In a bid to strengthen advocacy, the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) is hosting a training on the MicroZAMOD Economic simulation model. The CSOs are drawn from the Social Protection Advocacy Coalition (SPAC). The Coalition seeks to enhance social protection analysis to influence policy direction in…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has trained Lusaka`s Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the national-level budget Analysis process. The training covered various aspects including the importance of social accountability and CSO mobilization during the budget cycle. Guest trainers on social protection and poverty overview, and the national budget analysis process include Susan Mwiche…
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CSPR in partnership with the Joint Country Program of the Norwegian Church Aid and Danish Church Aid has in March 2024, supported community members of Matushi ward in Mufumbwe and Kimasala ward in solwezi to conduct the ongoing annual budget tracking and administering score cards in Northwestern Province. The findings will be shared with relevant…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have convened the national consultative meeting in a bid to address the high cost of living in Zambia. The meeting discussed a wide range of issues stretching from the current data and trends related to the cost of living, poverty…
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The Access to Information (ATI) coalition has appeared on Millennium Radio 90.5FM to discuss the ATI’s mission and how the coalition collaborates with similar organizations to advance social-economic progress. The panelists also highlighted both achievements and challenges faced by the coalition, as well as significant milestones. Among the panelists were Mr. Guess Nyirenda, Executive Director…
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Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has trained duty bearers in Mufumbwe District on social accountability. The training, held on March 13, 2024, aimed to introduce recently adjusted budget tracking tools across various sectors. This initiative preceded the commencement of the Budget Tracking process in the District, enabling participants to familiarize themselves with the new…
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Through the Voice and Accountability Project that seeks to promote improved service delivery in the education sector, CSPR is exhibiting at this year’s youth day commemoration in Eastern Province at DK Stadium in Chipata and Western Province at Kalabo Boarding School Sports centre.
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) organized a training session on Child-Centered Social Accountability (CCSA) with a focus on gender and climate change considerations. This event took place in the Choma district, Southern province on March 7, 2024. This event is part of Save the Children supported projected titled, “Expanding the Civic and Fiscal…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Diakonia have met the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) stakeholders to learn more about the advocacy work CSPR has been implementing working with network member organizations in Luapula Province. The pool of CSPR stakeholders is drawn from the public secondary and combined schools, Civil Society Organizations, Chiefdoms,…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) under the Voice and Accountability Project is currently holding Peer-to-Peer learning and information sharing activities for 45 Community Social Accountability Groups established by the project in Eastern and Western Provinces. Collaborative learning is an approach being used by the project to improve stakeholder engagements and create a platform…
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