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Mufulira: Fostering Inclusive Decision-Making in Zambia through Depoliticization

Official proposal

22/05/2024 11:29

This initiative aims to address the influence of commercial interests and partisan politics in decision-making processes in Zambia. By promoting depoliticization, the project seeks to prioritise the public interest, enhance transparency, accountability, and equity in governance, and create opportunities for more inclusive political participation.

Key Components:

Advocacy for Policy Reforms: The project advocates for policy reforms to regulate campaign financing, curb corruption, and limit the influence of money in politics. It also lobbies for the establishment of independent oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability.
Civic Education and Awareness: Civic education campaigns are conducted to raise awareness about the negative impacts of commercialization in politics and the benefits of depoliticization.
Strengthening Civil Society and Media: The project invests in strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations and media outlets to promote investigative journalism, advocacy, and watchdog functions.
Community Engagement and Empowerment: Community engagement and empowerment efforts aim to empower marginalised groups, including youth, women, and minority communities, to participate in decision-making processes and hold political leaders accountable.
Evaluation and Monitoring: The project employs robust evaluation and monitoring mechanisms to assess its effectiveness and impact.

This initiative represents a pioneering effort to foster inclusive decision-making in Zambia by depoliticizing politics and promoting transparency, accountability, and equity in governance processes.