Pre-briefing session : December 5 (Fri.), 16:00 Japan time Participation URL
Study Tour Dates :March 1 (Sun.) – March 7 (Sat.), 2026
Click here to apply: Application Form (Application deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025)
Zambia is located in the center of the Southern African region. Although landlocked, Zambia shares borders with eight neighboring countries and has excellent access to neighboring countries. Zambia is a member of COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), SADC (Southern African Development Community), and AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area), and these regional integrations have expanded access to the African market of 1.4 billion people. In addition, the Zambian government is actively promoting foreign investment, aiming to expand value chains in mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, and there are numerous business opportunities for Japanese companies to utilize their technologies and services. Through this business study tour, you will visit local companies, organizations, and business environments at each stage of the manufacturing supply chain in Zambia, from upstream to downstream, and explore new business possibilities in Africa’s growing markets!
Please refer to the following URL for an overview of JICA projects in Zambia and development issues related to the manufacturing industry.
About Zambia: Zambia |About JICA
Projects: Representative Projects ｜ Overseas Activities – JICA
Zambia Manufacturing Sector: Zambia – Sector of Interest (Manufacturing) | About Business – JICA
Study Tour Overview
Study Tour Dates :From Sunday, March 1 to Saturday, March 7, 2026
Study Tours:.
Application Form (Application deadline: December 19, 2025)
Tour details (tentative): Meet at the site and disband at the site.
Visits, inspections, and exchange of information and opinions with local government agencies (relevant ministries, administrative implementation agencies, etc.)
Visits, inspections, and networking with local private companies and organizations
Tour of logistics facilities
Networking sessions with local and Japanese participating companies
Site visits to JICA projects (related projects, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, etc.) and discussions with JICA experts
Draft itinerary
*Specific dates and destinations will be adjusted after participants are confirmed, based on their requests.
Please note that we may not be able to meet your request.
Itinerary Remarks 3/1 (Sun) Arrival in Zambia Local meeting 3/2 (Mon) Brief orientation at hotel
Visit government officials, economic organizations, and related companies Lusaka 3/3 (Tue) Lusaka→Ndola (by air)
Visits by government officials, economic organizations, and related companies Copperbelt 3/4 (Wed) Visits by government officials, economic organizations, and related companies
(Dinner) Networking Dinner @ Copperbelt-JETRO Joint Implementation Copperbelt 3/5 (Thu) Ndola→Lusaka (by air)
Visit local human resources, technology-related organizations (TIVET, UNZA, NISIR, ZACCI, etc.), MFEZ, industrial park Lusaka 3/6 (Fri) Morning: Visit government officials, economic organizations, related companies
Afternoon：Business Forum / Business Meetings (individual business meetings)
(Dinner) Networking Dinner @ Lusaka – JETRO Joint Implementation Lusaka 3/7 (Sat) Departure from Zambia Local Dismissal
Participation fees and required costs:
Costs borne by JICA
(1) Local lodging expenses
(2) Expenses for travel within Zambia
(3) Participation fees for various events
(1) Local lodging expenses (2) Travel expenses within Zambia (3) Participation in various events Expenses to be borne by participants
Expenses other than those covered by JICA above, including airfare between Japan and Zambia.
*Please see the attached application guidelines for more details.
Number of participating companies: up to 10 (1~2 per company)
Language: English (JICA’s Japanese staff will accompany the tour, but basically there will be no Japanese-English interpretation)
What you can expect from participating in a Study Tour
Understanding the Supply Chain
The tour will explore the business potential in Zambia by observing and visiting local companies that support the manufacturing supply chain in Zambia, from raw material procurement to production, packaging, and distribution.
Understanding of infrastructure and logistics
Zambia is a member of COMESA, SADC, and AfCFTA, and the value of Zambia’s logistics and imports/exports from January to October 2024 is estimated at approximately $17.6 billion, a 38.9% increase from 2023 (ZamStats, 2024). Through visits to key ministries and agencies, the tour will gather information on the current status and future prospects of infrastructure, including the Nacala Corridor and Lobito, as well as government initiatives to promote trade.
Understanding of local human resources, technology level, etc.
Visit vocational training schools (TEVETA) and universities to understand the skill level and potential of the manufacturing workforce.
Networking with local companies and Japanese companies in Africa
A networking event will be held. Through co-hosting the event with JETRO, it is possible to network not only with local companies in Zambia, but also with Japanese companies looking to expand into Africa.
*The above is just a suggestion and will be adjusted as much as possible according to participants’ requests.
Recommended for companies such as
Considering applying for the JICA Business Support Program for Small and Medium Enterprises and SDGs (JICA Biz)
We want to contribute to solving problems in Zambia by utilizing our technology, products, and services.
Processing companies: Companies that provide value-added technologies and services utilizing Zambia’s resources (agricultural products, etc.).
Equipment and machinery suppliers: companies that provide manufacturing equipment, processing machinery, quality control systems, and maintenance solutions.
Logistics and supply chain solutions: companies that provide warehousing, cold chain, transportation management systems, inventory management, and distribution solutions.
Packaging and materials-related companies: Companies that provide packaging machinery, packaging materials, labeling systems, and product preservation technology.
Companies wishing to enter the supply chain: suppliers and major manufacturers in Zambia, as well as companies wishing to build partnerships with mining operations.
Service companies: companies that provide engineering services, maintenance, technical training, production optimization, etc.
Application Guidelines
Flow of Implementation
Date Activity Friday, December 5, 2025 Pre-departure briefing (online) Friday, December 19, 2025 Application deadline by January 9, 2026 Notification of results mid-February 2026 Pre-departure briefing (online) Sunday, March 1 – Saturday, March 7, 2026 Business study tour Late March 2026 Return Debriefing and follow-up support
(Online)
How to Apply for Study Tour
Study Tour Dates: Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Saturday, March 7, 2026
Study Tours:.
Application Form (Application deadline: December 19, 2025)
prior briefing
Pre-briefing: Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. for about 1 hour
Please join from this URL. Participation URL
Pre-briefing program schedule
Program Period Greeting from JICA office 5 mins Current status and challenges of manufacturing industry in Zambia 10 mins Tour overview – how to apply 10 mins SME/SDGs business support program (JICA Biz) 10 mins Q&A 15 mins
Contact for Study Tour Application and Inquiries
JICA Zambia office: [email protected]
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