Programme Objective   

 By the end of 2010, CSPR will be a motivated member driven network, anchored on strong governance principles and values, with effective programme implementation at all levels.

What The Programme Does

The Governance and Institutional Development programme provides CSPR an opportunity to strengthen the governance and management structures. It develops and implements various administrative and financial policies. It facilitates human resources development for staff and the general membership. Provincial structures are strengthened to play a greater role in planning and implementation. Membership selection criteria is w streamlined to ensure that only those organizations that meet the set standards are admitted to CSPR. Resource mobilization is conducted as well as development of sustainability measures for the  organization. It also facilitates regular monitoring and evaluation of the work of CSPR including preparation of periodic financial and narrative reports for consideration by the Board of Directors and cooperating partners.

Operational Objectives

 The Governance and Institutional Development Programme has  

 2 operational objectives:

 1.To strengthen co-ordination and management of the network at

    all levels by 2008;

 2.To strengthen the governance structures, systems and practices

    of CSPR at all  levels.

Activities

1. Finalise and complete the Provincial Role Clarification Strategy

2. Finalise and implement the recommendations on the National  

    Role Clarification,

3. Conduct an Assessment to determine the expansion of CSPR.

Expected Outcomes

· An effective and efficient network

· Improved programme management at provincial level

· Increased ownership by CSPR network members

· Improved organisational sustainability

· Efficient disbursement of resources to CSPR PPMTs

Programme  Management

The programme is managed by the Executive Director, Programmes Manager and the Finance and administration Manager.

Training Needs Assessments-(TNA)
This report constitutes the findings of the TNA assignment conducted for the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) study undertaken by the In-Service Training Trust (ISTT) during the period 23rd July to 11th August 2003. [Details]PDF

Participatory Poverty Monitoring Training Workshop

Training workshop conducted for the Poverty Monitoring and Analysis (PMA) component of the Zambia Social Investment Fund (ZAMSIF) of the Ministry of Finance (MoFNP) and the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR)..[Details]PDF

Provincial Advocacy Skills Training Workshop

This is a report of the Advocacy  Skills Training Workshop conducted for Civil Society for Poverty Reduction’s provincial focal point officers drawn from the five CSPR member provinces.[Details]PDF

Advocacy Skills Training Workshop 
CSPR through the Information Dissemination and Advocacy Task Force, organised a three and half days training workshop in lobby and advocacy skills. [Details]PDF

[CABUCO]

[Expenditure Tracking Manual]PDF

Contact person:  Besinati Phiri Mpepo, Executive Director, besimpepo@cspr.org.zm