Matthew Lungu – Civil Society for Poverty Reduction

CSPR TRAINS VARIOUS CIVIC AND TRADITIONAL LEADERS ON STATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN WESTERN PROVINCE

March 14, 2025

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Western Province Division has trained community leaders, such as members of the Ward Development Committee (WDC), traditional leaders, local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and other opinion leaders, on state accountability and community engagement. The training equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed to monitor the services offered…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with support from Joint Country Program (JCP), conducted a community awareness meeting regarding Zambia’s IMF Extended Credit Facility, in Nchelenge district

January 27, 2025

The primary goal of this meeting was to sensitize the community members about the IMF bailout program to Zambia, ensuring they have access to accurate information. Additionally, the meeting aimed to empower community members with knowledge about the importance of holding government accountable in the utilization of public resources.

Empowering Transparency and Inclusion: CSPR’s OSF 3 Project in Solwezi

January 8, 2025

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is making strides in Solwezi District, Northwestern Province, with the OSF 3 project. This initiative focuses on advocacy for transparency and enhanced female participation in public debt management, ensuring that Zambia’s government debt and policies address the distinct needs of both men and women. A courtesy visit to…
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2024 Climate Change Indaba on Building Resilient Communities | Sinazongwe District

December 14, 2024

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and Green Living Movement (GLM) have successfully hosted the 2024 Climate Change Indaba in Sinazongwe District. Under the theme “Building Resilient Communities: Local Solutions to Climate Shocks,” the event brought together key stakeholders such as the Sinazongwe District Commissioner, District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Forestry Department, Municipal Council…
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CSPR HOLDS THE 2024 PROVINCIAL ENGAGEMENT MEETING ON EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY

December 11, 2024

#CSPR has successfully hosted the 2024 Provincial Engagement Meeting on Education Service Delivery in Eastern Province. The gathering brought together key stakeholders in the education sector, policymakers, and community leaders working together to strengthen education service delivery in Eastern Province. The meeting sought to foster social accountability and transparency in education service delivery, engage stakeholders…
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CSPR HOLDS THE SHANGOMBO DISTRICT CLIMATE CHANGE INDABA

December 11, 2024

The Civil society for Poverty Reduction(CSPR) in Partnership with Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has hosted the 2024 Shang’ombo District Climate Change Indaba under the theme: Building Resilient Communities: Local Solutions to Climate Shocks. The Indaba was graced by the District Commissioner for Shangombo district as the guest of honor and attended by key Government…
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Community Empowerment through the Voice and Accountability Project in Eastern Province

December 10, 2024

Equipped with new skills from capacity building workshops, community members in Chiutika area are successfully using the Community Score Card to monitor education services at Chiltika Primary School, Mambwe District, Eastern Province . This community-led effort has led to improved accountability and better education outcomes The V&A is made possible with financial support from the…
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CSPR PAYS COURTESY CALLS ON LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN EASTERN PROVINCE

December 8, 2024

While in Eastern Province, a team led by the #CSPR Board Chairperson Mr. Partner Siabutuba and #CSPR Executive Director Ms. Isabel Mukelabai paid courtesy calls on the Ministry of Education’s Provincial Education Office, and the District Administration Office ahead of the Provincial Engagement Meeting on Education Service Delivery in Eastern Province Among other key observations,…
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CSPR EMPOWERS CHIUTIKA COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY SKILLS