The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with support from Diakonia, conducted a meeting to promote women and youth’s active participation in the District Strategic Planning meetings. The meeting was conducted on 9th November, 2023 in Chief Chisunka Chiefdom, Mansa district. The primary goal was to encourage the involvement of women and youth’s in monitoring community development projects. The meeting also provided an opportunity for women and youth’s to voice their concerns within the community. The community members were also informed of the content of the integrated plan. In attendance were, the local councillors, a representative from the Ward Development Committee (WDC) and Community Members.