Recommendation 14 (Parties and Candidates) Zambia 2011
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZM/zambia-final-report-general-elections-eu-2011/at_download/file
The current provision that civil servants are not permitted to stand for election is unnecessary and prevents a large number of individuals from standing for public office. An appropriate alternative would seek to provide for a voluntary suspension period whilst registered as a candidate with an option to return to the workplace following the election if unelected.