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    • Economic Growth And Human Development 

      Liche, Dominic; Liche, Dominic (2011-02-25)
      In 2010, Zambia was rated as the fourth growing economy in Africa, and number 21 growing economy in the world according to the Country Comparison of GDP Real Growth by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Zambia’s Gross ...

    • Enhancing Transparency, Accountability, and Community Participation in the Implementation of CDF 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2023-05-09)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) believes that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), if implemented in a transparent and accountable manner and prioritizing community participation, can change many ...

    • Implementation of Select Health Projects at Livingstone Central Hospital 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2019)
      Over the years, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has monitored the use of public financial resources in an effort to foster accountability by public officers. Some works have included analysing issues ...

    • Implications of Delayed Debt Restructuring on the Livelihoods of Zambians 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2023-02-21)
      Zambia is still battling with a debt distress which has denied the country the opportunity to grow at its full potential. This has worsened the poverty levels as the past few years have seen a rechannelling of resources ...

    • Improvement of Social Service Delivery Upholds Human Dignity 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2019-03-19)
      The Government of the Republic of Zambia, recognises that all human beings are entitled to economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR). JCTR supported by Misean Cara facilitated a project aimed at improving people's awareness ...

    • A Just Market System 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2013)
      The Zambian government through the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry es-tablished the Private Sector Development Reform Programme (PSDRP). The PSDRP aims at reducing the cost of doing business and encouraging ...

    • Linking Constituency Development Fund to Democracy in Zambia 

      Sauti, John Kunda (2023-05-01)
      The bulwark of decentralization is making citizens become protagonists of their own development and democracy agenda. Even though Zambia is a representative democracy, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in principle ...

    • Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture of Assets as a Tool to Fight Corruption: Some Policy Considerations 

      Alex, Muyebe S.J (2023-06-26)
      Distinct from a forfeiture order, a non-conviction-based forfeiture of an asset occurs when a court confiscates assets of a criminal nature, even where no conviction has been obtained in relation to criminal conduct. The ...

    • The Politics of Cholera Epidemics in Zambia 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J (2024-01-22)
      Given how Zambia has dealt with previous cholera outbreaks, it is not surprising that the current outbreak in Zambia continues to spread unabated. So far, it has affected a total of 39 districts in 9 provinces in Zambia. ...

    • Poverty in Early-Childhood Development: A Perpetuator of Future Poverty 

      Mwaba, Bernard (2023-05-30)
      Zambia remains in debt distress and urgently requires debt relief. Weak fiscal discipline, excessive non-concessional borrowing, and falling copper prices caused external debt to jump from 6.7 percent of GDP in 2011 to ...

    • Press Statement: Employed Zambians Equally Affected by Food Insecurity and High Cost of Living – A Call for Inclusive Economic Relief 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J (2024-10-01)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) highlights the growing financial challenges faced by both employed and unemployed Zambians amidst escalating inflation and food insecurity. In response to recent government ...

    • A Social Audit on Chavuma Police Station 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2019-09)
      About 607 kilometers west of Solwezi, headquarter district of the North-Western Province, lies Chavuma, the furthest of the nine districts in the province. Chavuma, which is approximately 1,100 kilometers from Lusaka was ...

    • Youth Unemployment in Zambia: The Case of Lusaka Province 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection; Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (2023-10-06)
      While the problem of unemployment affects people of all age groups, the problem in Zambia affects the youths more than older age groups. Policies to reduce youth unemployment are required, not only to save youths from its ...

    • Zambia Against Apartheid A Case on Apartheid- Caused Debt 

      Banda, Gabriel C (2000)
      Zambia's role in the struggle against racism and Apartheid was a moral one which was part of a universal struggle by humanity. Zambia sought peace, justice, and the harmony of humanity. The peace sought is a peace which ...

    • Zambia’s High Cost of Living: A Driver of Gender Inequality 

      Ng'onga, Aquila (2023-04-14)
      The rising living cost is not only a topical issue in Zambia but also across the globe. Countries, developed or least developed are all feeling the pinch. Japan at the start of the year, for example, recorded its highest ...