MINISTERIAL ICT GUIDELINES LAUNCHED
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has launched the acceptable Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use guidelines aimed at improving service delivery of social protection programmes. Speaking during the launch, the Ministry´s Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami expressed confidence that ICT guidelines will lead to transparency and accountability in the provision of basic […]
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ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN THE WORLD BANK GLOBAL ADAPTIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION FORUM IN ROME
Zambia has participated in the World Bank’s Global Forum on Adaptive Social Protection, held in Rome, Italy. The conference convened social protection administrators from 35 countries, focusing on enhancing systems to support vulnerable populations against various shocks, including climate change and economic crises. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela […]
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GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES RAPID ASSESSMENT AND ENUMERATION OF SHOCK-RESPONSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION BENEFICIARIES
Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has concluded the national rapid assessment and enumeration exercise for Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) beneficiaries. The Ministry has also expanded the coverage of Emergency Cash Transfers by targeting more than 720,000 additional new households in response to the price shocks which the country is facing […]
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GOVERNMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH NGOCC IN DROUGHT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMME
Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has announced a possible collaboration with the Non-governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), in the drought response programme. The collaboration aims to address the pressing issues of food security and women empowerment as a result of crop failure, through the implementation of a comprehensive emergency […]
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HIGH-LEVEL MALAWI DELEGATION CONFERS WITH GOVERNMENT ON SOCIAL PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION COLLABORATION
Zambia and Malawi have pledged to share best practices to advance social protection in their respective countries, in pursuit of social justice for the poor and vulnerable in society. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Mrs. Doreen Mwamba, notes that the two countries’ social protection landscape is similar and presents a good opportunity […]
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PALIAMENTARIANS FROM ZAMBIA AND MALAWI CONFER ON SOCIAL PROTECTION.
Members of Parliament from Zambia and Malawi held a meeting to discuss the impact of social protection programmes on the poor and vulnerable as well as challenges encountered in their constituencies. During the discussions, the Parliamentarians reiterated that social safety nets contribute to economic development among vulnerable populations especially women, children, the elderly and persons […]
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GOVERNMENT, UNDP FORGE CLIMATE-SMART PARTNERSHIPS IN SOCIAL PROTECTION
Government has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to establish innovative strategies in climate-smart social protection and agriculture. Recognizing the urgency of adapting to changing climatic conditions that have led to the declaration of a state of emergency, due to crop failure, the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has since […]
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COOPERATING PARTNERS IMPRESSED WITH EMERGENCY CASH TRANSFER RAPID ASSESSMENT AND ENUMERATION EXERCISE
Deputy British High Commissioner to Zambia, Mr Sam Waldock, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing rapid assessment and enumeration of beneficiaries for the Emergency Cash Transfer, following the declaration of a state of emergency as a result of crop failure. In the company of the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms […]
Read MoreZAMBIA, MALAWI INTERACT WITH SOCIAL PROTECTION BENEFICIARIES
SIAVONGA, Zambia 🇿🇲, Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami accompanied a delegation from Malawi 🇲🇼 who are on a learning visit in the country to appreciate and share experiences on the implementation of Girl’s Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) project and Food […]
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WORKERS ASSURED IMPROVED CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: AS MINISTER OFFICIATES AT LABOUR DAY COMMEMORATION IN KALULUSHI
Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has officiated the Labour Day Commemoration in Kalulushi District with an assurance of improved conditions of service for all workers in Zambia. Ms. Mwamba said Government is committed to promoting decent work for all by reforming employment and labour laws for improved production and productivity in all […]
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