# U.S. and Zambia Promote Projects

The United States and Zambia signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding on March 30, 2023, to encourage U.S. private-sector participation in strategic commercial projects in Zambia. The five-year arrangement covers agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, digital services, tourism, education, and transportation, and promotes transparent, sustainable procurement. It identifies potential U.S. agency support and financing channels but creates no funding obligation, guarantee of an award, or procurement commitment; businesses negotiate commercial terms directly with the Zambian government as applicable. The MOU remains within its intended term, which runs through March 2028.

- U.S. firms can evaluate project opportunities across the listed sectors and engage directly with relevant Zambian counterparts; the MOU itself does not establish a solicitation or guarantee a contract.
- The MOU identifies potential support from U.S. agencies including the Department of Commerce, USTDA, USAID, and DFC. The separately extracted entities also identify MCC and USAID-supported activities, including a $350 million water and sanitation compact and trade and investment programs.
- Contractors should distinguish agency support or project preparation from funded procurements, and assess each opportunity’s specific financing, procurement terms, and contracting authority before committing resources.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry of the Republic of Zambia
- U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

### 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=1794751890962) - ITA