Public Affairs
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) is the Press, Culture and Education section of the Embassy. It runs an information section for press and the media, it also operates the Information Resource Center (IRC), popularly known as the American Center Library. PAS also has an educational advisor to provide information to those who would like to study in the United States. Furthermore, PAS administers exchange programs such as the international visitor program and the Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowships. Press inquiries to any section of the Embassy should be directed in the first instance to the Public Affairs Officer at the Public Affairs section.
Our head office in Washington produces an electronic file, called the Washington File, every working day. The easiest access to it, for users of the World Wide Web, is to click on the link above. There is also an edited version containing key items of local interest, The Washington Line which the Public Affairs section distributes to members of the press and government officials.
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The PAS administers a variety of educational exchange programs, including the Fulbright program. Although opportunities for undergraduate scholarships are nearly nonexistent, very large numbers of students come to the U.S. each year to take advantage of our highly advanced and frequently very specialized educational programs. PAS does have an education advisor who provides valuable information to individuals who have their own or other institutional means to study in the U.S., and need to know how to go about finding an appropriate university, how to apply, and how to prepare for student life in America. This office also provides information on the required examinations for entry into college and graduate programs only.
Public Affairs Office and Hours of Operation
Please direct all press inquiries to the Public Affairs Officer
Contact the following officers on the appropriate telephone and/or fax number as listed below:
- Public Affairs Officer
Tel: (260)-211-357-000
Fax: +260 (0) 211-357-224 - Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Tel: (260)-211-357-000
Fax: +260 (0) 211-357-224 - Cultural Affairs Specialist
Tel: (260)-211-357-000
Fax: +260 (0) 211-357-224 - Administrative Assistant
Tel: (260)-211-357-000
Fax: +260 (0) 211-357-224 - American Center Librarian
Tel: (260)-211-357-000
Fax: +260 (0) 211-357-224
American Center Hours of Operation
The American Center is open during the following hours from Monday through Friday.
- Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 hrs
- Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00 hrs
- Sunday: -- Closed --
The library is closed on Zambian and U.S. holidays.