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Monday, 02 February 2009

The Pro Poor Policy Formulation and MDGs –project’s development objectives are to increase the capacity of the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, develop the capability of academic institutions, such as the Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) and the University of Zambia and promote Millennium Development Goals in previously sidelined provinces. By focusing on strengthening Ministry staff pro-poor policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and supporting the introduction of Human Development course at the University of Zambia and encouraging other institutions to follow, will enable Zambia to formulate home-grown pro-poor policies to better the lives of Zambians.

Duration January 2007-December 2010
Expected results
  • Capacity developed for pro-poor policy analysis and research that is able to inform the design of sector specific strategies, economic policies and implementation strategies.
  • Capacity  to implement, monitor and evaluate MDGs based plans developed in Strategic Sector Ministries, districts and provinces.
  • Advocacy and dialogue on Human Development and the MDGs enhanced.
Implementing partner
 Ministry of Finance and National Planning 
Focus area

 1. Poverty Reduction and Achievement of the MDGs

 2.Democratic Governance

Key result area
 1.1 Promoting inclusive growth, gender equality and MDG achievement
CPAP outcomeInstitutions strengthened to execute, coordinate and implement national development priorities based on principles of democratic governance (pdf)
Annual Work Plan
 2010 AWP (pdf)
Expenditure

 US$ 385 000 (2008)

 US$ 350 300 (2009)

Funding
 UNDP
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Contact Elda Chirwa, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Status Active