The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) facilitated a just ended ten-day implementation support World Bank mission visit in Eastern province’ Sinda and Vubwi districts from July 15th to 23rd, 2024. The mission aimed to assess the progress and impact of the Voice and Accountability (V&A) project in these districts. A key component of the…
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With support from the #OpenSocietyFoundation (OSF), the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has trained young people in North-Western Province on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement with Zambia and Its implications on the economic prospects of young people in Zambia. The meeting also generated a level of awareness and understanding among participants on the…
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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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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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CSPR in partnership with the Joint Country Program of the Norwegian Church Aid and Danish Church Aid has in March 2024, supported community members of Matushi ward in Mufumbwe and Kimasala ward in solwezi to conduct the ongoing annual budget tracking and administering score cards in Northwestern Province. The findings will be shared with relevant…
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The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have convened the national consultative meeting in a bid to address the high cost of living in Zambia. The meeting discussed a wide range of issues stretching from the current data and trends related to the cost of living, poverty…
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Access to accurate information and demanding for rights remains a challenge among some citizens in most rural parts of Zambia. In a bid to complement government efforts and bridge the gap that exists between communities and duty bearers, CSPR in Western Province through the voice and accountability project has embarked on mass sensitization activities through…
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Participants include the Ministries of Finance and National Planning, Local Government and Rural Development, Community Development and Social Services, and the Ministry of Education. Partners include the World Bank, the Japanese Embassy and Partnership for Transparency Fund. Project Advisory committee members including NGOCC, FAWEZA, and ZANEC are also present giving feedback on the findings of…
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