Recommendation 12 (Parties and Candidates) Zambia 2011
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZM/zambia-final-report-general-elections-eu-2011/at_download/file
In respect to candidate nominations, removal of the provisions of Zambian parentage and sponsorship by a political party to qualify as a presidential candidate would guarantee the universal right to stand for public office to all Zambians, in line with Zambia’s international commitments.