing data-driven outputs. This ensures that the outputs are directly relevant and valuable for the government’s ongoing and future policy needs​.