# US and Zambia Sign Commercial Development MOU

The Governments of the United States and the Republic of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance strategic priority commercial projects in Zambia over the next five years. This agreement facilitates U.S. private sector engagement across multiple sectors including agribusiness, energy, mining, healthcare, manufacturing, IT, tourism, education, and transportation. Key U.S. agencies such as the Department of Commerce, USAID, USTDA, DFC, and MCC will coordinate efforts to support investment facilitation, information exchange, and capacity building aimed at sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development in Zambia.

- This MOU signals expanded opportunities for U.S. contractors and investors to participate in diverse commercial projects in Zambia, backed by coordinated U.S. government support.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of multiple federal agencies, indicating potential for various contracting vehicles and funding mechanisms.
- Companies with expertise in infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and resource development may find new avenues for partnership and project execution.
- The five-year timeframe provides a strategic horizon for planning and aligning business development efforts with U.S. government facilitation programs.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of the Republic of Zambia
- Government of the United States of America
- Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
- Department of Commerce
- United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

### Sources
- [MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PRIORITY COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN ZAMBIA](https://www.trade.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/zambia%20mou%20033023.pdf?v=1789996290968) - ITA