EU
ZAMBIA-EU KEY FIGURES
| EU Grant Commitment | Focus Areas | Partnership Anniversary | 2026 Dialogue Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over EUR 500 million | Energy, Infrastructure, Education, Health | 50 years (2025) | February 26, 2026 |
The European Union has committed more than EUR 500 million in grants to Zambia to support strategic development targets in energy, infrastructure, education and health through its Global Gateway strategy, a partnership marked with a 50th anniversary commemoration in May 2025.
The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the European Union convened their 2026 Partnership Dialogue on February 26, 2026 in Lusaka, with EU Ambassador Karolina Stasiak highlighting continued support for the Lobito Corridor through the Global Gateway 360 approach.
EU Grant Commitments
The European Union has committed over EUR 500 million in grants to Zambia to support its strategic development targets, securing sustainable investment in energy, infrastructure, education and health through the Global Gateway strategy to boost inclusive growth[1]. On May 9, 2025, the European Union and Zambia commemorated the 50th anniversary of their partnership[1].
The 2026 Partnership Dialogue
The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the European Union convened the 2026 Zambia-EU Partnership Dialogue on February 26, 2026 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, led on the Zambian side by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe and on the EU side by Ambassador Karolina Stasiak, alongside ambassadors from Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark[2]. Ambassador Stasiak highlighted that, through the Global Gateway 360 approach, the European Union and its Member States are working collectively to mobilise investment supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in Zambia, and specifically highlighted continued EU support for development of the Lobito Corridor[2].
Investment Opportunities
The EU’s EUR 500 million grant commitment, and its explicit backing of the Lobito Corridor through the Global Gateway strategy, points directly to energy, infrastructure, education and health as the sectors where EU-linked co-financing and development partnership opportunities are concentrated, complementing the Zambia-Lobito Railway Project covered on the dedicated Transport page[1][2].
Last Update: September 2026
