Zambia Entry Credibility Score (ZECS)
An 18-question assessment mapping your operational readiness against ZDA registration requirements, regulatory pathways, and execution capability benchmarks. ZECS quantifies the "Ambition-Friction Gap"—identifying where strategic intent meets operational constraints.
ZECS is an independent readiness assessment by LevrAge. It does not grant approvals and is not an endorsement by government entities.
Quantify Execution Readiness
100-point rubric across 12 categories: regulatory compliance, financial preparedness, infrastructure gaps, and operational capability. Evidence-based, not aspirational.
Reduce Due Diligence Time
Pre-organized documentation against ZDA Certificate of Registration requirements. Stakeholders review evidence, not promises—compressing vetting cycles by 40-60%.
Identify Critical Path Blockers
Gap analysis pinpoints regulatory, infrastructure, or partner constraints before capital deployment. Address friction points systematically, not reactively.
Governance & Confidentiality
Independent scoring
Transparent 100-point rubric published below.
Confidential by default
Shared only with your written consent.
12-month validity
Fast re-verification when materials change.
No pay-to-pass
Evidence, not fees, determine your score.
How It Works
Three tiers to match your stage—from instant assessment to embassy-ready credentials
Precheck
10 minutes • Instant results
- Instant scoreband (Bronze-Platinum)
- Top 5 gaps identified
- Recommended next tier
- 1-page scorecard PDF
Verified
2-3 weeks • Full review
- Everything in Precheck
- Document review + diligence call
- ZECS Dossier (6-10 pages)
- Certificate with QR code
- Gap remediation roadmap
- Embassy talking points
- 12-month validity
Endorsed Pathway
4-8 weeks • Embassy-ready
- Everything in Verified
- Meeting-ready pack
- Stakeholder map (20-30 contacts)
- Meeting brief memos
- Draft agendas (Embassy, ZDA, ministries)
- 60-90 day PMO checklist
- Ongoing advisory access
The ZECS 2.0 Rubric
100-point assessment across 12 comprehensive categories — 80% more thorough than before
For Government & ZDA Partners
ZECS helps surface credible entrants with evidence-based readiness scores. No fees, no endorsements—evidence only.
Verifier Portal Benefits:
- Read-only access to investor-shared ZECS dossiers
- Efficient meeting preparation with pre-verified credentials
- No implied project approval or endorsement
- Helps shortlist serious, prepared entrants
Have a Verification ID?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ZECS guarantee government approvals?
No—integrity first. ZECS organizes your proof points and reduces friction, but does not guarantee approvals. It shows you're prepared for productive discussions.
Will you share my dossier with anyone?
Only with your written consent. Your ZECS Dossier is confidential and will not be shared with any third parties without explicit authorization.
How long is my ZECS score valid?
12 months from verification date. After that, you can update your score with new information for a reduced re-verification fee.
What if I score Bronze?
Bronze means you're in the entry stage. We provide a clear remediation roadmap showing exactly what to improve, and recommend moving to the Verified tier for detailed guidance.
Can I see a sample dossier?
Yes, contact us to request a redacted sample ZECS Dossier to see the level of detail and presentation quality you'll receive.
Ready to become embassy-ready?
Start with your free precheck and see where you stand