Goal
The  Government of the Republic of Zambia has set out to facilitate for the provision of infrastructure and effective delivery of social services through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in order to ensure that there is economic growth through enhanced productivity, improved competitiveness and wealth creation.

Policy Objectives and Strategies
i. To promote efficient use of resources in infrastructure development and management and delivery of services through:
       a. Development effective and efficient procurement procedures;
       b. Attracting private sector financing/investment; and
       c. Creation of capacity for effective contract management.
ii. To provide services and delivery of services in accordance with international standards as follows:
      a. Enforcement of standards and Laws; and
      b. Establishment of effective networking among key stakeholders.
iii. To promote sustainable socio-economic Infrastructure Development and related services through:
      a. Strengthening of public and private institutions in the development and management of Infrastructure and services;
      b. Creation of awareness on environmental issues; and
      c. Promotion of the use of appropriate technology.
iv. To obtain value for money from investment in infrastructure and services through:
      a. Promotion of competitive pricing that would ensure reasonable return on infrastructure development and related services;
      b. Establishing favourable fiscal policy to encourage private sector investment; and
      c. Providing risk hedging mechanisms for PPPs.
v. To promote effective and efficient delivery of public infrastructure and related services through:
      a. Providing appropriate incentives to respective stakeholders to encourage high level of performance;
      b. Minimising costs and time in processing PPP transactions; and
      c. Establishing accountability mechanisms for end-users.
vi. To promote innovation in the development of infrastructure and services through:
      a. Establishment of framework for technology and skills transfer; 
      b. Strengthening research and development institutions; and
      c. Facilitating skills training.
vii. To enhance confidence between the public and private sectors for development of infrastructure and service provision through the             promotion of public-private sector consultation and dialogue.
viii. To create employment opportunities for Zambians through:
      a. Promotion of equal opportunities for men and women;
      b. Ensuring the employment of indigenous expertise in PPP projects; and
      c. Encouraging partnerships between Zambian and foreign firms.
ix. To administer the implementation of PPP Infrastructure projects through the establishment of a PPP Unit as an independent statutory body that will be housed in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning and will provide technical support on PPP and services development related issues.