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After a long struggle in educational reforms, HE in Zambia is undergoing changes mainly because of the rapid expansion in 2017. Higher education is presently undergoing a succession of crises due to the government subventions dropping in real terms as a result of a slowdown in economic growth, while student enrolment is expanding incredibly quickly as a result of increased demand for tertiary education. Universities are critical to the development of any nation. In underdeveloped nations, they are frequently the only institutions capable of generating highly trained labor, transferring technology, and creating new knowledge. With rising globalization, it is logical that when such institutions are under decline or stagnation, research and international attention take center stage. This study used the hexagon model of policy analysis to examine the fit and feasibility of the Zambian higher education policy. This paper reviews the higher education policy in Zambia, with a particular focus on the present-day global needs of Higher education and the current needs of both the society and individuals, along with the extended higher education financing. Additionally, prior to reaching conclusions, this research examines the issues influencing access to and the quality of higher education. As resources become scarce, political interference in the resource allocation process becomes more common. Using the hexagon model of policy analysis, this study contends that the adoption of a clear method for allocating resources within a supportive higher education policy framework is necessary. It proposes, as a way forward, that the ultimate objective of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in African higher education resides in a transparent resource allocation system that rewards success, despite substantial public funding. There is need to increase public funding, treat the business sector as a partner, strengthen industry-academia contact, and encourage research.

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