The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has oriented local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the contents of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the National Assembly of Zambia and CSOs/Think Tanks/Academia. The main objective of the MoU is to enhance cooperation between the parties in the areas of Public Financial Management (PFM), Fiscal…
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As this year’s National Decentralization Conference comes to an end, the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is honored to have delivered remarks on unlocking sustainable local economic development through devolution. The Executive Director of CSPR Faides TembaTemba noted that, the 2024 National Decentralization Conference has provided all stakeholders with the opportunity to leverage on…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has concluded a Four-day training on the MicroZAMOD for the to Economic Simulation Model. The overall objective of the training was to capacitate members of the Social Protection Advocacy Coalition (SPAC) for improved and strengthened advocacy in the social protection sector. Guest trainers include the Zambia Institute for…
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On invitation by the Cabinet Office of the Republic of Zambia, and as part of the Local Government Decentralization Association, the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is attending the ongoing 2024 National Decentralization Conference in Lusaka. The conference is hosted under the theme, “Unlocking Sustainable Local Economic Development through Devolution.” The conference comes at…
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CSPR Southern Province in partnership with the Joint Country Program of the Norwegian Church Aid and the Danish Church Aid (JCP) conducted capacity training for savings groups in Monze district. The capacity support was attended by 30 women from 10 saving Groups of Nabukuyu Community.The training was facilitated by Mr. Gupira Munenga of Monze Town…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has continued to capacitate members of the Social Protection Advocacy Coalition (SPAC) on the MicroZAMOD Economic Simulation Model for strengthened advocacy in the sector. Day Two (2) and Three (3) focused on the development of a roadmap to address policy questions, New policies in MicroZAMOD, MicroZAMOD extensions among…
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CSPR Hold Policy and Legislative Engagement With Members of Parliament. CSPR in Lusaka 25th March 2024 held a national policy and legislative engagement with Members of Parliament on citizens ’ understanding of the role of the Member of Parliament at the Mulungushi Conference Center. In attendance were 13 Members of Parliament from Luapula, Western, North-Western,…
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By building the capacity of education focused CSOs and CBOs, CSPR aims to create sustainable change and lasting impact on the quality of education services provision for underserved segments of our communities. This will enable them to effectively collaborate with local schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of education services for…
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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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