Social protection policy reform in zambia during the sata presidency, 20112014 abstract the election of michael sata and his patriotic front pf party in 2011 led to the expansion of social cash transfers scts in zambia, with the state taking over primary financial responsibility from foreign aid donors. Social protection policy brief the national food and nutrition. Kenya national social protection policy national social. Dfid zambia office in support of the government of zambias grz national development plan. In zambia, the social cash transfer pilot led to four times more households engaging. Scoping social protection platform for social protection zambia policy brief. Although this scheme is included in the national social protection policy and the national health policy, there have been no signs of implementation to date.
Social security in zambia, who earns social security in. Using social safety nets to accelerate poverty reduction and share prosperity author. Poverty remains a grave social economic challenge in zambia. Section five concludes by discussing the issues emerging from the previous section and suggesting next steps for the low capacity household twg.
Reducing poverty, inequality and vulnerability the zambian government is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability among its population in general and for the poor and vulnerable segments of society in particular. This paper provides a comparative study of social protection programs in zambia and namibia. Qualitative study of child marriage in six districts of zambia. The majority of the population in zambia do not have access to any form of social security as they earn their living from informal employment and cannot afford to subscribe to social security schemes. Here, its credibility in social protection is built on two pillars. Recognizing that vulnerability and the lack of resilience result from, cause and reinforce poverty, governments poverty reduction efforts cannot sideline social protection. Report of study on drivers of change for a national social. Policy brief zambia health and wellbeing survey 2014 zambia demographic and health survey 202014 violence against children study 2018. The zambia national social protection policy nssp, approved by the government of the republic of zambia grz at the end of 2014, provides the policy and strategic framework within which coherent and coordinated social protection programmes can be delivered to zambian citizens. News and updates related to social protection in zambia. This policy introduces a shift from the social welfare approach of the developmental social welfare policy to a complete framework leading to coordinated actions. Zambia initiates national consultations on social protection bill. Establishing ethiopias social protection framework is part and parcel of an integrated approach to the progressive realization of social and economic rights noted in the constitution.
The ministry of labour and social security organised a consultative workshop on drafting the national social protection bill from 1928 march 2016 in kabwe, central province, zambia. Although zambia has ratified many key international instruments related to child protection, no real progress has been made in introducing legislation to change national law. Transform is an innovative learning package on the administration of national social protection floors in africa. The 2018 national budget n in the 2018 national budget. National social protection policy for purposes of this policy, social protection describes all public and private initiatives that provide income or consumption transfers to the poor, and protect the vulnerable against livelihood risks. Social protection and disaster risk reduction is the second theme in the malawi growth and development strategy mgds. The zambian government is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability among its population in general and for the poor and vulnerable segments of society in particular. National social protection policy of ethiopia global. Although this scheme is included in the national social protection. Thisisthe national social protection strategyandpolicydocument. Social protection and disability in zambia zambia daily mail. The politics of promoting social protection in zambia effective states. Responsive food security pack fertiliser support programme, national trust for. The 2018 national budget n in the 2018 national budget, government commits to ensuring that.
Stanfield michelo expert social protection how zambias social. The seventh national development plan 7ndp for the period 2017 2021 is the successor to the revised sixth national development plan, 202016 rsndp following its expiry in december 2016. An assessment of resource requirements interagency country report september 2012 understanding childrens work ucw project. Ministry of gender 2nd floor new government complex. Protecting children in zambia from violence, abuse, neglect. In the past, a major weakness of development planning in zambia has been the poor implementation that stemmed largely from poor resource forecasts, weak institutional arrangements and weak monitoring mechanismssystems for the plans. The preparation of the national social protection policy was preceded by a series of consultative activities, including workshops and provincial consultations with stakeholders to harness all views and identify the major issues to be addressed by this policy. Transform is an innovative approach to strengthening national capacities for the implementation of national social protection floors spfs in africa at the national and decentralized levels. Whilst the social welfare twg has developed a policy and roadmap for addressing the needs of incapacitated. In seeking to account for the politics of this uneven commitment to social protection in zambia, this paper goes beyond the focus on elections and institutions within. All of zambias pension schemes are deficient in design, financing, and administration. Special thanks go to gabriel fernandez, national social protection.
This draft national child protection policy is rooted in the principles of the uncrc, the most ratified human rights treaty in history. It is the aim of fes to facilitate the political and social. Within the context of social protection and health service delivery, the ministry implements and facilitates the provision of social welfare, community development and primary health care services. Social protection interventions are provided by many different stakeholders including government ministries and agencies, the private sector, communities, households, and other nonstate actors. Overview on the national child policy a presentation by mr. The constitution of kenya 2010 contains a comprehensive bill of rights. Fact sheet on national child protection systems in zambia. It defines social protection and outlines the social protection programs in both zambia and namibia in great detail, discussing the challenges faced by each country as well as the effectiveness of the programs in poverty reduction. It is not possible to speak of a national child protection system in zambia as there is not one coordinated programme of action. Lessons from social protection programme implementation in. It contributes to poverty reduction and improved quality of life of citizens in order to foster national development. Policy documents the national food and nutrition commission.
The national policy on climate change should be put in place and institutional. The project serves as an honest broker for governments and development partners, providing them with technical support on the design and implementation of the evaluations. Government has finalized the proposed national social security policy for the labour force in the country as a measure to provide adequate soci. Therefore, the coverage of social security in zambia is limited to employees in the formal sector. Through this process, the government has identified several key social protection actions in the areas of social assistance, social security, and health insurance. There are a number of pieces of legislation that cover matters related to children, yet. The country constitutionalised economic, social and cultural rights despite social protection largely falling within these rights. Republic of zambia gender status report zambia 2012 2014 central statistical office.
National social protection policy and strategy government of liberia. National social protection policy 10 executive summary national social protection policy is the medium term policy that has been formulated to reduce poverty and vulnerability. In kenya and zambia, it is successfully carrying out this role. However, social protection implementation continued to be fragmented, uncoordinated, poorly resourced and ineffectively evaluated. The policy is anchored in the vision 2030 and shall be implemented through successive national development plans and national health strategic plans. Mar 28, 2016 zambia initiates national consultations on social protection bill. Zambia remains committed to the socioeconomic development planning of the country as reflected by the return to development planning in 2005. To improve the living standards of extremely poor and vulnerable households in zambia by providing regular social cash transfers and help the government build systems to implement a sustainable national programme.
Overview on the national child policy better care network. One is having a focused technical entry point into the social protection policy space around child rights and protection. Policy and the national health policy, there have been no. This national health policy outlines a statement by the zambian government to set clear directions for the development of the health sector in zambia. The paper then provides an analysis of the differences between the two social protection systems and policy. Long considered a privilege of developed countries, social protection is now recognized for the role it can play in addressing poverty and vulnerability in developing countries. Zambia national social protection policy easy read documents are often used to make information more accessible and easy to understand to people with learning disabilities, but these versions have been produced for the public at large and is meant for anyone who wants to familiarize with the topics in a more reader friendly and simple english. The republic of zambia ministry of lands and natural resources draft national land policy this is a draft national land policy and as such is a working document and. Download kenya national social protection policy pdf, 2. The zambian government is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability among its population in general and for the poor and vulnerable segments of. Protecting children in zambia from violence, abuse. Zambias population trends by sex, 2012, 20 and 2014 7. Social protection can be regarded as a kind of insurance policy against poverty and a tool for delivering social justice as well as a means of. A comprehensive social protection strategy for zambia should provide.
This report urges that zambia restructure its social protection system to. This fact sheet by save the children provides an overview of the current status of national child protection systems in zambia. What is the current situation of national social protection policies and program. The main purpose of the study is to provide guidance on, and support to, the process of building political commitment to support a national social protection scheme in zambia.
The friedrichebertstiftung fes is a private, nonprofit organisation committed to the values of social democracy. Social protection and low capacity households in zambia. National assessment on child care facilities in zambia. The study was carried out from july to september 2005. Ilo social protection platform social security profile. The formulation of this national social protection policy is one of governments dedicated efforts to ensure that the role of social protection in propoor growth remains central and increases in systemic efficiency. The convention recognizes childrens rights as human rights, and establishes a universal set of standards, to be adhered to by all signatories. These concerns constitute the social theme of the fndp. Social policy and human development in zambia is a book that is intended to contribute.
The zambia national social protection policy nssp approved by the government of the republic of zambia in. Article 21 establishes the progressive realization of social and economic rights and obligates the state to observe, respect, protect, promote, and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms in the bill of rights. Government of kenya initiated a wide consultative process to formulate a national social protection framework. Social protection policy reform in zambia during the sata. Unicef has supported the government to develop and adopt key polices including the national child policy, the alternative care. Therefore, zambia is yet to see a government commitment towards social protection through an act of parliament. Protection strategy and policy for liberia was validated by relevant government. As a consequence of zambias economic and social circumstances, many children and families are constrained by the lack of viable alternative options to advance in life. However, there are a number of systems and policies in place that govern child protection issues, and there is a national child policy 2006 of the ministry of sport, youth and child development. It encompasses learning materials and methods for adult learning, to help decision makers and practitioners take ownership in building national social protection systems through continuous learning and reflective practice.