Zambia’s economy has stagnated over the past decade, with GDP failing to surpass the 2013 level of US$28 billion, according to economist Trevor Hambayi. Hambayi who was presenting, Zambia’s economic trajectory and human development study on behalf of Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) shared that last year, the GDP reached US$29 billion surpassing the…
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Community members in Western Province are using the Community Score Card to monitor education services at Sonso Primary, Mataa Combined, Kalolo Lelwa Primary, Imusho Combined Schools among others. This community-led effort has led to improved accountability and better education outcomes The V&A is made possible with financial support from the Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF)…
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With support from the Scottish Government through NIRAS Zambia, CSPR has successfully hosted a national dialogue to discuss the Green Economy and Climate Change Bill No. 18 of 2024. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders in the environmental protection and conservation sector such as the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, the Vice Chairperson for…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and Evangelical Fellowship Zambia (EFZ) have successfully hosted the 2024 Climate Change Dialogue and Indaba in Sioma District. Under the theme “Building Resilient Communities: Local Solutions to Climate Shocks,” the event brought together key stakeholders such as the Council Secretary, District Health Office, Department of Wildlife and National…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and Green Living Movement (GLM) have successfully hosted the 2024 Climate Change Indaba in Sinazongwe District. Under the theme “Building Resilient Communities: Local Solutions to Climate Shocks,” the event brought together key stakeholders such as the Sinazongwe District Commissioner, District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Forestry Department, Municipal Council…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has launched a pilot project, Social Accountability Monitoring of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with support from the Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN). This six-month project aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the use of public funds, specifically the CDF, in four wards of Mufumbe District in…
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Adolescent social accountability training is crucial for empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making processes and advocate for their rights. CSPR with support from Unicef Zambia conducted a training focusing on adolescent social accountability. The training targeted katete Day Secondary, Katete Primary, Chilingondi Primary, Kafumbwe Boarding School, and Kafunkha Day Secondary. The training aimed…
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#CSPR has successfully hosted the 2024 Provincial Engagement Meeting on Education Service Delivery in Eastern Province. The gathering brought together key stakeholders in the education sector, policymakers, and community leaders working together to strengthen education service delivery in Eastern Province. The meeting sought to foster social accountability and transparency in education service delivery, engage stakeholders…
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The Civil society for Poverty Reduction(CSPR) in Partnership with Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has hosted the 2024 Shang’ombo District Climate Change Indaba under the theme: Building Resilient Communities: Local Solutions to Climate Shocks. The Indaba was graced by the District Commissioner for Shangombo district as the guest of honor and attended by key Government…
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Equipped with new skills from capacity building workshops, community members in Chiutika area are successfully using the Community Score Card to monitor education services at Chiltika Primary School, Mambwe District, Eastern Province . This community-led effort has led to improved accountability and better education outcomes The V&A is made possible with financial support from the…
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