Zambia has become the fourth African country to attain Provisional Signatory Status to the Washington Accord under the International Engineering Alliance.
This alignment is expected to remove barriers to professional mobility and career advancement, enabling Zambian engineers to practise in 25 jurisdictions without being subjected to additional accreditation or supplementary re-evaluation processes.
The milestone follows the successful defence of Zambia’s application by the Engineering Institution of Zambia during the IEA Annual General Assembly, held in Cape Town.
The recognition provides assurance that the nation’s infrastructure and engineering projects are supported by highly qualified professionals, thereby enhancing economic competitiveness and elevating Zambia’s profile on the global stage.
In addition, this international recognition is expected to increase investor confidence and attract foreign direct investment, particularly in the mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other engineering-driven sectors.
This is contained in a statement issued by Eng. Wesley Kaluba
President – EIZ
By Staff Reporter
