| Abbreviation | ZaAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 16, 2005 |
| Founded at | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Type | Learned society |
| Purpose | To promote scientific discovery and innovation, and to provide independent advice on science and technology matters |
| Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Fields | Science, technology, engineering and mathematics |
Membership (2021) | 42 members and fellows |
| Affiliations |
The Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS) is a non-profit organisation that provides perspectives on scientific matters and contributes to the nation's scientific education. It includes 42 members and fellows from various scientific disciplines, including academia, public and private sectors. The academy has a draft constitution and is subject to an Act of Parliament.[1][2]