Creditors' demands & policies have pushed governments to prioritise debt repayments over investing in people. This has led to increasing debt servicing responsibilities which have detrimental repercussions on people's lives. Consequently, we are seeing a rise in public discontent

🔆Check out this amazing People's Tribunal ➡️➡️bit.ly/4fJF8bm Households, especially those headed by young people & women, are now experiencing the effects of the growing public debt. These marginalised communities do not have easy access to social amenities like

This week’s Monday Opinion authored by CTPD Research Associate Dr. Matildah Kaliba examines the interplay between Zambia's climate crisis, exemplified by the recent drought, and the country's policy response as ... Read more👇 diggers.news/guest-diggers/…

CTPD is currently in Mongu on a three day visit on one of the partners under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) implemented by UNDP Zambia facebook.com/share/p/PCMEZd…

‼️Thread #AfCoDDIV is super close! JUST 6 days to go. This week, together with our partners @TisaKenya ZIMCODD we are hosting the 10th & 11th national advocacy meetings in the buildup to the main conference in Maputo on 28-30 August. bit.ly/3AoqshH

CTPD CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION TO ADDRESS FLOODING RISKS AMID ANTICIPATED ABOVE-AVERAGE RAINFALL DUE TO LA NIÑA facebook.com/share/v/jYPf1n…

This week in our Monday Opinion, CTPD Research Associate for Climate Change and Environment Dr. Matildah Kaliba examines the structural challenges that impede progress towards the environmental sustainability goals of the 8NDP, with... Read more👇 diggers.news/guest-diggers/…

Join us for another exciting discussion on improving public participation in the planning and implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This session will focus on the importance https: 📌//us02web.zoom.us/j/87576430273?pwd=TUdTdER3R05DUlJvTDkwNWlVMHNMQT09

@Valdghana team in a meeting with a consortium on tobacco control in Zambia to learn about tobacco control initiatives undertaken in the country. CTPD Zambia WHO Ghana African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

Brenda Chintundi, Exec Dir of the Tobacco Free Association of Zambia, giving a rich background on the history and evolution of tobacco control advocacy in Zambia. CTPD Zambia WHO Ghana Tracey Ackerman

Yesterday, we hosted an interactive online discussion themed” how can we better involve citizens in these critical decisions’’? , which touched on these key discussion points below 👇 facebook.com/share/p/KdtKYx…

To improve the effectiveness of the 2008 tobacco control bill, health inspectors and public prosecutors were trained to support smoke-free environments in Lusaka, Zambia said Brenda Chitindi, Matriach of tobacco control. Tax Justice Network Africa CTPD Zambia WHO Ghana

Happy to have VALDGHANA Executive Director Labram Musah- as our Guest speaker at our Capacity Building training TC Advocacy Training. Team VALDGHANA is in Zambia on a five-days learning visit CTPD Zambia share knowledge and learn best practices to advance TC efforts.

With support from ACBF, the Capacity Building Training on Tobacco Control Advocacy for Consortium members is aimed at strengthening collective efforts in combating Tobacco use and promoting Public Health in Zambia.

Brenda Chintindi , TOFAZ Exe Director provided context to the discussion by giving an historical picture of the Tobacco Control Advocacy in Zambia. ACBF Tax Justice Network Africa VALDGHANA

Albert M. Phiri, Chairperson of the consortium of tobacco control, revealed that Zambia is among the top five tobacco leaf growing companies in Africa, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Tax Justice Network Africa WHO Ghana

"Under pretense of corporate social responsibility,Tobacco Industry funds school construction, sponsors pension schemes, & offers job opportunities therefore underminpublic health", Tobacco Control Consortium Chairperson Albert Phiri. VALDGHANA Tax Justice Network Africa ACBF

CTPD'S Isaiah Mbewe made a presentation on new generation advocacy on Tobacco Taxation during the Capacity Building Training supported by ACBF.

In this week’s Monday Opinion piece, we feature CSO Debt Alliance Coordinator Mr. Peter Mumba who delves into the progress made in implementing the PDMA and its implications for Zambia’s debt sustainability outlook. Read more 👇 diggers.news/guest-diggers/…

Isaiah Mbewe, M&E Specialist for CTPD Zambia pointed out industry interference, inadequate evidence, and lack of public awareness about the dangers of tobacco use as part of the challenges hindering progress on tobacco control in Zambia. Tax Justice Network Africa WHO Ghana