GIZ Zambia

📣 Kick-off Meeting for the FANSER Endline Survey!  🎉 Yesterday, marked an exciting milestone for the FANSER team, as we kicked off the Endline Survey to track the progress of this 10-year, 40 million Euro project. Together with representatives from SUN LE, UNICEF, Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Health, we discussed methodologies and explored the expected outcomes of the survey, particularly in light of the ongoing drought emergency.  We took a deep dive into data recently collected from the SMART Survey, Living Conditions Monitoring Survey, and MCDP 2 midline to assess how shocks and structural rural poverty trends may impact our efforts to improve food and nutrition security in the region. We valued the engaged discussion and the guidance received from the Deputy Permanent Secretary from Luapula and the Assistant Secretary to the Permanent Secretary from Eastern Province. Next up: Training 20 enumerators and interviewing 400 target and 400 control group households, led by researchers from #IAPRI and consultants from ICON. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward on this critical work!  💪   #GIZ #Agrifood #FANSER #FoodSecurity #Partnerships

CALL FOR PROPOSALS! 📢 What: Development of crop information sheet for selected districts in the nine (9) provinces in Zambia 📅 Submission deadline: Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 16:00hrs 💡Interested parties can access the TENDER DOCUMENTS by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eUGbTzcK or follow the path: GIZ.de > Worldwide > Zambia > Bidding Opportunities. 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! Hashtag #giz, #zambia, #germany, #sustainabledevelopment

🚀 Call for proposals: Support Vocational Education and Training (VET) and skills development in collaboration with the private sector to respond to job opportunities arising from EU Global Gateway investments in Africa.   The Team Europe Initiative, "Opportunity-driven Skills and VET in Africa", under the Global Gateway Investment Package, is seeking partners in the #Digital, #Health, #Transport, #Climate, and #Energy sectors.   🗓️ Funding applications are open from 6 Sept. to 3 Nov. 2024.   🤝 Help bridge the #skills gap, unlock employment potential, and drive positive local impact.    🔗 Learn more://https://lnkd.in/daBNAd5h   #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Enable Expertise France Opetushallitus - Utbildningsstyrelsen - Finnish National Agency for Education Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)

IKI Growing Greener Project officially launched in Zambia GIZ successfully launched the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Growing Greener project in 🇿🇲Zambia at a vibrant and well-attended event on 29th August in Mwandi District of Western Province. The launch was attended by key stakeholders including government representatives, traditional leaders, community members, academia and partners. The IKI Growing Greener Project, Restoration and sustainable use of agropastoralists systems in open landscapes across Southern Africa, aims to improve soil health, enhance 🐟🦎🐦biodiversity conservation and build resilience of agropastoral communities to desertification and climate change through: 👉🏼Working with agro-pastoralists to adopt innovative land-use practices and nature-based solutions 👉🏼Developing soil and landscape restoration economies through public and private investments, market access, ecosystem valuation and green Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) support 👉🏼Strengthening an enabling policy framework for sustainable land use, and, 👉🏼Enhancing capacity to scale up sustainable management practices across Southern Africa. Implemented in the four countries of Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, and Zambia the project promotes the Herding for Health programme, a community-driven approach for livestock and rangeland management which uses controlled rotational herding to improve the health of livestock and land productivity and ensure less degradation. Specifically, the project will scale up the successes of Peace Parks Foundation with the restoration of one million hectares of communal rangelands, 100,000 hectares in Zambia. It also aims to increase household income of over 300 agropastoralists while creating green jobs targeting a minimum of 25 eco-rangers in Zambia. The project will also support the formulation of two or more policies that will enhance rangeland management. Through Herding for Health model, the project will fix more than 70000 tons CO2 equivalent into the soils. In Zambia, Growing Greener project is implemented by GIZ together with its consortium partners Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) and the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA), in Simalaha Community Conservancy (SCC), a semi-arid region in Western Province. At regional level, Conservational International (CI) is one of the project partners. It is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and runs from October 2023 to September 2029. Anke Peine-Ellis Doubt Chibeya #HerdingForHealth #ClimateAction #Vision2030

🎉 F4F Security Project Roadshows in Luapula & Eastern Provinces 🎉 The GIZ Fish for Food Security (F4F) project, together with its partners, organized community roadshows in selected districts of Luapula and Eastern Provinces. These events were packed with activities aimed at raising awareness on vital topics such as nutrition and food security, emphasizing the nutritional benefits of fish 🐟, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) 💧, sustainable fisheries management in Eastern Province, and sustainable aquaculture practices in Luapula Province. These roadshows offered more than just education—they created an engaging and interactive community experience that blended learning with practical application. Participants gained valuable knowledge on the nutritional value of fish and sustainable aquaculture, along with practical skills to apply this knowledge in their daily lives. This hands-on approach made key messages stick, motivating community members to adopt sustainable practices in managing their fish resources and improving household nutrition 🥗. Thanks to these innovative roadshows, the F4F project left a lasting impact on local communities by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to sustain their fisheries and aquaculture practices. Even as the project wraps up, its positive effects will continue to resonate, fostering a sustainable future for fish resources in Luapula and Eastern Provinces. #GIZ #AgriFood #F4FProject

🍲 Strengthening Community Nutrition Through Cooking Demonstrations 🌱 The journey to finalizing the Cooking Demonstration Guide has begun! Led by the National Food and Nutrition Commission with support from GIZ’s FANSER Project, a comprehensive review of the draft guide took place recently. The event was opened by the National Food and Nutrition Executive Director, the Head of Training and Collaboration, Mr. Mike Mwanza.    Key stakeholders from the Office of the Vice President, various line Ministries, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ministry of Health, Academia (University of Zambia and Levy Mwanawasa Medical University), and the FANSER project implementing partner, Catholic Relief Services participated in the review. The collaborative process involved group work, with participants sharing insights during plenary sessions.    Next steps include validation, launching, dissemination, and printing of the finalized Cooking Demonstration Guide. 📅 Dates for these activities are forthcoming – stay tuned for more updates! Cooking demonstrations play a vital role in educating rural communities on preparing diverse and nutritious meals, particularly for children under two and women of reproductive age. 📖 This guide will be an essential tool for stakeholders to plan and execute these demonstrations effectively, ensuring better health outcomes for Zambian communities. 🔔 Keep following us for the latest developments! #GIZ #AgriFood #FANSERProject

INVITATION FOR BIDS! 📢 What: New open tender! 📢 What: Supply and Delivery of Anthropometric Equipment ✏️ Reference: 04.09.2024_ Anthropometric Equipment _ 91182504 📅 Submission deadline: Friday 04th September 2024 at 13:00hrs 💡Interested local bidders can access the TENDER DOCUMENTS by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eUGbTzcK or follow the path: GIZ.de > Worldwide > Zambia > Bidding Opportunities. 📭For further clarification, interested parties may send enquiries to zm_inquiry@giz.de with subject lines: 04.09.2024_ Anthropometric Equipment _ 91182504. 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! #giz, #zambia, #germany, #sustainabledevelopment

German Training Week for project development to enhance capacity for 🌞solar professionals in Zambia   📢Are you a solar professional developing solar projects and looking to enhance your knowledge in developing rooftop solar PV projects? Then you are invited to participate in the German Training Week (GTW) – Project Development to be held from 📆September 30th to October 4th in Lusaka.   The event is organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implemented Project Development Programme (PDP), in the framework of the German Energy Solutions Initiative (German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).   The training is an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on technical, commercial, and legal aspects in developing rooftop solar PV projects with specific focus on rooftop embedded solar PV projects that are designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications.   Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced training experts from Zambia and Germany on how to develop solar PV projects that will attract German and Zambian investors and lenders to accelerate the realization of solar PV adoption in the market. Successful participants will also receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training. PDP has been supporting the growth of the solar Industry in Zambia by pre-developing financially viable projects focusing on renewable ⚡️energies with local companies. At the same time, the project provides training courses, analyses and studies on the risks and potential of renewable energies to help support market development since 2018. The deadline for submitting registrations this year is 7th September 2024. For registration details and more info contact: wamunyima.kangumu@giz.de Domenica Edriss #ProjectDevelopmentProgramme  #germanenergysolutions #energyforall #solar4all    

GIZ and COMACO Join Forces for Sustainable Forestry Management in Mumbwa and Itezhi-Tezhi Districts 🤝 On Wednesday, August 15, 2024, GIZ’s Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) project and Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) launched a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable forestry management and agricultural practices within local communities in Mumbwa and Itezhi-Tezhi Districts.      The event was opened by the District Commissioner, Ms. Namukolo, who urged the community to implement and share the knowledge gained from the training, to build a resilient agricultural sector that ensures food security and enhances the quality of life for Zambians.      Mr. Sitwala, the Director of the Forestry Department from the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, highlighted the importance of this collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by the current drought crisis through long-term strategies focused on community forest management.      Representing the German Embassy, Mr. Buumba Siamalube, expressed the German Government’s pride in supporting sustainable forest management, agricultural practices, and alternative livelihoods in partnership with the Zambian Government. He emphasized that the collaboration between the SAFE project and COMACO will help ensure that community members can earn decent incomes through the sustainable use of their resources.      EU Delegation representative, Ms. Cristina Soriani, thanked the Ministries involved in the launch, stressing that sustainable results can only be achieved through joint efforts. She emphasized that this collaboration will focus on forest management, improved land use, livelihood enhancement through mushroom production, and strengthening government structures critical to sustainable forest management.      In his vote of thanks, His Royal Highness Chief Mulendema commended the EU, COMACO, GIZ, and all stakeholders for their commitment to working with the 13 Chiefdoms, where the Community Forestry Management Groups are in.     The event concluded with GIZ Country Director, Mr. Axel Ulmer, symbolically handing over a mango tree to the 13 Chiefs present to officially launch the project. The day wrapped up with a tour of the COMACO Hub, where communities showcased innovative methods of processing soy into products like soy cereal and community members from the Community Forestry Management Groups (CFMGs) also showcased how they function and work towards sustainable forestry management. This partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable livelihoods and forest conservation in Zambia 🌳.  SAFE is co-financed by the European Union, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ. Additionally, it hosts the secretariat of the new Team Europe Initiative on Deforestation-free Value Chains. #GIZ #AgriFood #SAFEProject #Partnerships

GIZ supports LGAZ Annual Conference   Last week, local government officials convened in Lusaka for the 68th Annual Conference of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA. This year’s theme “Visionary Local Leadership in the Face of Current and Emerging Developmental Challenges: A Call to Action” set the tone for the numerous plenary and break away sessions during the conference, covering topics such as effective #climateaction 🌍, #genderequality and socio-economic transformation. GIZ Zambia supported the conference through the Decentralisation for Development (D4D) and Good Financial Governance (GfG) Programmes. During a session on Public Sector Audits, led by GfG, commitments were made to enhance #audit and #accountability mechanisms. Key initiatives include establishing dedicated Audit Teams, digitizing 💻 processes to improve financial reporting, and embedding fiscal risk management to enhance budget credibility to tackle both the opportunities and challenges within public sector audits in relation to local authorities 🏛. D4D organized a plenary session on sustainable #urbandevelopment and affordable housing 🏘. Guest speakers from the City of Windhoek in #Namibia shared the city’s approach to upgrading informal settlements, while also enhancing #citizenengagement 🗣 in urban planning processes. In light of the high #urbanization rate and growing informal settlements, these topics are highly relevant to the Zambian local government officials and #knowledgesharing 💡across the region can inform and improve local approaches to tackle the associated challenges. We thank LGAZ for the long-standing and successful cooperation and all participants for their valuable contributions during the conference. 📸 © Local Government Association of Zambia