About the Labour Institute of Zambia (LIZ)
A statutory learning and research institution devoted to enhancing labour market literacy in Zambia
The Labour Institute of Zambia (LIZ) is a statutory learning and research institution established on 13 March 2013 under the Societies Act, Cap 119 of the Laws of Zambia. We are devoted to enhancing labour market literacy, jurisprudential development, and professional competency in employment and industrial relations.
LIZ operates within a Tripartite Plus Labour Market Model, integrating government, employers, workers, academia, and civil society. We deliver capacity-building through blended modalities—face-to-face, virtual, and massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Our work is focused on promoting decent work, fair labour standards, and social justice in Zambia. We achieve this through strategic collaborations with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and other national, regional, and international institutions.
Our History
The Labour Institute of Zambia was established in 2013 to address the evolving needs of Zambia's labour market. The country's economic diversification, regional integration, and international treaty obligations required a dedicated institution to focus on labour market literacy, labour governance training, and employment law reform.
Since our inception, we have been a key partner in shaping Zambia's labour landscape, working closely with the government, trade unions, employer associations, and civil society organizations.
Our Team
The Labour Institute of Zambia is led by a team of distinguished labour law experts, academics, and consultants with decades of combined experience in labour relations, social law, and human rights.
Kayula Kasonde
Director
Experienced development and management professional with over a decade of experience in the public and development sectors.
Clement Kasonde
Executive Director
Leading expert in international and domestic labour law, social economy, and human rights with extensive experience in education and training.
Mr. John Lukonde
Programme Manager
Experienced HR and programme management specialist with extensive background in local government administration.
Our team also includes senior consultants, legal scholars, and specialists in various areas of labour law and industrial relations.
Meet Our Full TeamKey Collaborations
Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and International Labour Organization (ILO)
Publication of A Guide to the Labour Law for MSMEs in Construction (2014).
ILO
Evaluation of Industrial Relations Dispute Prevention and Resolution in the Mining Sector in Zambia (2015).
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Zambia
Trade Union Merger Initiative in Zambia between ZCTU and FFTUZ (2016–2018).
FES-LIZ
Mapping Zambia's Extractive Industry and its Contribution to National Development (2016).
ZCTU, SASK of Finland, and ZILARD
Facilitated Self-Assessment Project – Advocacy to Champion the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Working Life in Zambia (2025).
LIZ and ZILARD
Concept Note on Productivity in Zambia in Collaboration with ILO (2025).
Foundation for Labour Relations Ltd
LIZ developed Training Manual for Trade Unions in Zambia in collaboration with Mulungushi University (2017).
Academic Collaboration
Mulungushi University, University of Zambia, and ZaOU: Academic collaboration in curriculum development for Labour Law and Industrial Relations (From 2015 to date).
Ongoing Training Partnerships
FFTUZ, ZCTU, G4 Security, WCFCB, ZSIC-Life, Zsic-GI, ZPPA, NATSAVE, ZUFIAW, NESAWU, Foundation for Labour Relations Ltd, Alistair Logistics Zambia, JAWUZ and Judicial Service Commission: Joint statutory literacy, employment & labour law training, collective bargaining and conciliation process etc (From 2015 to date).