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October 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Towards Economic Resilience and Building Sustainable Initiatives

dc.contributor.authorMusonda, Lukwesa
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-06T07:44:44Z
dc.date.available2024-11-06T07:44:44Z
dc.date.issued2024-11-06
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.jctr.org.zm/handle/20.500.14274/1850
dc.description.abstractThe Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) published an analysis of the October 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), revealing a slight reduction in the cost of living in Lusaka. The BNNB stands at K10,408.84, a decrease of K69.16 from September, attributed to lower fruit prices driven by seasonal mango availability. Despite this reduction, the overall cost of living remains disproportionately high compared to average household income, intensifying financial hardships, especially for families dealing with escalating non-food expenses. The report highlights ongoing economic challenges exacerbated by prolonged load-shedding, affecting productivity and consumer demand. To mitigate these issues, JCTR commends the government for approving emergency electricity tariffs and urges efficient implementation to stabilise energy supply. The Centre also recommends enhancing social protection programmes with transparent practices to aid vulnerable populations and advocates for a minimum wage review to align with the current economic reality, especially in light of drought impacts. JCTR emphasises the need for collective action among stakeholders, promoting transparency, inclusive policies, and active citizen engagement to address the cost-of-living crisis and ensure dignified living conditions for all Zambians.en
dc.description.sponsorshipThe Joint Country Programme (JCP Zambia) of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and Danish Church Aid (DCA)en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherJesuit Centre for Theological Reflectionen
dc.rightsAttribution-NoDerivs 3.0 United States*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/us/*
dc.subjectCost of Livingen
dc.subjectBNNBen
dc.subjectBasic Needs and Nutrition Basketen
dc.subjectOctoberen
dc.subject2024en
dc.subjectLusakaen
dc.titleOctober 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Towards Economic Resilience and Building Sustainable Initiativesen
dc.title.alternativeOctober 2024 BNNB Statementen
dc.typeStatementen


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