The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is making strides in Solwezi District, Northwestern Province, with the OSF 3 project. This initiative focuses on advocacy for transparency and enhanced female participation in public debt management, ensuring that Zambia’s government debt and policies address the distinct needs of both men and women. A courtesy visit to…
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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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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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While in Eastern Province, a team led by the #CSPR Board Chairperson Mr. Partner Siabutuba and #CSPR Executive Director Ms. Isabel Mukelabai paid courtesy calls on the Ministry of Education’s Provincial Education Office, and the District Administration Office ahead of the Provincial Engagement Meeting on Education Service Delivery in Eastern Province Among other key observations,…
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Through the Voice and Accountability (V&A) project, #CSPR in collaboration with Partnership for Transparency – PTF has continued to empower community members of Kamanda Ward in Mambwe District with social accountability skills and knowledge for improved delivery of education services, enhanced transparency, and a better quality of life for all. Chiutika community members, equipped with…
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In commemoration of Zambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary, children from #CSPR‘s Child Rights School Clubs came together to showcase their talents and advocate for their rights. The CSPR Child Rights School Clubs seek to expand civil and fiscal space for children’s rights, advocating for policy changes to support child-centered initiatives, and ensuring national resource allocation prioritizes…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (#CSPR), with support from the Open Society Foundation (#OSF), successfully hosted capacity-building training sessions for women and feminist movements and community-based organizations in Samfya district, Luapula Province The training focused on empowering women and feminist movements, alongside Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s), by providing an understanding of public debt and its…
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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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As part of the Advocacy for Transparency and Enhanced Women Participation in Public Debt Management in Zambia project, CSPR conducted a groundbreaking gender-specific debt monitoring survey in Southern Province, Zambia. The survey was conducted in Choma, Kalomo, Mapanza, Monze, and Mazabuka. The survey sought to assess the impact of public debt policies on women, and…
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The 2024 Economic Summit brought together esteemed experts, policymakers, and stakeholders under the timely theme: “Navigating Zambia’s Sustainable Economic Transformation: Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Financing Mechanisms Post Debt Restructuring.” CSPR Programs Officers showcased the organization’s impactful work at the 2024 Economic Summit in Lusaka, highlighting its commitment to poverty reduction. The Minister of…
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