CSPR CONCERNED THAT THE CURRENT POWER SHORTAGE CRISIS LIKELY TO INCREASE POVERTY LEVELS IN ZAMBIA The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is deeply concerned with the increased loadshedding hours to 17 hours daily by the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) effective September 1, 2024. This decision is anticipated to have far-reaching consequences on poverty…
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Women and youth groups in three wards of Rufunsa District have been urged to take advantage of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to build resilience in the face of climate challenges. This comes after information sessions organized by the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), under the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) project. The…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with support from network members from August 27th to September, 2nd 2024, held District Dialogue and interface meetings in Eastern Province in four districts of Vubwi, Sinda, Katete, and Mambwe. The interactive District dialogue and interface meetings brought together stakeholders, such as officials from the District Education Board…
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With support from the Open Society Foundation (OSF), the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is conducting a groundbreaking research study in Mansa and Samfya districts. This pioneering study seeks to shed light on the often-overlooked consequences of Zambia’s public debt and debt management policies on women’s access to essential public services. By examining the…
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In collaboration with The Council of Churches in Zambia, CSPR has been conducting training sessions on Basic Advocacy Skills and an Introduction to Social Accountability These sessions aim to equip participants from various wards in Luangwa District with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their rights and interests, hold leaders accountable for their actions,…
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The Civil Society for poverty Reduction (CSPR) has attended the 2024 Luapula Mining Indaba (LUAMI) under the theme, ” Unlocking Luapula Province’s mining investment potential for economic development and poverty reduction.” The overall goal of LUAMI 2024 is to bring together stakeholders with various expertise in mining to highlight the investment potential that mining in…
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As part of the Advocacy for Transparency and Enhanced Women Participation in Public Debt Management in Zambia project, CSPR conducted a groundbreaking gender-specific debt monitoring survey in Southern Province, Zambia. The survey was conducted in Choma, Kalomo, Mapanza, Monze, and Mazabuka. The survey sought to assess the impact of public debt policies on women, and…
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The 2024 Economic Summit brought together esteemed experts, policymakers, and stakeholders under the timely theme: “Navigating Zambia’s Sustainable Economic Transformation: Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Financing Mechanisms Post Debt Restructuring.” CSPR Programs Officers showcased the organization’s impactful work at the 2024 Economic Summit in Lusaka, highlighting its commitment to poverty reduction. The Minister of…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) facilitated a just ended ten-day implementation support World Bank mission visit in Eastern province’ Sinda and Vubwi districts from July 15th to 23rd, 2024. The mission aimed to assess the progress and impact of the Voice and Accountability (V&A) project in these districts. A key component of the…
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The meeting discussed how Government funds are utilised on community projects and other areas of development. The meeting was attended by the Ward Councilor for Kimasala, representatives from Ward Development Committees and community members among others. The dialogue forum was made possible with support from the Joint Country Programme that comprises the Norwegian Church Aid…
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