Address impediments that undermine women’s participation in mining – PMRC
• Stakeholders must develop a safe and well-coordinated abuse report mechanism in mining sites.• Women have inadequate technical skills as they lack training in specialized
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PMRC calls for increased funding towards Artisanal, Small-Scale Mining
• Majority of the artisanal miners are poor and undertake mining activities in their remotely located communities.• Government must decentralize issuance of mineral rights to
Social Cash Transfer programme has scored well in 2022-PMRC
• This programme has scored well in 2022.• Disbursement has been timely and predictable.• Ministry of Finance has consistently provided updates on the disbursement of
PMRC nods plans to add another category of Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries
• Adding another category of beneficiaries will mean scaling-up of the program.• This will help address the high levels of vulnerability currently being experienced by
PMRC urges govt to establish irrigation development fund
• Government is urged to continue to encourage and empower farmers to practice climate-smart agriculture.• Farmers can also be empowered with small irrigation equipment in
US$1.4 billion IMF package will strengthen Zambian Kwacha – PMRC
• Government is urged to work around the clock to get the IMF package.• The success of the IMF program will free up a significant
PMRC calls for increased funding towards infrastructure maintenance
• Low funding has subsequently led to the deterioration of the existing infrastructure.• PMRC proposes harmonization of the policy framework for infrastructure maintenance.• This should
PMRC calls for implementation of electronic social cash transfer payment
• The major challenge with implementation of social cash transfer has been that of reducing administrative costs.• Reducing the cost through electronic platforms can help