ZAWA - Zambia Wildlife Authority


Zambia Wildlife Authority

In 1999, the Government of the Republic of Zambia took decision to transform the former Department of National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) into an autonomous body, the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA). ZAWA is governed by the Zambia Wildlife Act, No. 12 of 1998 and has its own Board of Directors. The Board are responsible for managing the Authority under the policy guidance of the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources. The primary objectives of ZAWA are:
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Documents

Submissions,comments,opinions & views are invited on the proposed amendment of the zawa wildlife act 2008 & the policy for national park and wildlife in zambia. see drafts *** under DOWN LOADABLE DOCUMENTS

Zambia wildlife Act 1998

The transforming of the National Parks and Wildlife Services into ZAWA reoriented the new wildlife authority towards a direction that revamped the country

Vission Statement

To achieve excellence in wildlife estate management by developing innovative approaches and partnerships that encompass best practice, and complete transparency and integrity.

Mission Statement

To contribute to the preservation of Zambia

Wildlife Act 1998

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