Zambia's NHIMA & CIG Sign MOU to Deepen Partnership in Capability Development
March 7, 2022
Joint Press Release between the National Health Insurance Management Authority and
the Chandler Governance Group
LUSAKA (Zambia), 7 March 2022 — The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) and the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), thus formalising a partnership that began back in 2019.
Through this MOU, both organisations commit to deepen the existing partnership through capability development in the areas of governance, strategic planning and performance management.
The signing ceremony was held in person at the new NHIMA offices in Lusaka. The MOU was signed by Mr James Kapesa, Director General of NHIMA; and Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG).
“Today, we are taking the partnership between NHIMA and CGG to a new level, joining the institutions that are currently affiliated worldwide. I am confident that through our efforts and commitment, we will be able to develop even stronger relationships and friendships between
NHIMA and CGG.”
Mr James Kapesa
Director General of National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of CAG, also expressed gratitude for the partnership between both organisations:
“We are honoured to have been part of NHIMA’s developmental journey and are excited to deepen this partnership with an official MOU signing. CIG and NHIMA share a respect for organisational excellence and good governance and we look forward to future collaborations with NHIMA”
Mr Kenneth Sim
Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance, and
Deputy Executive Director of Chandler Governance Group
About National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
The National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) is a corporate body established by the National Health Insurance Act No 2. of 2018 supported by Statutory Instrument No.63 of 2019. NHIMA has since implemented the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to facilitate access to quality insured health services for all Zambian Citizens and Established Residents. NHIMA is mandated to manage and administer the NHIS members’ pooled funds for purposes of providing equitable access to essential healthcare based on the principles of solidarity, equity and cross subsidisation of financial and health risks. The NHIS is a sound and innovative healthcare financing mechanism created to supplement Zambia’s household and National expenditure on health to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
For more news and information, visit https://www.nhima.co.zm/.
About the Chandler Governance Group (CGG)
The Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is an international organisation focusing on public sector effectiveness and capability development. We work with national and local governments to train and develop leaders, strengthen public institutions and systems, benchmark government capabilities, and share good practices.
For more news and information, visit www.chandlergovernance.com or follow CGG on Facebook, X and LinkedIn @ChandlerGOV.
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Chandler Governance Group
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