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Zambia
Zambia is procuring an integrator for a MOSIP-based digital ID, aiming to reach 80 percent of people by end of 2026. The central bank plans CBDC research and a plan during 2024-2026.
Digital ID · Goal 16.9
Digital ID in Zambia
- Program
- Digital ID (INRIS / MOSIP), Smart Zambia Institute
- Status
- Being built or piloted
- National ID card
- ID card compulsory
- Biometrics
- Yes
In March 2026 Smart Zambia Institute sought an international integrator for a MOSIP-based platform funded by the World Bank, targeting 2 million people first and 80 percent by end of 2026. Sources on current enrolment conflict, so no figure is given.
Digital money · Goal 8.10
Central bank digital currency
- Status
- Research
The Bank of Zambia's 2023 payment plan said it would set a CBDC plan between 2024 and 2026.
On the record
What has happened, newest first
- 2026-03Rolling it out
Smart Zambia Institute sought a MOSIP system integrator for a national digital ID. Mobile ID World ↗
UN and WHO
How Zambia has voted
- WHO
- Accepted the 2024 rule changes
- Pandemic Agreement (May 2025)
- No recorded objection
- Migration compact (Dec 2018)
- Voted yes
- Paris climate deal
- Party
- SDG Index 2026
- 53.9 · rank 150 of 169
- Progress reports to the UN (VNRs)
- 2
Sovereignty score
How the 0 adds up
- 0No tracked actions either way.
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Country research checked Oct 2026. Tracker data checked 11 Oct 2026. Every claim links to its source.