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.