ELINA MALAMULA NGWENYA KATETE DISTRICT COUNCIL THE SADC GENDER PROTOCOL SUMMIT 2014 ZAMBIA REGIONAL SUMMIT AT KOPANONG HOTEL,JOHANNESGURG, SOUTH AFRICA 25 TH TO 29 TH MAY, /50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
SYNOPSIS Population is 159,921 51% females 2 Constituencies and 18 wards 1 Female Councillor 80 employees of which 28 are female Became Centre of Excellence in 2010
OBJECTIVES To achievement of the District Strategic plan and Millennium Development Goals by 2015 Guide the participation of all stakeholders in development To increase gender equity as it is practised by the Community by 2015 To empower women economically, socially and politically 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
BACKGROUND BEFORE CURRENT 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA The weak financial base to deliver services. The high generation rate of wastes. Dark streets posing high risks of attacks. Lack of policies for the council
KEY ACTIVITIES To encourage citizen participation Environmental protection Access to VCT service by all residents lighting streets and other public places 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Amount local currency (ZMK) Amount in Rand Gender specific allocation 53, Gender in mainstream projects (please specify) 32, Amount contributed in cash or in kind by partner organisations (please specify) TOTAL 85,826.00
CHALLENGES Inadequate funds Lack of political will within themselves (political leaders) Low literacy levels, currently at 62% High prevalence of HIV/AIDS at 16% 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
Waste management Water and sanitation Education Roads 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA SERVICE DELIVERY Toilet Construction School under CDF Refuse bay Road construction Borehole
WOMEN EMPOWERNMENT Grace Tisaine Phiri beneficiary of market stand and FINCA Loan 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA Tomaida Phiri explains her life has changed after being empowered
50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA The police had contributed through the reduction of crime rates Men are supportive during the international women’s day, world AIDS day MEN FOR CHANGE Gender Based Violence Awareness meeting by Victim Support Unit
50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Collaboration with stakeholders Campaigns launched during the Sixteen Days Every Home for Christ empowering people Women collecting garbage
50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA CHANGES Formulation of policies Women and children reporting. Street naming and House Numbering Solid Waste Management award House number Street name Cases reported to victim support unit
50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA OUTREACH THROUGH THE MEDIA Radio broadcasts Gender Based Violence Child Abuse and Child Labour Health Maters – HIV/AIDS, Cervical Cancer and STIs Community development Matters Community Radio Station
50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA CAPACITY BUILDING Gender training Leadership training Planning workshop with stake holders
LESSON LEARNED AND INNOVATION Gender is not an isolated subject but did affect many sectors of life and development Stake holders were important at all stages of development. 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
LEARNING AND SHARING WITH OTHER COUNCILS During the National and Regional Gender links Summits Not taken a tour to other councils 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION To continue sensitizing programmes on gender SADC levels at community Adopting Sinda District as a centre of excellence Involving the stalk holders in district development 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2014 Governance (Representation and participation) Media, Information and Communication Peace Building and Conflict Resolution 50/50 BY 2015: DEMANDING A STRONG POST 2015 AGENDA
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