Civil Society Debt Alliance

"Critical minerals have become the new oil, and Africa holds the strategic advantage. The question now is, will this spark genuine development for the continent, or will it lead to yet another cycle of exploitation,facebook.com/share/v/1EbSj1… Thandolwethu Lukuko from @AFRODAD2011

📢 Highlights from the Public Forum on Debt, Fossil Fuels & Gender currently underway! With support from @AFRODAD2011 we are exploring the powerful intersection of debt, fossil fuels, and gender in Zambia’s development context. facebook.com/share/p/15Jk5D…

Day 1 of the #AfCoDD National Conference on Debt & Development, hosted by the @csodebtalliance. Talking climate, creditors and why #Feminist_Debt_Justice isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a survival strategy. We’re negotiating our future. More thoughts incoming… or not

" A UN sovereign debt mechanism would put people not profits at the center of debt resolution. Unlike the G20’s creditor-first approach, it offers a more dignified and inclusive path for countries like Zambia, said Riska from @AFRODAD2011 #AfricaRuleMaker

"Africa’s debt fuels itself loans repay old debt, not growth. A creditor-driven system and predatory lending deepen this crisis, underscoring the need for reparative" Catherine Mithia from @AFRODAD2011 said at the on-going AfcoDD. #AfricaEconomicJustice #Zambia #AfricaRuleMaker

‘’Zambia bleeds wealth while debt eats its future. A just financial system must address unfair loan terms and lost domestic resources’’, said CSO Debt Alliance Coordinator Robert Mwale in his presentation at the ongoing in country AFcoDD. @AFRODAD2011 #AfricaRuleMaker

“ To fix Zambia’s debt woes, the annual borrowing plan must be revised and civil society must have a seat at the table", Mr. Ntazana Kaulule , a Public Finance expert spoke in his presentation at the ongoing in country AFcoDD. @AFRODAD2011 @CTPDZambia #AfricaRuleMarker

“Our country’s economic and debt challenges are not isolated, but rooted in decades of structural injustice, poor policy choices, and a global @AFRODAD2011 facebook.com/share/p/1AgmJU… @csodebtalliance Chairperson Father Daniel Mutale said this iat the ongoing AFcoDD. #AfcoDDV

Last year, Zambia joined four other African countries in launching the campaign aimed tackling the pressing issue of resource depletion in the Continent. The initiative #StoptheBleeding# campaign aims to raise awareness and fight @AFRODAD2011 facebook.com/share/r/1CNxgW…

With support from the @AFRODAD2011, @csodebtalliance is hosting the in-country African forum on Debt and Development (AfcoDD). This year’s theme "Reparatory Justice: Reforming Economic Systems for Sustained and Inclusive Growth in Zambia." #AfricaRuleMaker

"At a time when our country is grappling with the twin crises of unsustainable debt and declining aid, it is imperative that we forge a path grounded in justice, equity, and local resilience. Through this dialogue, we aim not only to lobby for alternative financing models but also to challenge and dismantle the neoliberal systems that continue to entrench poverty and inequality". @ActionAidZambia Country Director Ms. Faides Tembatemba said during a high level national dialogue on the #FfD4 held in Lusaka recently.

Our #CDFStudy also revealed Cross-cutting Challenges such : Geographical and Population Distribution Constraints. Lack of Standardised Monitoring and Evaluation Tools. Political Influence in Project Selection. Lack of Motivation Among WDC Members.

The 2025 Zambian expenditure is set at K217.1 billion, representing 26.6% of GDP, which is a decrease from the 27.8% share of GDP in 2024, despite a 22% nominal increase in allocations. facebook.com/share/p/83EVda…

The net change in public debt has shown a consistent decline from 2023 to 2025, signaling progress towards debt sustainability: 2023: US$1.78 billion 2024: US$1.68 billion 2025: US$909 million m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

In this week’s Monday Opinion piece, we feature CSO Debt Alliance Coordinator Mr. Peter Mumba who delves into the progress made in implementing the PDMA and its implications for Zambia’s debt sustainability outlook. Read more 👇 diggers.news/guest-diggers/…

CTPD URGES GOVERNMENT TO EXPEDITE FINALISATION OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE BILL Read more 👇 facebook.com/share/r/LxyaM6…

Mr. Isaac Mwaipopo, Executive Director at Centre for Trade Policy and Development lamented that even after 100 years of mining in Zambia, none of the towns where mining takes place can showcase significant economic growth or development facebook.com/share/p/DeEn3Y…

Mr. Patrick Musole from Zambia Land Alliance expressed concern that mining investments continue to harm mining communities rather than bringing the expected positive benefits. facebook.com/share/p/Hsb2r9…

Ms. Lucy Musonda from the Centre for Trade Policy and Development highlighted that the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill lacks adequate community engagement and information sharing at the local level, which undermines the objectives of the National facebook.com/share/p/Z3KK4B…