On April 30, 2024, the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) organized a meeting in Bweengwa constituency to connect community members with government representatives. Aimed to discuss roles and responsibilities in service delivery. The meeting saw participation from forty-seven (47) community members and five (5) government representatives from sectors such as health, agriculture, education, social…
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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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Diakonia, working with the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has handed over 15 Buffalo Bicycles to community members of Chief Chisunka Chiefdom in Luapula Province. The bicycles not only serve as modes of transportation, but, they also represent empowerment, freedom, and opportunity for the beneficiaries who will now have easier access to essential services,…
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Following the release of the Audit Report on the Utilization of School grants in 182 schools across Zambia by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, CSPR through the Voice and Accountability Project has commenced district dialogue and town hall meetings in Eastern and Western provinces. To enhance the prudent utilization of school grants and…
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The Civic Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) in partnership with Save the Children (SCI) has conducted a sensitization and information sharing training on the Non-Governmental Organizations-NGO and civic space regulation for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Zambia. Attended by 30 CSO representatives from Choma, the meeting addressed the importance of safeguarding the civic space during governance…
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Our advocacy work at CSPR on citizens’voice and state accountability is a continuation of our forefathers legacy. With support from the World Bank , we are fighting for the same principles of justice, equality, and transparency that our ancestors fought for. By amplifying our voices and demanding accountability, we are honoring their memory and shaping…
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On April 16th, 2024, the Southern Province Project Management Team (SPPMT) of the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) organized community trainings in Monze aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in government debt management. Held in Nteeme community, the training focused on empowering the youth to hold the government accountable for the transparent and accountable…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) in Southern Province in partnership with the Joint Country Program of the Norwegian Church Aid and the Danish Church Aid (JCP) conducted capacity training for saving groups in Financial Management, Gender and CDF guidelines. The capacity support was held in Choma District and attended by 30 women from…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with technical support from the Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF) has commenced a 3 day refresher course for selected staff and District Local Facilitators in Social Accountability at Grand Palace Hotel in Lusaka. The Voice and Accountability project which seeks to improve education service delivery through an empowered…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) with support from Joint Country Program (JCP), on 8th April 2024 conducted a capacity building training for community savings groups in Nchelenge district of Luapula Province. The training aimed at familiarizing the community savings groups with the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) guidelines and application processes and financial management…
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