The Role of the Academia in a Growing National Economy

📕 This book contains proceedings of monthly Public Forum Discussions organized by the Zambian Open University. They were primarily aimed at opening up discussions on key national development issues with a view of finding ways of addressing the challenges faced and improving upon their strengths. The book contains the following paper presentations: Culture: the Missing Dimension in National Development; Climate change and Vision 2030; The Triangle of Separation of Powers in Zambia: Where do our Law-makers belong?; Corporate Governance: The case of private companies in Zambia; Fuel Supply Chain in Zambia; Photo Reporting: The Ethical Challenges affecting the Media; Science Literacy and Vision 2030; Opportunities and Challenges of the Zambian Budgeting System for Growth and Development of Zambia; and Impact of Child Labour on Education in Zambia. This book has a wide readership, ranging from researchers, students, practitioners (lectures, teachers, adult educators), community leaders, Non-Governmental Organisations, Faith-Based Organisations, traditional leaders to the Government. The readership has a paramount responsibility of being significant actors in development processes.