Through the Voice and Accountability (V&A) project, #CSPR in collaboration with Partnership for Transparency – PTF has continued to empower community members of Kamanda Ward in Mambwe District with social accountability skills and knowledge for improved delivery of education services, enhanced transparency, and a better quality of life for all. Chiutika community members, equipped with…
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Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 6th December 2023, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of other Civil Society Organisations/Think Tanks/Academia with National Assembly of Zambia at a signing ceremony which took place at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka. The signed MOU will enhance cooperation between the parties in the areas of Public Finance Management,…
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At the just-ended public forum that delved into Zambia’s economic performance in 2024 and its prospects for 2025, #CSPR Executive Director Ms. Isabel Mukelabai has observed that, the incidence of poverty by Rural/Urban in Zambia stands at 60% as of 2022. The 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS) shows that 48% of the population were…
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The Public Debt Awareness Football Tournament in Choma, Southern Province, was a huge success! . The event aimed to raise awareness about public debt management among young people. Four under-17 teams from Division 4 participated, and Zed United emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against Barts FA. During the tournament, CSPR’s Debt Justice Champions delivered…
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Incidence of Poverty by Rural/Urban in Zambia stands at 60% as of 2022. Zambia`s total population stands at 19.6 million of which the 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey (LCMS) shows that 48% of the population were extremely poor with 78.8% in rural areas and 31.9% in urban areas. This implies that about 12 million people…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabel M. Mukelabai as the organization’s new Executive Director. Isabel is a highly effective visionary leader, strategic thinker with 20 years work experience in the NGO sector at senior management level. She is a seasoned Public administrator and rural development…
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CSPR Holds 5th National Level Policy Engagement Between Constituents, CSOs and Parliamentary Committee on Legal…. The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction has held the 5th National Level Policy and Legislative Engagement with the National Assembly of Zambia parliamentary committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights and Governance to discuss political party financing at Mulungushi Conference Center.…
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This morning at ZNBC Today studios, #CSPR Executive Director Joined Unicef Zambia Deputy Country Representative for operations, and a child rights advocate to unpack the activities building-up to the 2024 World Children’s Day. The panel discussed a range of issues affecting children’s welfare in Zambia and key institutional interventions put in place to promote and…
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Orientation for Child Parliamentarians from 10 Provinces Underway Orientation program for child parliamentarians from all 10 provinces is currently underway, preparing them for the upcoming National Children’s Parliament session scheduled for 18th November 2024. This 2024 National Children’s Parliament is a significant step towards promoting children’s rights and involvement in national development. The activity is…
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In collaboration with the Evangelical Fellowship Zambia (EFZ), #CSPR is in WATEMBO Ward, conducting training sessions on Basic Advocacy Skills and an Introduction to Social Accountability These sessions aim to equip participants from Sioma District, Western Province with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their rights and interests, hold leaders accountable for their actions,…
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