ZAMBIA PROGRAMME PLAN 2014

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1 BIA PROGRAMME PLAN Introduction Zambia s national vision is to be a middle income country by To achieve this vision, the government is currently implementing its Sixth National Development Plan which has 3 objectives: to accelerate infrastructure development, economic growth and diversification, to promote rural investment, promote poverty reduction and to enhance human development. According to the Zambia MDG report, while the Patriotic Front (PF) Government (elected into government from an opposition platform in 2012) is implementing an ambitious programme of investment, the sixth national development plan achievement overall is unsatisfactory. The country is doing much better in terms of macroeconomic growth (56% of indicators met their targets) than in addressing social issues; in the area of Human Development only 33% of indicators targets were met. Likewise the findings of the Zambian MDG report for 2013 found that the goals related to reduction of child mortality, improvements to maternal health and environmental sustainability were off track. Investments in infrastructure, the costs of by-elections as members of parliaments change allegiances in the post-election shift in power and a dramatic increase in civil service salaries and allowances means that the government, in 2013, was spending over its budget. Stepped-up revenue collection and tight expenditure control will be in place in 2014 to address the fiscal deficit. In addition, fuel subsidies were removed in May 2013 increasing the cost of fuel by 15% overnight and this in turn increased the cost of transport and all goods, including agricultural inputs by around 10-20%. Economic growth is expected to dip a little in 2014 but overall to remain good. The government has created a large number of new districts, moving Zambia from around 70 to over 100 districts in a short period of time. While this move should bring services and accountability closer to people actual decentralization, particularly of budgets is still moving slowly. The changes in government spending have had an impact on the private sector and NGOs. Labour costs have increased and Concern s remuneration package is now less competitive and the improved allowances for government staff mean that lower allowances offered by Concern are a determinant of who government and increasingly partner staff want to work with. The increased costs of fuel and inputs have had an impact on the cost of delivering programmes. In 2013, the Ministry of Community Development Mother Child Health started the registration of NGOs under the 2009 NGO Act. A deadline was set although most civil society organisations felt that Act needed reform. Some national civil society groups stated their intention not to register and some have gone as far as suggesting that they would take the government to court if they proceeded with this registration process. Donors have stated verbally that funds going to any organization that is not registered under this act will be seen as non allowable costs and this would have obvious implications for working with partners. During 2013 there were a series of significant events demonstrating strengthened political will to address under-nutrition in Zambia. In April, the government launched the First 1000 Most Critical Days Programme, followed by a pledge for a 20% annual increase in government financing for nutrition at the Nutrition for Growth event in the UK in June. This was followed by the launch of a multi-donor (currently DFID, Irish Aid and SIDA) Scaling Up Nutrition Fund. Concern is part of a Consortium responsible for the Management of the Fund which will invest over $23 million over two years.

2 Although elements of secessionist movements continue to create periodic episodes of tension and insecurity in Western Province, there appear to be easier relations between the Barotse Royal Establishment and the Zambian government. The Zambian government has started a new university, a football stadium and has undertaken significant road infrastructure projects. In addition, World Bank is supporting road investments and a substantial Barotse Floodplain Development Programme. This represents a step away from the political instability that has characterized the past few years in Western Province, and will no doubt provide longer-term benefits for the beneficiaries in two critical areas for development in the region. Country Strategic Plan Time line Overall programme plans: A new Country Strategic Plan will come into effect at the start of 2014 and will set out a strategy building on current successes in agricultural production, nutrition and reducing vulnerability to disasters by strengthening capacity in market linkages, women s empowerment and advocacy. Research will be done into potential expansion of the Country Programme to broaden engagement beyond nutrition within the health sector. HIV and AIDS will no longer continue as a stand-alone programme but will be mainstreamed across all activities. Fundraising in 2014 is critical to secure additional funds to achieve the full range of outcomes for the Integrated Poverty Reduction and Women s Empowerment Programme (IPRWEP) in Western Province and for the roll out of the Concern Zambia Strategic Plan. The IPRWEP in Western Province, will move into its third year (of four) and expand to reach an additional 4,200 beneficiaries in up to 12 new wards. Efforts will be made to mobilise additional resources to expand the graduation model and invest in women s empowerment within the programme. By the end of 2013, a review of implementation mechanisms for IPRWEP and partner mapping in Western Province will be used to improve the modalities of delivery of the programme in A second phase of the Conservation Agriculture Project will be underway. This project is funded by Accenture and forms part of the Integrated Poverty Reduction Women s Empowerment Programme. The project will expand on the work from the first phase and reach an additional 2,000 beneficiaries by the end of The Realigning Agriculture to Improve Nutrition (RAIN) project in Central Province will slightly increase beneficiary numbers as new women become eligible for inclusion and to accommodate those who were eligible but didn t become members of the project groups. The inception phase of planning for the SUN Management Fund (which Concern Zambia will manage as a consortium member with CARE and the Nutrition Association of Zambia) took place towards the end of This set the stage for full implementation to begin in early 2014 with support for the scale up of priority interventions in 14 Districts (including Mumbwa and Mongu where Concern Zambia has a presence). National level activities will include technical assistance to the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) and key line Ministries as well as the startup of operations research.

3 Programme FIM Health HIV and AIDS IPRWEP - continue to work in 3 districts (now 5 as a result of government s increase in the number of districts) of Western Province: Senanga, Luampa, Kaoma, Mongu and Limulunga RAIN - continue to work in 1 (now 2) Districts of Central Province: Mumbwa and Sibuenj SUN Fund Management continue to work at the national level. Project activities in Western Province to end of 2013 only. Integrated into IPRWEP and RAIN from Programmes Integrated Poverty Reduction and Women s Empowerment Programme (IPRWEP) 1. Dimensions of Extreme Poverty 2. Programme Outcome 3. Indicators 4.Baseline value and source 6. Target Extreme poor HH have increased their asset base and incomes by diversifying their livelihood options (micro) 1.1 Improvement in the HH asset index of targeted households Female Headed Households (FHH) = 4.4 Male Headed Households (MHH) = 6.1 FHH = 5.5. MHH = No. of livelihoods per targeted household FHH = 1.36 MHH = 1.57 FHH = 1.6 MHH = 1.8. Assets (and Return on Assets) Outcome (s) % Increase in HH income of the extreme poor FHH = ZMW 1,858 MHH = ZMW 3,114 FHH = ZMW 2,000 MHH = ZMW3, Increased capacity of government, the BRE and non- state actors on pro poor programming and service delivery (meso) 2.1 District level programmes and strategies that are responsive to the needs of extreme poor in the programme area. Govt. Programmes are not pro poor, e.g. Disaster management strategies don t have elements designed specifically for the extreme poor Agriculture strategies don t have strong At least two district programmes and strategies will have clear elements that describe targeting the extreme poor (women headed households, child headed households, elder and disabled) with activities designed specifically for them. 1 These outcomes (objectives according to Concern definitions) are linked to the budget

4 elements for promoting crops that meet nutritional requirements 2.2. % of beneficiaries who indicate government, the BRE & non-state actors services reflect their priorities Perception score for the Satellite Disaster Management Committee = 3.41 Perception score for the SDMC = Number of extension workers from District Agriculture Office who have skills in providing core training on Conservation Agriculture Zero extension workers have skills in providing core training on Conservation Agriculture 30% of extension workers have training skills 3. Improved food security and nutrition through increased consumption of diversified foods among extremely poor hhs, supported by targeted national strategy (micro, macro) 3.1.Increased dietary diversity at household level 3.2. % Reduction in the number of households with a Hunger gap of 9 months FHH = 4.4 food groups MHH = 4.6 food groups FHH = 18.4% with a hunger gap of 9 months MHH = 16.5% with a hunger gap of 9 months FHH = 5.0 food groups MHH = 5.5 food groups FHH = 10% MHH 12% 3.3 %of caregivers with knowledge of key nutrition behaviours and practices at critical stages. Pregnant women who know that they need: More food = 14.1% More Vit. A foods = 4.0% Pregnant Women 25% 12% Lactating women 30% Lactating women who know that they need more food = 17%

5 3.4 Information from the IPRWE programme is recognised by policy makers & strategic planners in the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food & Nutrition Commission Zero Policy makers and planners in the Min. of Ag. and the NFNC use information received from the programme in the development of future strategic plans and policies 4.Women are empowered to have access to and control over resources within the household and in the wider community (micro) 4.1 Changes in perceptions on women s roles 4.2 % of women who have access to and control over resources at household level i)28% of women & 37.1% of men perceive that women shouldn t be responsible for organising community work Ii) 40.8% of women & 55.5% of men believe that a powerful woman won t respect her husband which will cause problems; i) 47% of women can decide how they use the money they earn Reduction to: Women = 20% Men = 25% Women = 30% Men = 40% 55% Inequality Outcome (s) ii 43.4% of women using money to buy food) 50% 4.3 % of local leaders (BRE & Govt.) reporting improved knowledge to women s rights & gender equality Local leaders have no knowledge of existing legal instruments re gender inequality. 30% 2012 CA report. 5. Increased participation of women in community, area and District-level coordinating structures (meso) 5.1 % of women participating in community area development and sector committees (agriculture and health/nutrition water) I) Area Development Committees (ADCs), Farmers Associations (FA) and SDMCs: Percentage of women who are members of the ADC, FA and SDMCs are 1.3%, 12.6% and 1.4% Voices of women in the ADCs and SDMCs are louder and issues affecting women are prominent on meeting agendas. ADC-8% FA 25% SDMCs- 8% Attendance score 1.25

6 Risk and Vulnerability Outcome(s) 6. Increased capacity of communities, district structure (government, BRE authorities and CSOs ) to manage hazards (micro, meso) 6.1 Number of districts in the programme area that have reviewed and have their DRR plans funded 6.2. Number of partners with HIV and AIDs mainstreaming strategy 6.3 % of women and men aged who received an HIV test in the last 12 months and know their results respectively. Attendance in the coordinating structures of those who are members ii) On SDMCs the minimum quota of 2 female members is being met but 16.5% indicate "I'm there just to listen Approx. 60% of the DDMCs & SDMCs reported that they have disaster preparedness and response plans. Baseline survey Zero Females: 35.4% did not take a HIV and AIDS test in the last year Males: 39.1% did not take a HIV and IAIDS in the last year 5 % indicate I m here just to listen 80% of the district DRR committees have updated their DRR plan and 30% of them are funded by government All the local NGO partners and BRE have developed HIV and AIDs mainstreaming strategy and are implementing it Females; 27% Males 30% 6.4 Increased capacity and engagement of civil society in addressing GBV 1 organisation addressing GBV in WP with limited capacity & only operating in urban areas. 2 CS organisations with strengthened capacity working in the programme area on GBV Contextual Analysis 2 Scoring 1= always attend, 2= sometimes attend, 3=attend not very often

7 Realigning Agriculture to Improve Nutrition (RAIN) 1. Dimensions of Extreme Poverty 2. Programme Outcome 3. Indicators 4.Baseline value and source 6. Target a) Increased availability of and access to a supply of diverse and micronutrient-rich foods at the household level (micro) 1.a).1 % of households producing micronutrient rich foods in the last year Vitamin A (VA) rich roots and fruits: 4.5% Dark Green Leafy Vegetables (DGLV): 28.1% Milk and dairy products: 17.3% Eggs:53.9% Animal foods: 15.6% (Baseline Survey) 30% 60% 50% 80% 50% 1.a).2 Individual dietary diversity score (IDDS) of children aged 6-23 months and mother/caregiver Children Mother 4.57 (Baseline Survey) Assets (and Return on Assets) Outcomes 1. b) Improved infant and young child feeding practices among pregnant women and lactating mothers of children aged 0-23 months (micro) 1.b).1 % of children 6-23 months that are fed a minimum diet diversity (IDDS>4) 1.b).2 % of pregnant and lactating women that consumed at least 4 or more food groups in the last 24 hours 1.b).3 % of children fed minimum meal frequency 27.3% (Baseline Survey) 52.5% (lactating women) (Baseline Survey) 51.7% (Baseline Survey) 70% % 70% 75% 1.c) Increased capacity of Government extension staff and community volunteers to support crop and dietary diversification (meso) 1.c).1 % of project beneficiaries reporting specific benefits from nutrition/health counselling and agricultural extension support by government staff and community volunteers zero 50% 1. d) Learning and evidence from the project influences national level 1.d).1 Evidence of CWZ learning/programme experience influencing national level discourse Reports from learning events At least 2 inputs per year

8 stakeholders to address chronic malnutrition. (macro) Inequality 2. a) Increased influence of women on decisions regarding household-level production and expenditure on food (micro) 2.a).1 % of women making decisions, jointly or alone, about household-level production and expenditure on food HH level production: 21.5% HH level expenditure: 24.8% (Baseline Survey) 50% 50% Outcomes 2. b) Increased participation of women in community, area and District-level coordinating structures (meso) 2.b).1 % of women within community, area & district level health/nutrition and agriculture structures 10% Reports from the Government structures Project M&E System 30% 3. a) Increased number of households consuming at least 4 or more food groups during the hunger season (micro) 3.a).1 % of pregnant and lactating women and children aged 6-23 months consuming at least 4 or more food groups during the hunger season (3.a) zero 30% Risk and Vulnerability Outcomes 3. b) Enhanced coordination mechanisms between key ministries at District level (MAL, MOH, MCDMCH) to improve agriculture and nutrition/health service delivery (meso) 3.b).1 Inclusion of appropriate and coordinated activities to reduce chronic malnutrition in the annual plans of district level key ministries (3.b) 3.b).2 Results from regular district level coordination meeting indicate a clear objective of aligning efforts to reduce chronic malnutrition (3,b) zero Coordinated annual plans between 3 ministries zero 4 meetings in c) Enhanced support by the Government in implementing the 3.c).1 Results from regular national level coordination meetings demonstrate actions to address chronic malnutrition (3.c) zero 4 per year

9 Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN)/ 1,000 Days campaign and other nutrition campaigns by different stakeholders (macro) 3.c).2 Increased resources for the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) to implement the SUN/1,000 Days campaign (3.c) zero Increased by 25% Management of the Scaling Up Nutrition Fund for the First 1000 Days Programme in Zambia This is a National Level Programme to manage funds for Scaling Up Nutrition in Zambia. Implementing partners are Care Canada, the Nutrition Association of Zambia and the National Food and Nutrition Commission (under the Ministry of Health). Key outputs will include the provision of technical assistant to the National Food and Nutrition Commission and key line Ministries, grant disbursement and project appraisal of projects in 14 Districts and at the National level and the monitoring and evaluation of the fund. HIV and AIDS are mainstreamed in IRPWEP and RAIN where risk and vulnerability assessment informs programme and project design. In both programmes there are specific activities with beneficiaries and stakeholders to raise awareness of HIV risk, promote positive behaviours to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and infection and to improve access to and quality of services. The IPRWEP has a specific outcome related to reducing risk and vulnerability and works with Disaster Management Committees at all levels to strengthen their capacity to mitigate and manage risk. 3 Monitoring and Evaluation: Programme Contextual Analysis Survey (e.g. baseline/ mid line/ end line) M T Review / Evaluation Internal / External Donor (if Applicable) RAIN RAIN IPRWEP Management of the Scaling Up Annual Assessment August Annual Outcomes Assessment October - November Baseline against core Process Evaluation (2) February External Internal Internal External (Consortia Kerry Group & Irish Aid Kerry Group & Irish Aid Irish Aid & Accenture DFID, SIDA and Irish Aid

10 Nutrition Fund for the First 1000 Days Programme indicators March led by CARE)