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Author: Matthew Lungu

“Citizens’ Voice Project Hosts Round-Table Discussion to Address Legislator-Constituent Disconnect Post-Elections

The Citizens’ Voice project held an engagement meeting to address the disconnect between legislators and constituents’ post-elections. The discussion involved 20 legislators, six civil society organizations (CSOs), eight constituents from four provinces, and staff from Parliament. This second meeting under the project was the first to include CSOs, legislators, and constituents in a round-table discussion…
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CSPR hosted a training on advocacy for children from local schools including Mwapona Community School, Adastra Combined School, Choma Primary School, and St. Mulumba Special School in Choma, Southern Province

The training also housed key stakeholders such as like-minded NGOs and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. The training focused on building advocacy skills to empower pupils from the Child Governance Club to address community and Child-related issues. Participants engaged in interactive discussions to explore concepts like advocacy, lobbying, and transparency, fostering a…
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raining on social accountability and advocacy skills for community members in Southern and Western provinces

CSPR successfully conducted a training on social accountability and advocacy skills for community members in Southern and Western provinces. Participants were drawn from Mabinga, Chiyabi, State Ranch and Mulangu wards, respectively. The training enabled individuals to become effective advocates for themselves and their communities, contributing to positive social change and sustainable development. This activity is…
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Chiyabi Ward, Sinazongwe

CSPR in partnership with the Green Living Movement (GLM) is training community members on Advocacy Skills and Social Accountability in Chiyabi Ward of Sinazongwe District, Southern Province. This training will help the community members to learn more on how they can advocate for themselves and how they will use the social accountability tools. Sinazongwe district…
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CSPR Achieves Success with Community Sensitization Activity in Kapijimpanga Chiefdom

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has successfully conducted a community sensitization activity in Kapijimpanga Chiefdom, North-Western Province. The roadshow aimed to raise awareness among community members about key policies, including Parliamentary Standing Orders and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), among others. Through this initiative, CSPR effectively engaged with the local community, promoting understanding…
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TRAINING ON THE IMF AGREEMENT WITH ZAMBIA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE ECONOMIC PROSPECTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ZAMBIA – Kisasa, North-Western Province

With support from the #OpenSocietyFoundation (OSF), the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has trained young people in North-Western Province on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement with Zambia and Its implications on the economic prospects of young people in Zambia. The meeting also generated a level of awareness and understanding among participants on the…
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PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS TRAINING FOR CSOs IN MAMBWE DISTRICT

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has trained Mambwe District-based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in public policy analysis. The training focused on enhancing the capacity for local CSOs to understand the process of policy formulation and their role in consultations process. The training also focused on equipping CSOs with skills on how best a…
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CSPR, UNICEF, DIAKONIA COURTESY CALLS ON LOCAL HOST AUTHORITIES AND TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN LUAPULA PROVINCE

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Diakonia have paid courtesy calls on the Provincial Permanent Secretary, His Royal Highness Chief Kalaba, His Royal Highness Chief Chisunka of Luapula Province, and His Worship the Mayor of Mansa District. The courtesy calls formed as a starting point ahead of the…
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