There is no easy definition of corruption. The word ‘corruption’ is itself often used as an omnibus term to describe inordinate economic and political practices that benefit those involved.1 When narrowly defined, it is often used to characterize the misuse of public resources by government officials for private ends, thus leaving out corruption in the...Continue Reading

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Zambia have been advocates of good governance. As a result, they have been involved in several initiatives aimed at fighting corruption. This summary information is intended to be a complementary tool to their anticorruption activities and initiatives. It contains five chapters.The following are some sources CSOs could use to get...Continue Reading

Out of the ZMW 41.9 Billion of the Supplementary Budget, 19.8% or ZMW8.3 Billion will be allocated to the National Drought Response. Out of this amount, ZMW 5.2 Billion is allocated to Social Cash Transfer Programme under Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. ZMW14.6 Billion or 34.8% of the budget has been allocated to...Continue Reading

Debt is a critical component of a country’s public finances. When acquired and managed responsibly, debt can be an important part of a country’s economy and fiscal health. It can be used to finance thedevelopment of new infrastructure that improves people’s lives and increases economic output. During times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,...Continue Reading