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The Enabling Access to Justice, Civil Society Participation and Transparency, EnACT programme held a colorful expo at Lusaka's Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme ‘Building Partnerships – Driving Change’. The expo saw over 30 civil society organizations showcasing their work under the EnACT programme from five provinces around Zambia. Minister of Justice, Honorable Princess Kasune graced the occasion and assured government’s commitment to access to justice for all and the prudent utilization of public resources with zero tolerance to corruption. She noted the recent launch of the National Anti-corruption policy as a demonstration of her government’s commitment to the fight against corruption. At the same event, European Union Head of Governance and Social Sector, Bogdan Stefanescu commended civil society organizations on the role they play in bringing about transformative change in society. German Embassy Head of Development Cooperation Bernhard Trautner said Germany engages with the Zambian government to work on the overall policy framework that enhances access to justice, transparency and accountability. He challenged civil society organisations to fully take up their role as agents of change and drive the implementation of policies such as the National Anti-Corruption Policy, the Access to Information Act and the Children’s Code Act. GIZ Country Director Axel Ulmer thanked the government for its trust in working together in the sensitive areas of access to justice, transparency and accountability. He further thanked participating CSOs for their contribution to achieving this mandate. The German – European Union funded programme, EnACT works with a diverse network of civil society and state partners in the promotion of access to justice, accountability of institutions and transparency in government decision making processes. Other dignitaries present at the Expo included the Mayors of the Cities of Lusaka and Kitwe, Chilando Chitangala and Mpasa Mwaya respectively. Others include Chief Cooma, Senior Chief Musokotwane and various senior government officials. #EnACTExpo2024 #Justice #Transparency&Accountability

🌱 Farmer Business School Summit: Driving Agribusiness Growth in Zambia🌾 On 7th November, 17 Farmer Business School (FBS) trainers and promoters gathered in Lusaka, alongside teams from GIZ’s FANSER and CREATE projects, as well as government partners to celebrate achievements made under the project. The event, attended by key government representatives, included remarks from Ms. Mwendalubi Musoka, Director of the Agribusiness Department under the Ministry of Agriculture, represented by Dr. Nicholas Mainza, Chief Agriculture Economist - Trade and Agribusiness.    The FANSER project has implemented FBS since 2021 in collaboration with private sector actors and different line ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Livestock, the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, supported by the Agribusiness Facility for Africa. The project has trained16,554 beneficiaries across Eastern and Luapula Provinces and has proven to support beneficiaries to invest in nutrition-sensitive agriculture and small livestock production that increases income and nutrition status of these households. Out of the 27 FBS trainers trained, 22 reached the certification stage and 15 received official certification.     This summit fostered a space to share experiences and plan future FBS initiatives under the CREATE program alongside government programs such as the Comprehensive Agriculture Transformation Support Program (CATSP) and the Sustainable Agricultural Finance Facility (SAFF). 🤝 #GIZ #CREATEProject #FANSERProject #FarmerBusinessSchool

🇩🇪German and 🇿🇲Zambia water utilities collaboration to improve water and sanitation provision in Zambia Zambian 💧water utilities have 🤝🏼joined forces with German water utilities to improve water supply and 🚰sanitation, a significant step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on clean water and sanitation and global partnerships. 🔦This was highlighted during the Water Operator Partnerships (WOPs) meeting held in Lusaka on November 11, and attended by experts from five Zambian utilities, and eight German utilities as well as representatives from the Zambia’s Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, the 🇪🇺European Union Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, the German Embassy, UNICEF and German Development Cooperation. The Zambian utilities present were Lukanga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LgWSC), Eastern Water Supply and Sanitation Company, Chambeshi Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company and Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company. The WOPs are an innovative model and component of the Nexus Energy and Water Programme for Zambia (NEWZA) that will facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration between Zambian and German water utilities. The model leverages the expertise of successful German utilities to support Zambian utilities in improving their operational efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and implementing effective wastewater management strategies. 📢The Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Hon Collins Nzovu spoke about the challenges faced by the industry and expressed optimism for positive results through sharing of knowledge and skills. The EU’s Head of Cooperation Mr. Claudio Bacigalupi and the German Embassy’s Deputy Head of Development Cooperation, Ms. Anne Roeske both acknowledged and welcomed the timely nature of the collaboration in the face of climate change. As part of the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, NEWZA is designed to improve sustainable infrastructure development and resource management in the sector. It addresses the critical need for efficient water supply and sanitation services, recognizing their fundamental role in public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. NEWZA is a collaborative effort by multiple stakeholders, funded by the EU, Germany and UNICEF, and implemented by the Water Utilities supported by KfW, GIZ and UNICEF in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, NWASCO, commercial utilities and local ministries and authorities to ensure a coordinated approach to enhance service delivery across various provinces in Zambia. #ValuingPartnerships #Vision2030

We are hiring! 📢 Position: Technical Advisor, GBV & HIV Prevention (based in Chipata) ✏️ Reference:   GIZ_SGR_TAGHP 📅 Application deadline: Sunday, 24 November 2024 📭 Please apply via our E-recruiting system https://lnkd.in/eUxrb3Zh 💡 You find all further information in the attached PDF. 👉🏾 Come and join our great team at GIZ Zambia 👈🏾 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! Jobs in Zambia CV People Africa Zambia Go Zambia Jobs (Official) - Established 2011 JobZambia Find Zambia Jobs Find Jobs Zambia All Zambia Jobs #giz, #zambia, #sustainabledevelopment, #hiring, #jobs

 🌾 Empowering Rural Zambia through Savings and Lending Communities 💪 The Food and Nutrition Security, Enhanced Resilience (FANSER) project team highlighted the significant impact of Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) have on rural Zambian communities during a one-day SILC Sustainability Summit held on 31st October 2024 in Lusaka. Representatives from the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) and partners, including Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and GIZ, presented the successful savings approaches implemented by FANSER. In over five years, 1,916 SILC groups were established in Katete and Petauke Districts (Eastern Province) and Kawambwa, Mwense and Mwamsabombwe Districts (Luapula Province), involving 49,954 members (80% women), who collectively saved and shared out over 20 million Zambian Kwacha. 👩🌾💼 “Savings and Loan Groups are making a significant impact in rural Zambia, providing vital access to finance, enhancing resilience, and fostering development and better nutrition. These groups empower individuals—especially women—to take control of their financial futures, driving economic growth and community well-being” said Mr. Nicholas Banda, the Acting Director for Department of Community Development in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. Moving forward, MCDSS officers will receive further training to enhance and expand these impactful initiatives. #GIZ #FANSER #RuralDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment

📚 Driving Zambia's Food Systems Transformation with Academia and Research💡 The transformation of food systems is crucial for sustainable development, particularly to enable a healthy diet for all within planetary boundaries. Zambia has laid out its Food System Transformation Pathway and National Food and Nutrition Commission of Zambia (NFNC) is leading the implementation of these national pathways with a Technical Working Group.    To support this, on 5th November 2024, the GIZ-Transformation of Food Systems (TES) Project, in collaboration with the University of Zambia, hosted a three-day workshop in Lusaka, bringing together top researchers from institutions like Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research, National Institute for Scientific And Industrial Research and the Copperbelt University among others. The workshop focused on Zambia’s food systems transformation and the potential for science-policy collaboration, with great inputs from Dr. Jody Harris, NFNC, Dr. Anthony Chapoto and Mr. Sibeso Mulele. 👏   One key outcome, was the proposal to establish a Zambia Food Systems Academic Forum to connect researchers, develop a national research agenda and inform science-policy discussions. Plans to develop the forum’s structure and strategy will continue after the workshop. 🎓🤝 #GIZ #TES #NFNC #UNZA #ZIPAR #NISIR #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/d3AJxwDk

We are hiring! 📢 Position: Administrative Assistant – (based in Mansa) ✏️ Reference:   GIZ_MSU_AA 📅 Application deadline: Thursday, 14 November 2024 📭 Please apply via our E-recruiting system https://lnkd.in/eiCQsqTY 💡 You find all further information in the attached PDF. 👉🏾 Come and join our great team at GIZ Zambia 👈🏾 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! Jobs in Zambia CV People Africa Zambia Go Zambia Jobs (Official) - Established 2011 JobZambia Find Zambia Jobs Find Jobs Zambia All Zambia Jobs #giz #zambia, #sustainabledevelopment, #hiring, #jobs

🌿 Agricultural Finance Conference in Luapula Province 🌿 On September 18, 2024, GIZ's AgFin project, commissioned by BMZ and in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, hosted the first-ever agricultural conference in Mansa, Luapula Province. This event brought together financial institutions 💰, farmers 🧑🌾, government officials 🏛️, and key agricultural stakeholders under the theme "Strengthening Agricultural Resilience: Tailored Financial Products and Insurance Services for Smallholder Farmers to Adapt to Climate-Induced Shocks." Opening the conference, Luapula’s Provincial Agricultural Coordinator, Mr. Godwin Chate, emphasized the crucial role of financial literacy in enabling smallholder farmers to access finance and invest wisely. With only 60% of the rural population currently financially included, initiatives like the Farmer Financial Cycle Training and the Sustainable Agricultural Finance Facility (SAFF) are making a significant impact. These efforts are not only helping farmers manage loans but also building resilience in the face of climate challenges. As we move into the next farming season, the continued implementation of SAFF, now in its second year, was a major focus of the conference. It showcased the strides the Ministry of Agriculture has made over the last year in combating high interest rates, including the participation of more financial institutions in the agricultural sector, and making loans accessible to all farmers in Zambia. The event provided an open platform for collaboration and exchange. The conference showcased groundbreaking innovations such as drought-resistant seeds, tailored insurance products, and low-energy solar pumps for irrigation, all designed to boost climate resilience🌍🌱. It was inspiring to see the level of innovation and support on display from our partners and collaborators. 🤝 With the Global Programme AgFin in Zambia set to conclude in July 2025, it was a privilege to host this first agricultural conference in Mansa. A huge thank you to all our partners and collaborators for their incredible teamwork over the years! 🙌 For more information, refer to the Zambia Mail article below, offering comprehensive coverage of the conference. #GIZ #AgFinProject #FinancialInclusion

Zambia @60, will Zambia @100 have Financial Freedom?   On 28th October, the Good Financial Governance Programme together with the University of Zambia hosted a Transformation Talk under the theme of 60 Years of Independence: how can Zambia attain financial freedom? The occasion was well attended with students from the University of Zambia and participants from civil society, development partners and government officials. The Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, @Professor Jacob Malungo, and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mundia Muya gave the opening remarks. In an insightful keynote address, Mr James Kema, the GFG Fiscal Decentralisation Advisor, highlighted how Zambia’s key economic trends and government reforms from the time of independence to the present day reinforced current challenges. The distinguished panel, which was moderated by Dr. Barbara Dutzler, the Head of the GFG Programme, consisted of Cecilia Zimba, Andrew Chibuye and Mwaipopo Isaac. Key insights to emerge from the discussion included the need for greater policy consistency. It further highlighted that more needed to be done to educate taxpayers and to communicate how taxes are spent, so as to enhance domestic resource mobilization. The panel called for institutions, such as the Office of the Accountant General and oversight committees, to be strengthened in a bid to curb corruption and the abuse of public funds. The panel also made a plea to the captivated audience to engage with and hold their leaders accountable for implementing strategic plans, such as the Annual Borrowing Plan that has been put in place to ensure financial sustainability as part of Zambia’s recent debt restructuring agreement. In closing, EU Head of Delegation Claudio Bacigalupi emphasized the need both to communicate the benefits and uses of public funds and to simplify financial terminologies, so that the average Zambian can better understand government finances. #Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) #European Union in Zambia #USAID/Zambia #TeamEurope #UNZA

We are hiring! 📢 Position: GBV Prevention Technical Advisor - (Choma based with frequent travels to Lusaka ) ✏️ Reference:  PFP_GBV_TA 📅 Application deadline: Sunday, 10 November 2024 📭 Please apply via our E-recruiting system https://lnkd.in/edbXKK-T 💡 You find all further information in the attached PDF. 👉🏾 Come and join our great team at GIZ Zambia 👈🏾 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! Jobs in Zambia CV People Africa Zambia Go Zambia Jobs (Official) - Established 2011 JobZambia Find Zambia Jobs Find Jobs Zambia All Zambia Jobs #giz, #zambia, #sustainabledevelopment, #hiring, #jobs