Our Programmes | Election Observation & Civic Education — PIC Zambia
Our Programmes

Advancing Democracy Through Action

PIC addresses the full electoral cycle — from grassroots civic education to independent observation and national-level advocacy.

Programme 01

Professional Election Observation

Independent. Rigorous. Credible.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy. PIC deploys trained non-partisan observers to monitor every critical stage of the electoral cycle across Zambia.

  • Candidate and voter registration processes
  • Campaign period conduct and media coverage
  • Polling station operations on election day
  • Vote counting, tabulation, and results declaration
  • Post-election dispute and petition processes

Our observers are trained in internationally recognised methodologies, operate under strict codes of conduct, and produce evidence-based reports that build public confidence.

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PIC Zambia official presenting evidence at a parliamentary committee advocacy meeting in Lusaka
PIC Zambia youth volunteers conducting outdoor community voter education session in Zambia
Programme 02

Civic Education & Voter Empowerment

Informed Citizens. Stronger Democracy.

An election is only as meaningful as the participation it generates. PIC delivers civic education programmes designed to equip Zambian citizens with the knowledge and confidence to participate fully in democratic life.

  • Community voter education workshops
  • Youth leadership and civic literacy programmes
  • Outreach to rural and underserved communities
  • Educational materials in local languages
  • Engagement with schools, faith communities, and community groups

We go beyond voter registration drives — we build long-term democratic culture that sustains accountability between election cycles.

Programme 03

Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy

Research That Drives Reform.

PIC's advocacy is grounded in evidence. We conduct independent research into electoral processes, democratic governance, and civic freedoms — using our findings to engage policymakers, electoral commissions, and civil society stakeholders in meaningful dialogue about reform.

  • Electoral law and policy analysis
  • Engagement with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
  • Submissions to parliamentary processes
  • Collaboration with regional and international civil society networks
  • Public statements and media engagement on governance issues
PIC Zambia governance committee meeting with officials in a Lusaka boardroom
PIC Zambia delegates at an International Service for Human Rights conference in Lusaka
Programme 04

Partnerships & Capacity Building

Stronger Together.

PIC recognises that democratic progress requires collective action. We partner with local civil society organisations, international democracy networks, academic institutions, and community groups — sharing knowledge, building capacity, and amplifying impact.

  • UNODC — Fast-Tracking UNCAC Implementation
  • International Service for Human Rights (ISHR)
  • Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA)
  • Alternative Mining Indaba — Cape Town
  • Zambia civil society governance networks
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Media & Advocacy

PIC on the National Stage

PIC Zambia national coordinator Gilbert Chisenga featured on Pan Africa Radio 96.1FM governance debate
PIC Zambia spokesperson at Ndola Millennium Radio advocacy interview
PIC Zambia Gilbert Chisenga featured on Capital FM 99.7 Mid Morning Show
Gilbert Chisenga of People's Initiative Charter live on TV1 Zambia discussing governance
PIC Zambia team at Millennium Radio Kabwe 93.5FM interview

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