News Event Social Economic Justice Social Economic Forum: The Basic Income Grant (BIG) – Lessons from Namibia and South Africa Namibia’s Otjivero pilot project and South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, alongside the broader discussion of a universal or basic income grant, provide valuable insights into the potential, challenges, and... Image: Creator: FES Zambia
News Event Kitwe Urban Development Forum: Waste Management in Informal Settlements in Kitwe Effective waste management in Kitwe’s informal settlements requires a multi-stakeholder approach that combines community engagement, and affordable infrastructure and solutions. Addressing these challenges can improve public health,...
News Event Programme Social Compact and Social Justice Social protection Week in Zambia The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), officially launched the 2025 National Social Protection Policy on 27 March 2025. The policy adopts a comprehensive life-cycle approach,...
News Event Country Programme Zambia Empowering Women: Championing Political Participation and Electoral Rights for 2026 and Beyond As Zambia approaches the 2026 general elections, the Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL) in partnership with Friedrich Ebert Foundation Zambia Office convened a dialogue platform under the theme “Championing Women’s Political...
News Event Programme Social Compact and Social Justice Kitwe Urban Development Forum: Social Housing Programme in Zambia The Social Housing Program in Zambia is part of the broader National Housing Policy and aims to provide affordable and decent housing for citizens, especially in urban areas, where the demand for housing is high due to urbanization. The...
News Event Programme Social Compact and Social Justice Public Finance and Debt Management for Economic and Social Development Public Finance and Debt Management National Workshop is focused on topics related to how governments manage public finances, revenue generation, budgeting, and national debt management for economic and social development in Zambia. The...
News Event Country Programme Zambia Domestication of ILO Convention 190 and ZCTU Gender Policy Implementation The International Labour Organization's Convention 190 (C190) on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work represents a crucial international standard that aligns with ZCTU's commitment to creating safe, inclusive workplaces. The...
News Event Programme Social Compact and Social Justice The Social Economic Forum (SEF) Budget credibility is vital for maintaining stakeholder confidence, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is a critical measure of a government’s commitment to its fiscal plans and policy commitments....
