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The Report of the Annual Conference on African Women in Political Leadership Held at Hotel Intercontinental, Lusaka 7th to 9th June 2010 on the Theme: “Our Politics is Now: Moving Beyond the Rhetoric of Women’s Political Participation” Organized by the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) in collaboration with the Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) and the Non Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC.
This workshop was organized by Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) in collaboration with the Gender in Development Division (GIDD) of Cabinet Office with financial assistance from UNIFEM –Southern Africa. The report is a presentation of proceedings of the working Programme facilitated by South African consultant, Debbie Budlender. The meeting was attended by participants from GIDD, Ministry of Finance and National Development (MFND), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MACO), and members of civil society organizations.
The Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) under its Information and Coalition Building programme and Women’s Information Development Network (WIDNet) project officially opened its new Training Centre on the 15th of April, 2010.
The Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) under its Information and Coalition Building programme and Women’s Information Development Network (WIDNet) project will officially be opening its “Women’s Centre for Economic Empowerment” on Thursday 15th April, 2010 at 14:00hrs.
The Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) has been running a project called “Mobilizing Socially Excluded Women to Demand Equitable Development through Human Rights Based Advocacy for the Attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)," aimed at creating space for poor women to demand for development.
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD). The day has been observed since the 1900s. On this day there are global celebrations for all the economic, social and political rights that women have fought for and achieved. Zambia joins the rest of the world in celebrating IWD under the theme “Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all”.
In March 2010, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will undertake a fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly. Emphasis will be placed on the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals. Member States, representatives of non-governmental organizations and of UN entities will participate in the session. A series of parallel events will provide additional opportunities for information exchange and networking.
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is seeking outside technical assistance from civil society organizations working internationally to host and serve as a Communication and Consultation Facility that will support the participation of the nongovernmental organization (NGO) delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB).
The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa.
ICTs are proving to have great potential in promoting individual, community and national development. Many countries in Asia and Latin America have exploited ICTs to improve socio-economic development. Similarly, countries in Africa, Zambia inclusive, have realised the potential of ICTs in development and sustainable livelihoods.
The civil society day- march in Zambia, is an event which takes place every year in October to bring awareness to Government and stake holders and also to lobby government to work together with civil society and other stake holders in the fight against poverty. The annual event was organized by the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) and the march took place on Friday 16th October, 2009 which also marked the beginning of the Standup against poverty Campaign.
The inclusion of all stakeholders in the governance of the country and formulation of policy is very important for democracy and development. Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) would like to thank the Committee for according it an opportunity to make a submission. It is our hope that as we contribute our voice to these important issues, Government will address the areas that need to be improved to ensure equality and equity among Zambians. This memorandum is organised in accordance with the Committee’s request.
Rural Zambia Is Failing to Meet the Millennium Development Goals, Says Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD)
Lusaka, Zambia, 28 July 2009 – Recent trainings and community-based research conducted by the women’s organisation Zambia Association for Research and Development (ZARD) revealed that most individuals in rural villages and peri urban compounds have never heard of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Fifth National Development Plan 2006 – 2010 (FNDP).
The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) originates from the Integrated Framework (IF) which was launched in 1997. It was an initiative by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Trade Center (ITC), United Nations Center for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO). The initiative was as a result of the mandate from the first WTO ministerial conference held in December 1996 in Singapore.
The IF attempted to respond to the trade development needs of least developed countries to enable them be integrated in the multilateral trading system, for them to benefit from it and be actively involved in its processes.
Following ZARD’s recent joining of the GBV prevention network which is based in Kampala, Uganda, we are pleased to make available to you a report of the activities around the 16 days of activism.
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