CSPR, in partnership with the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network, is implementing a pilot project in Mufumbwe District to enhance community-based monitoring of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The project aims to improve the CDF’s management and utilization, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to support education, health, and social protection initiatives. CSPR recently held a…
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CSPR, in partnership with the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network, is implementing a pilot project in Mufumbwe District to enhance community-based monitoring of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The project aims to improve the CDF’s management and utilization, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to support education, health, and social protection initiatives. CSPR recently held a…
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The CSPR National Level Engagement Meeting aimed to validate scorecard results from the Voice and Accountability Project, which focuses on improving education services in Zambia. The meeting was graced by the Minister of Education, represented by the Assistant Director-Planning and Evaluation, and attended by key stakeholders, including the Embassy of Japan in Zambia, the International…
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#CSPR has successfully held the interprovincial peer-to-peer learning meeting for Eastern and Western provinces. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to share experiences and best practices on the Voice and Accountability Project, aiming to enhance social accountability, transparency, and education service delivery. The meeting housed stakeholders in the education sector, bringing together Provincial Education…
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Following the district level training on advocacy and social accountability tools, #CSPR in partnership with the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has successfully conducted awareness meetings on community forest management and carbon financing. The meeting informed community members from Sioma and Shang’ombo about community-based forest management (CBFM) practices and the opportunities within carbon financing as…
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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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Lusaka, Thursday, 6th February 2025: On 2nd February 2025, the Government of Zambia unveiled its Medium-Term Budget Plan (MTBP) also known as the white paper for the years 2025-2027, aimed at addressing critical issues such as managing government debt, eradicating poverty, and tackling the chronic shortfall in power supply. This statement analyses the MTBP, its…
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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.
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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#CSPR has emphasized the need for Zambia to adopt and advocate for the United Nations (UN) Tax Convention, which has potential to increase revenue collection by curbing tax avoidance and evasion.The UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed new legal instrument intended to better coordinate international tax policy. Speaking at the #CSPR…
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