Cabinet office
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Zambia |
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| Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
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| Parent agency | Office of the President |
| Website | https://www.cabinet.gov.zm |
The Cabinet Office of Zambia is the highest administrative office responsible for coordinating the activities of the Public Service of Zambia. Operating under the Office of the President, the Cabinet Office provides strategic leadership and facilitates the implementation of government policies and programs.
Functions
The Cabinet Office's core functions include:
- Coordinating government ministries and institutions to ensure policy coherence.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Public Service.
- Providing administrative support to the Cabinet of Zambia.
- Overseeing provincial and district administration.
- Promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability.
- Advancing gender equity and equality across government operations.
- Managing presidential affairs and supporting state functions.
Organizational structure
The Cabinet Office is headed by the Secretary to the Cabinet, who also serves as the Head of the Public Service and chief advisor to the President on public administration. The Secretary is supported by two Deputy Secretaries responsible for:
- Administration and Finance
- Economic Development
Divisions within the Cabinet Office include:
- Administration Division
- Management Development Division
- Policy Coordination and Monitoring Division
- Office of the Former Presidents
Role in governance
In Zambia's governance framework, the Cabinet Office plays a key role in ensuring effective coordination between ministries and adherence to Cabinet decisions. It functions as a central node for the implementation of the government's strategic development agenda.
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