There are a number of pieces of legislation that cover matters related to children, yet. This paper provides a comparative study of social protection programs in zambia and namibia. Although this scheme is included in the national social protection. Social protection policy brief the national food and nutrition. Government of kenya initiated a wide consultative process to formulate a national social protection framework. 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. Section five concludes by discussing the issues emerging from the previous section and suggesting next steps for the low capacity household twg. 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 zambia national social protection policy nssp approved by the government of the republic of zambia in. 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. This work also places great emphasis on the role of social policy and. The paper then provides an analysis of the differences between the two social protection systems and policy. Qualitative study of child marriage in six districts of zambia.
The constitution of kenya 2010 contains a comprehensive bill of rights. 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. The 2018 national budget n in the 2018 national budget, government commits to ensuring that. 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. Lessons from social protection programme implementation in. This report urges that zambia restructure its social protection system to. Poverty remains a grave social economic challenge in zambia. Social protection and disaster risk reduction is the second theme in the malawi growth and development strategy mgds. A comprehensive social protection strategy for zambia should provide. National social protection policy of ethiopia global.
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. Using social safety nets to accelerate poverty reduction and share prosperity author. Whilst the social welfare twg has developed a policy and roadmap for addressing the needs of incapacitated. It is the aim of fes to facilitate the political and social.
Overview on the national child policy better care network. 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. These concerns constitute the social theme of the fndp. The kenyan delegation explained how the country does not have a social protection policy, though the government provides free education and books at the. 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. The friedrichebertstiftung fes is a private, nonprofit organisation committed to the values of social democracy.
Zambia remains committed to the socioeconomic development planning of the country as reflected by the return to development planning in 2005. Protecting children in zambia from violence, abuse. It is not possible to speak of a national child protection system in zambia as there is not one coordinated programme of action. One is having a focused technical entry point into the social protection policy space around child rights and protection. 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. 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. Ministry of gender 2nd floor new government complex. Scoping social protection platform for social protection zambia policy brief. Social policy and human development in zambia is a book that is intended to contribute.
Mar 28, 2016 zambia initiates national consultations on social protection bill. 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. 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. This fact sheet by save the children provides an overview of the current status of national child protection systems in zambia. The zambian government is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability among its population in general and for the poor and vulnerable segments of. The convention recognizes childrens rights as human rights, and establishes a universal set of standards, to be adhered to by all signatories. 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. Responsive food security pack fertiliser support programme, national trust for. Ilo social protection platform social security profile.
Recognizing that vulnerability and the lack of resilience result from, cause and reinforce poverty, governments poverty reduction efforts cannot sideline social protection. All of zambias pension schemes are deficient in design, financing, and administration. 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. The 2018 national budget n in the 2018 national budget. Thisisthe national social protection strategyandpolicydocument.
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. This policy introduces a shift from the social welfare approach of the developmental social welfare policy to a complete framework leading to coordinated actions. Download kenya national social protection policy pdf, 2. Dfid zambia office in support of the government of zambias grz national development plan. National assessment on child care facilities in zambia. Republic of zambia gender status report zambia 2012 2014 central statistical office. Government has finalized the proposed national social security policy for the labour force in the country as a measure to provide adequate soci. 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. Overview on the national child policy a presentation by mr.
The country constitutionalised economic, social and cultural rights despite social protection largely falling within these rights. Therefore, the coverage of social security in zambia is limited to employees in the formal sector. 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. Kenya national social protection policy national social. News and updates related to social protection in zambia. Therefore, zambia is yet to see a government commitment towards social protection through an act of parliament.
Fact sheet on national child protection systems in zambia. Social protection and disability in zambia zambia daily mail. Protection strategy and policy for liberia was validated by relevant government. 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. Social protection policy reform in zambia during the sata. The national policy on climate change should be put in place and institutional.
Report of study on drivers of change for a national social. Transform is an innovative learning package on the administration of national social protection floors in africa. Through this process, the government has identified several key social protection actions in the areas of social assistance, social security, and health insurance. An assessment of resource requirements interagency country report september 2012 understanding childrens work ucw project. Zambias population trends by sex, 2012, 20 and 2014 7. 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. The politics of promoting social protection in zambia effective states. 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. Here, its credibility in social protection is built on two pillars. Stanfield michelo expert social protection how zambias social. 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. Unicef has supported the government to develop and adopt key polices including the national child policy, the alternative care. In kenya and zambia, it is successfully carrying out this role. 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.
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 protection and low capacity households in zambia. 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. It contributes to poverty reduction and improved quality of life of citizens in order to foster national development. What is the current situation of national social protection policies and program. 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. The study was carried out from july to september 2005. 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. In zambia, the social cash transfer pilot led to four times more households engaging.
National social protection policy and strategy government of liberia. Social protection interventions are provided by many different stakeholders including government ministries and agencies, the private sector, communities, households, and other nonstate actors. 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. Zambia initiates national consultations on social protection bill. This national health policy outlines a statement by the zambian government to set clear directions for the development of the health sector in zambia. This draft national child protection policy is rooted in the principles of the uncrc, the most ratified human rights treaty in history. Special thanks go to gabriel fernandez, national social protection.
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