The Civil Society For Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has submitted an analysis of the 2025 national budget estimates for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Head 87 to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). In its submissions, CSPR contends that corruption has long been a significant barrier to national development in Zambia, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable in our…
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These sessions aim to equip participants from Mweezya and Tekelo Wards in Sinazongwe District with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their rights and interests, hold leaders accountable for their actions, promote social justice and environmental sustainability This activity is under the Scottish Government funded Climate Just Communities-CJC project! being implemented through #NIRAS in…
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CSPR recently hosted a highly successful interface meeting and information session on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Sinazongwe District, benefiting Mweezya and Tekelo Wards. The main objective of this activity was to increase awareness and understanding of CDF guidelines and application process among community members. Through meetings such as this, CSPR aims to unlock…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction-CSPR has convened a Village Parliament meeting for community members, Ward Development Committee members among others in Monze, Manungu Ward. Key among vital issues discussed include the lack of interpreters in public offices for persons living with disabilities, high mealie meal prices and stockouts, increased crime due to violent children…
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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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