_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: Email: channdathelma1@gmail.com, chandathelma1@gmail.com; Cite as: Thelma, C. C. (2024). Civic Education and National Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of Zambia. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 50(6), 170–190. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i61404 Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies Volume 50, Issue 6, Page 170-190, 2024; Article no.AJESS.116901 ISSN: 2581-6268 Civic Education and National Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of Zambia Chanda Chansa Thelma a* a Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chreso University, Lusaka, Zambia. Author’s contribution The sole author designed, analysed, interpreted and prepared the manuscript. Article Information DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i61404 Open Peer Review History: This journal follows the Advanced Open Peer Review policy. Identity of the Reviewers, Editor(s) and additional Reviewers, peer review comments, different versions of the manuscript, comments of the editors, etc are available here: https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/116901 Received: 10/03/2024 Accepted: 12/05/2024 Published: 15/05/2024 ABSTRACT Overview: Civic education plays a crucial role in the development of nations by fostering informed and responsible citizenship, promoting democratic values, and strengthening social cohesion. Hence, this study presented a thorough examination of the relationship between civic education and national development. The study was conducted in Lusaka district, the capital city of Zambia from which the participants were selected for the study from 5 different organizations. Body of Knowledge: The study comprehended various aspects, including the definition and objectives of civic education, its importance in fostering democratic values, and its impact on social cohesion and economic growth. It dwelt into the crucial role civic education plays in shaping informed and responsible citizens who actively contribute to the progress of their nations. This study was guided by the social learning theory. The social learning theory has been widely applied in the study of human behavior, including in the context of civic education and national development. Methods: The total target population was 1000. The sample size involved a total of 100 respondents, which was 10% of the target population. A mixed method approach was used in this study in combination with the descriptive survey design. Interviews and questionnaires were used to Original Research Article