The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabel M. Mukelabai as the organization’s new Executive Director. Isabel is a highly effective visionary leader, strategic thinker with 20 years work experience in the NGO sector at senior management level. She is a seasoned Public administrator and rural development…
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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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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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The meeting discussed how Government funds are utilised on community projects and other areas of development. The meeting was attended by the Ward Councilor for Kimasala, representatives from Ward Development Committees and community members among others. The dialogue forum was made possible with support from the Joint Country Programme that comprises the Norwegian Church Aid…
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The training also housed key stakeholders such as like-minded NGOs and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. The training focused on building advocacy skills to empower pupils from the Child Governance Club to address community and Child-related issues. Participants engaged in interactive discussions to explore concepts like advocacy, lobbying, and transparency, fostering a…
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