Fostering Accountability and Transparency (FACT) in Zambia

Quarterly Report

January 1 to March 30, 2019

Youth Symposium Participants Outside FQM Trident Foundation Limited Offices after receiving training from one of FACT partners

Submission Date: April 30, 2019 Submitted by: Chilufya Kasutu Agreement Number: Chief of Party AID-611-14-L-00001 Counterpart International, Zambia Email: [email protected] Submitted to: Edward DeMarco, USAID Zambia AOR

This document was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development, Zambia (USAID/Zambia). It was prepared by Counterpart International.

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AOR Agreement Officer’s Representative ART Anti-Retroviral Treatment CCAs Community Conservation Areas CCPs Community Conservation Plans CFGs Community Forest Groups CEFTA Citizens Engagement in Fostering Transparency and Accountability COMACO Community Markets for Conservation CRB Community Resource Boards CSPR Civil Society for Poverty Reduction CSO Civil Society Organization DAC District Advocacy Committee DAMI District Alternative Mining Indaba DDCC District Development Coordinating Committee DEBS District Education Board Secretary DHO District Health Office DIM District Integrated Meetings EITI Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ESSP Education and Skills Sector Plan FACT Fostering Accountability and Transparency FZS Frankfurt Zoological Society GPE Global Partnership for Education GRZ Government of the Republic of Zambia HCC Health Centre Committee HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus LAG Lobbying and Advocacy Group MoGE Ministry of General Education MNCH Maternal Neonatal and Child Health NHC Neighborhood Health Committee OD Organizational Development PAMI Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba PCSC Parent Community School Committee PEPFAR President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PHO Provincial Health Office PODA Participatory Organizational Development Assessment PTA Parent Teacher Association REFLECT Regenerative Freirian Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques RFA Request for Applications RICAP Rise Community Aid Program RMNCH+N Reproductive Maternal Child Health plus Nutrition 7NDP Seventh National Development Plan SI Statutory Instrument SMAG Safe Motherhood Action Group TALC Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign USAID United States Agency for International Development

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WDC Ward Development Committees WFC Women for Change ZAMI Zambia Alternative Mining Indaba ZANEC Zambian National Education Coalition ZINGO Zambia Interfaith Networking Group ZOCS Zambia Open Community School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS...... 2 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5 1.1 Program Description/Introduction ...... 6 1.2 Context Analysis ...... 7 II. PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS ...... 9 2.1 Implementation Status ...... 9 III. PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER ...... 26 IV. INTEGRATION OF CROSSCUTTING ISSUES ...... 27 4.1. USAID Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy ...... 27 V. COLLABORATING, LEARNING AND ADAPTING ...... 27 5.1 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing with other USAID Activities ...... 27 5.2 Collaboration and Coordination with other Key Stakeholders ...... 28 5.3 Program Challenges and Lesson Learned ...... 28 V. AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT ...... 29 6.1 Administrative Update ...... 29 6.2 Financial Management ...... 29 Annex A: FACT CSO Partners ...... 31 Annex B: Success Story ...... 33 Attachment C: FY19 Indicators Performance Table

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In FY19 Q2, FACT supported partner organizations to increase their capacity and advocacy efforts to enhance positive change in their communities. A notable accomplishment in strengthening partner capacity to foster greater citizen engagement was the co-sponsorship with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident Foundation. The Trident Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility Unit at Kalumbila mine. The Extractive Industries and Transparency Alliance (EITA) and the Trident Foundation conceived the idea to broaden women and youth participation in local content contracts through a symposium whose aim was to assess entrepreneurial and business skills, examine the nature and scope of the business ideas and initiatives that abound in Kalumbila, and explore partnerships and opportunities to strengthen and build stronger enterprises that can compete in the market.

To strengthen government engagement, partners worked with key government departments to host radio discussion programs to increase public messaging and build civic awareness about public services in health, education and environment. The government willingly participated in writing script for the radio shows and also served as discussants on the TALC moderated programs. They were able to provide relevant and timely information about health services that included ART management, Maternal and neonatal health, sexual and reproductive health. In conservation farming, COMACO focused on the protection and conservation of natural resources and on the role different entities such as government departments in natural resources, traditional leadership, and farmers have in conservation. The radio programs presented opportunity for the wider listenership to gain information on government provided services and helped to clarify concerns and responsibilities of both service users and providers. This close collaboration between government and CSO provided an opportunity for government responsiveness as they directly interacted with those community members who call in.

There were notable successes resulting from capacity training of farmer groups, traditional leaders, and the broader community members. Key achievements from these efforts include community policing efforts, re-forestation, better farming practices, and less chemical depended farming. As a result, there is better collaboration between the departments of National Parks and Wildlife and Forestry thereby improving their working relationships with communities in protecting natural resources.

FACT Submitted to USAID/Zambia by Counterpart International the Sustainability Plan on February 19, 2019. At the core of the sustainability plan are six strategies; 1. Empower and Enhance CSOs. 2. Maximize Local Ownership. 3. Transparency. 4. Promote Trust and Constructive Engagement through Social Partnerships. 5. Promote Inclusive Development. 6. Enhance Financial Sustainability

FACT commenced the close out process for the Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) and PANOS Institute’s grants in Q2.

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1.1 Program Description/Introduction

In September 2014, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Associate Cooperative Agreement No. AID-611-14-L-00001, under the Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement No. DFD-A-00-09-00141-00, to Counterpart International (Counterpart) to implement the Fostering Accountability and Transparency (FACT) in Zambia program. FACT is a 5½-year, $6.4 million program that began on September 30, 2014 and will end on March 31, 2020. The goal of FACT is to improve the enabling governance environment of Zambia by increasing citizen demand for effective, transparent, and accountable service delivery. FACT focuses on engaging a range of sector-specific Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to strengthen and increase meaningful engagement among Zambian civil society, citizens and the state. FACT aims to achieve this goal through the following two (2) objectives:

1) Strengthening capacity of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enhance delivery and oversight of public service delivery in the education, health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods, extractive industries and environment sectors; and 2) Improving engagement between citizens and government service providers in the education, health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods, extractive industries and environment sectors to improve service delivery.

FACT is implemented in three of Zambia’s ten provinces namely Lusaka, North-Western and Eastern Provinces. In these provinces, FACT is implemented in 10 districts, three in Lusaka province: Lusaka, Kafue and Shibuyunji; five in Eastern province: Nyimba, Chipata, Lundazi, Mambwe and Petauke; and two in North-Western province: Kasempa and Kalumbila. Theory of Change

FACT theory of change is that citizen demand for accountable and transparent public service delivery will increase if the ability and capacity of citizens, CSOs, and the other non-state actors to hold the state accountable for enhanced service delivery is strengthened. As the demand from citizens and civil society grows the theory of changes envisages that the Zambian government will respond positively to improve the delivery of services.

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Figure 1. FACT program Theory of Change

Figure 1 shows that FACT is contributing to the progressive transformation of citizen engagement and service delivery improvements. FACT’s work in this space is part of a much wider range of factors that lead to upgraded government service delivery and improvement in development indicators.

On August 30th, 2017, Counterpart’s cooperative agreement was modified to incorporate the EITI in the FACT program. The modification increased the total estimated funds by US$ 500,000 to US$ 6,400,000 and extended the period of performance by six months from September 29, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Consequently, the FACT program will remain focused on the delivery of services in the education, health, HIV/AIDS, sustainable livelihood and environment sectors, but will also work to strengthen capacity of civil society to engage more effectively in the Zambia EITI (ZEITI). Additionally, the geographical areas will expand to the northwestern and Copperbelt Provinces where the larger mining activities take place.

1.2 Context Analysis

In the past decade, Zambia has made little progress in transparent and accountable governance. The government remains unable to meet basic needs of civil society, and this is reflected in the Auditor General’s recent report. It showed poor fiscal management of funds in the education, health, and government expenditure sectors by government ministries. A March 2019 Action Aid report on the Shrinking Space of Civil Society is also telling in how citizen freedoms and the space to question and

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demand has been compromised through regressive laws and policies1. Below is an analysis of a few key changes that has affected the success and perceived impact of the FACT program.

Rights and freedoms

The Action Aid report on the ‘Shrinking Space of Civil Society’ indicates decreasing rights and freedoms exemplified by the regressive laws and policies that that have the intent to reduce the space to question and demand for accountable and transparent governance. However, it is important to recognition the commitment to reducing violence and repression from both the ruling party and the opposition parties through the ‘no violence’ during election campaigning spearhead by the political party youth wings. The opportunity this presents is the chance for better dialogue and openness on the part of government to participate in citizen forums and spaces that enhance understanding and collaboration.

Transition from Value Added Tax (VAT) to Sales Tax

In Q1, Cabinet approved through the Minister of Finance the introduction of the Sales Tax Bill, 2019 in Parliament to replace the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act of 1995. The Sales Tax Bill is anticipated to be effective on 1st July 2019. The rationale for the proposed sales tax is to stop the escalation of VAT refunds which were estimated at K17.9 billion as at 9th January 2019. For the mining sector, VAT refunds have been an important incentive for further investment in the sector due to the value addition on copper cathodes. While prohibitive to the mining industries and could negatively impact future investment opportunities, government sees sales tax has broadening and increasing domestic revenue flows and lower the tax burden. CSOs have raised concerns on the readiness of government to ensure smooth transition and compliance. The potential to negatively impact poor and vulnerable communities is inevitable with increased cost of living which would further reduce their spending power and optout of public services. For FACT and CSOs raising accountability issues, this presents an opportunity for concerted efforts to see this through the Public finance Act and intensify fiscal management advocacy

During the period under review, the British government resumed funding to the Ministry of General Education. The financial support was suspended in August 2018 following allegations of misapplication of funds under the social cash transfer program and in the education sector. This is a welcome development given the reduced education financing from the national budget.

Approval of the Access to Information Bill on March 18, Cabinet approved the presentation in Parliament on the Access to Information Bill. The bill provides for disclosure of government information on programs and policies. Should the bill reach final reading and enactment it provides increased openness on the part of government to disclosure programs, policies and has the potential to ease work on fiscal management, increase media and CSO freedoms and improve relationships with civil service that often feel constrained to provide information.

On 16th March 2019, Cabinet approved the National Dialogue for Constitution Refinement Forum Bill ahead of the commencement of the constitution refinement process and was expected to be presented in parliament. Once the Bill has been enacted into law, it will be a guiding framework for national engagement and dialogue on various national and governance issues. The positive is the potential for

1 https://actionaid.org/publications/2019/shrinking-space-zambia

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enhanced and inclusive dialogue in national debates, however the negative is the potential for increased cohesion and may stiff inclusive and open dialogue if the mechanism is controlled by one party and does not encourage openness. This is something that FACT Zambia will closely watch as it does have the potential to impact the dialogue spaces that are critical in fostering engagement.

II. PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS

2.1 Implementation Status

Objective 1: Strengthen capacity of local CSOs to enhance delivery and oversight of public service delivery in the education, health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods, extractive industries and environment sectors Result Area 1.1: Increased strategic capacity of civil society organizations to foster citizen engagement

CSOs’ capacity to foster citizen engagement is crucial in ensuring effective citizen oversight of public service delivery. In Q2, FACT recorded 80% increase in the CSOs’ institutional capacity compared to the baseline overall scores, which partners attribute to FACT’s three years of support.

Building on the progress made in FY18 and FY19 Q1, and in anticipation of grant close-outs for some partners, FACT supported partners to consolidate capacity strengthening needs to inform their sustainability plans. In addition, FACT supported some partners with grant no-cost extensions to provide additional time to complete outstanding activities. FACT supported PANOS and ZOCS to close-out their grant. a) Grants Close-out

In Q2, FACT commenced the close out process for the Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) and PANOS Institute’s grants. ZOCS implemented the three (3) years Fostering Accountability and Transparency in Service Delivery for Community Schools (FACT-SEDECS) project whose goal was to mobilize and build the capacity of community schools through the Parent Community Schools Committees (PCSC) The PCSCs advocated for increased accountability in the delivery of education services for community schools in Chipata. The most significant achievement for this project was creation of a platform for citizen- government engagement through which education sector stakeholders in Chipata successfully advocated for increased teacher deployment to community schools, increased monthly grants allocation to community schools, and mobilization of private sector in Chipata to support community schools.

PANOS Institute implemented a six-month EITI project from September to February 2019. The overall goal was to expand citizen awareness of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the mineral value chain, and revenue sharing for improved district-level services. PANOS Institute implemented outreach activities which included theater performances, radio shows in Chingola, Kitwe, Kasempa, Solwezi and Kalumbila where more than 100, 000 people were directly reached with messages on EITI. FACT undertook a monitoring field visit in Solwezi, Kalumbila, Chingola and Kitwe in March 2019

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to assess project achievement. Significant achievement by PANOS identified during the monitoring visit was the increased awareness levels of citizens on EITI.. Increased knowledge on the EITI has enabled citizens to engage government and mining companies in Kalumbila and Kitwe on the importance of holding local governments accountable for the use of the revenues paid from the mining sector for public service delivery.

For example, FACT interviewed some marketeers in the Chamboli market in Kitwe district who testified that previously they were unaware of the accountability role they could play as citizens in the management of revenues from the EI. However, through the PANOS drama performances and radio programs on the EITI, they now understand their role as citizens in holding their local councilors accountable on the use of mining revenues generated.

FACT continued to work with both partners in identifying project activities which can be transitioned to their already existing activities and at the same time identifying opportunities for adapting or scaling up activities they were implementing under the FACT program. These will inform the development of their sustainability plans. FACT planned a meeting in Q3 to share potential support areas for partners based on their PODAs and their existing plans b) No-Cost Extensions

Women for Change (WfC), Treatment Advocacy Literacy Campaign (TALC), Rise Community Aid Program (RICAP), and Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) requested one month no-cost extensions to allow them time to complete pending activities. The delay in implementation was due to several factors including government officials requesting a postponement or delay in activities to ensure their participation. These will now close by April 30, 2019. c) CSO Organizational Development Assessment and Institutional Development

During this quarter, FACT met with EITA to reflect on the findings of the PODA process which identified critical gaps and areas for capacity building, mentoring and technical support. The critical areas identified for capacity building interventions were for Leadership, Program Management and Quality Control, and Financial Management and Accounting. FACT will empower and enhance EITA next quarter to implement an action plan to support strengthening EITA systems and technical capacities to enable them engage effectively in local and national governance issues under extractives.

In addition, FACT conducted the end line assessments for two partners: Zambia Open Community Schools and Zambia National Education Coalition. There was a specific focus on the partners’ sustainability during these PODAs following the end of the FACT program.

Figure 1: PODA end line against baseline scores

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PODAs Endline & Baseline 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5

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External Relations External Relations External

Financial Sustainability Financial Sustainability Financial

Human Resource & Materials & Resource Human Materials & Resource Human

Leadership & Strategic Managemet Strategic & Leadership Managemet Strategic & Leadership

Financial Management & Accounting & Management Financial Accounting & Management Financial

Program Management & Quality Control Quality & Management Program Control Quality & Management Program ZANEC ZOCS

Baseline Endline

Summary analysis

o ZANEC reported an overall improvement score of 0.1 (1-5 scale). This was mainly because of marked improvement in all categories except the Leadership and Strategic Management and Financial Management and Accounting categories. Improvements are largely attributed to the improved finance and human resource manuals and policies and the establishment of the resource mobilization committee to guide and spearhead resource mobilization and sustainability. However, it was noted that the high staff turnover continues to negatively impact ZANEC’s capacity. A focus will be stronger recruitment for essential positions including the Executive Director in 2019.

o ZOCS recorded an overall improvement score of 0.1. This was because of improvements in all but two (2) categories of human resource and materials and external relations and partnerships. Recruiting additional staff as part of the restructuring process completion of the advocacy and communication strategy will deal with the problem of insufficient staffing and external relations.

The PODA baseline and end line assessments identified knowledge management and resource mobilization as areas that required significant improvement. A robust and formal knowledge management system is critical for effective monitoring, learning and evaluation and program sustainability. FACT has

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planned to support partners in the development and/or strengthening of sustainability plans in view of most partners closing out in the first half of 2019.

Network Assessments for Coalition Partners using the Organizational Network Assessment Tool (ONA)

FACT conducted Organizational Network Assessments (ONA) for four network partners: ZANEC, CSPR, ZINGO, and EITA, focusing on five functional areas: Leadership, Program Management and Quality Control, Financial Management and Accounting, Financial Sustainability, and Cultivation of Relationships. The objective of the ONA was to assess the partner’s ability to establish and sustain networks and identify areas requiring possible support. In most of the areas, the networks are strong apart from financial Sustainability, advocacy and networking, strategic management, and communications and media relations were support is needed. EITA however was unique in that they will require support in all areas in order to strengthen its capacity effectively.

As part of the sustainability efforts, in Q3 FACT will engage the network partners to discuss possible network strengthening interventions. For EITA, FACT plans to support the EITA secretariat with a more robust capacity building plan based on their PODA scores.

The table below summarizes the overall scores across functional areas (scores below 2.5 are areas of weakness needing support);

Table 1: Scores across functional areas

CSPR ZINGO EITA ZANEC Functional Areas Under Review Baseline Baseline Baseline Baseline 1. Structure and Leadership 4.0 3.6 1.7 3.7

2. Program Management and Quality Control 3.3 2.6 1.9 3.7 3. Financial Management and Accounting 4.0 4.0 2.2 2.7 4. Financial Sustainability 3.7 3.5 1.3 2.8

5. Cultivation of Relationships 4.0 1.0 1.2 3.7

Total 3.8 2.9 1.7 3.3

Result Area 1.2: Sustainable strategic alliances and issue-based partnership development among CSOs

Strategic alliances and issues-based partnership development is crucial for FACT advocacy interventions because evidence-based advocacy and effective engagement is dependent on strong and sustained partnerships. During Q2, FACT achieved the annual target of the number of networks strengthened. This has further led to FACT demonstrating a 66% progression on the number of CSOs receiving United States Government (USG) assistance engaged in advocacy interventions, up from 34% recorded in FY19 Q1.

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o Capacity Building and Cascading Skills in Policy Advocacy

EITI Partners’ Policy Advocacy and Networking Training

In March 2019, FACT conducted a policy advocacy and networking training for its Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) partners to equip them with skills in policy engagement and strategic coalition building for advocacy. The training helped partners to identify policy issues and spaces for engagement in the EITI sector. Participants were drawn from the two EITI partners Extractive Industries Transparency Alliance (EITA) and Civil Society for Poverty reduction Zambia Chamber of Mines Deputy CEO, Research and Policy Manager, FACT staff and EITI partners at the Policy Advocacy and (CSPR). Two (2) journalists from the Zambia Networking Training National Broadcasting Corporation Lunda and Kaonde program unit were also present at the training. A (“We are very willing to work with total of 12 participants were present at the two-day progressive civil society organizations like training. The training drew presenters from strategic yours that want to focus on solution- stakeholders in the EITI sector including Zambia Revenue oriented issues and not pointing Authority, Zambia Chamber of Mines, ZEITI Secretariat fingers…Involve us in your work because we and media thereby laying a strong foundation for FACT’s have a mutual interest of seeing mine host contribution to advocacy work in the EITI sector. Of communities benefit from mining activities” interest was a presentation from ZRA on understanding Chamber of Mines Deputy Chief Executive, Zambia’s mining tax regime. This is currently a major Mr. Talent Ng’andwe. topic of discussion given the government’s constant shifting position on Zambia’s tax regime. ZRA Assistant Director for the Mining Audit and Direct Taxes committed to sharing relevant resources and mining information that would be beneficial for the implementation of the EITI project

One notable outcome from the training was the (“We are ready to collaborate through invitation to FACT and its partners by the Zambia information sharing and we would be happy to Chamber of Mines to collaborate on developing a see you use this for evidence-based advocacy”- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework Mr. Ignatius Mvula, Assistant Director - Mining to ensure that mining companies have a common Audit and Direct Taxes, ZRA. strategy on CSR implementation helping to harmonize CSR efforts in the mining sector. In Q3, FACT partners are expected to revise their advocacy strategies based on the information and skills acquired during this training. Draft advocacy strategies are expected to be submitted to FACT in the first week of April 2019. These strategies will guide advocacy interventions that EITI partners intend to undertake as they embark on program sustainability. Our sustainability premise is that improved CSO capacity will allow them to expand constituencies and provide higher quality services. The advocacy training provided a good opportunity for partners to critically reflect on their work in the last six months with regards to issues on mining policy/law, gender and social inclusion, and partnership building for

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effective advocacy. The rationale for developing advocacy strategies is to ensure that advocacy efforts are targeted, strategic and responding to the contextual issues in Kalumbila and Kasempa districts. EITA and CSPR have identified a clear road map on how they will strengthen what they have achieved so far in the two districts Further, FACT will support partners on how to leverage CSR implementation to ensure more meaningful benefits to the communities in Kalumbila and Kasempa districts.

Natural Resource management training

To maximize on local ownership of the community-based organizations in natural resource management and collaboration with District Task Forces, COMACO conducted capacity building meetings in February 2019 in Lundazi and Chipata districts. 17 participants from Chikomeni, Magodi and Zuwanda communities in Lundazi and Chipata attended. During these meetings, district taskforces consisting of wildlife and forestry extension officers and traditional leaders resolved that Community Conservation Plans should clearly highlight community activities for natural resource management in line with the guidelines for community forests and be submitted to district task forces monthly. COMACO has planned to use its already existing community structures to forge local solutions and capacity for communities to revise the plans and ensure that these plans are submitted monthly. By utilizing their existing structures and buy-in from government, COMACO will ensure sustained implementation of these plans

Community Action Groups Capacity Building and Review Meetings

In Q2, CSPR consolidated the process of strengthening of five existing Community Action Groups through a series of capacity building trainings in Kakuyu, Lunga, Jifumpa and Ramadamba and Kalusha communities aimed at ensuring that communities actively participate in the on-going community mobilization activities of the FACT EITI project through a bottom-up approach to advocacy. Leadership structures have been established to ensure local ownership of the platforms for effective dialogue, engagement and advocacy. A key outcome of the CAG strengthening process has been the successful convening of 12 community meetings without CSPR being involved. This independent organization of meetings is a testament of community empowerment and sustainable development.

Reinforce cross-sectoral advocacy networks and coalitions

Strengthening of strategic alliances anchored on issue-based partnerships continues to be a key driver for effective advocacy under the FACT program.

Promoting cross sector and cross partner Synergies

Health Sector

Zambia Interfaith Networking Group (ZINGO) continued to facilitate bi-annual review meetings where government departments including the District Commissioner in Nyimba district were present. These meetings promote citizen collaboration with government and create opportunities for FACT to influence government review and planning processes and supports sustainability of the activities that promote transparency and accountability in the delivery of Mother, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) services in Nyimba district.

During the bi-annual review meeting held in March 2019, which included the District Health Office (DHO), there was a discussion about ZINGO attending the district integrated meeting (DIM). A decision will be

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made at their next quarterly meeting scheduled for May 2019. In addition, the Nyimba Central Constituency Member of Parliament’s (MP) representative reported on the discussions they had with the MP about possibilities of involving the Citizens Engagement in Fostering Transparency and Accountability (CEFTA) project in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) planning to identify possibilities of utilizing CDF to address health facilities’ infrastructure challenges identified during the Community Scorecard (CSC). ZINGO plans to follow up on these action points in Q3 as part of strengthening their program sustainability.

Education Sector

On 14th March 2019, ZANEC held a stakeholders meeting in Lusaka which was attended by MOGE, JICA, UNICEF, CSPR and ZANEC member organizations. The goal was to prepare for a post Joint Annual Review (JAR) communique. The output of the meeting was a signed communique by CSOs in the education sector. The CSO’s expressed their concern about government officials’ absence at the stakeholders Joint Annual Review feedback meeting which undermined the commitment to mutual accountability and meaningful engagement between the state and non-state actors. To this effect, government has been asked to demonstrate commitment to engage with key stakeholders for improved education outcomes. The CSOs applauded the Ministry of General Education and the Ministry of Higher Education for hosting the National Education Conference which provided an invaluable opportunity for transforming Zambia’s education sector.

CSOs commended government for the inclusiveness in the finalization of the Early Childhood and the National Education and Skills Sector Policies, but still expressed concern about the delay in formulating the education bill as it does negatively impact the implementation of the education and skills policy. While the CSOs were appreciative of the establishment of the Skills Development Fund as a demonstration of growing private sector participation in the education sector, they have called on government to provide more information on the purpose and management of the fund.

As the ZANEC grant comes to an end next quarter, they will focus on popularizing the Education and Skill Sector Plan (ESSP) and continue to influence the Ministry of General Education to ensure greater commitment to resource allocation for improved education outcomes and sustainability of project results.

Extractives Industries Sector

On March 13th, 2019, FACT convened the first meeting of the Extractive Community of Practice (CoP), which brought together international NGOs working on Governance issues in the Extractive Industries. Oxfam, Action Aid, and Diakonia attended the meeting. The CoP is aimed at initiating the establishment of a sharing and learning community of extractive professionals on the insights and strategies for effective Extractives Governance in Zambia. It is also aimed at strengthening the advocacy efforts of civil society organizations for more targeted and effective impact, and at addressing the fragmented work of CSOs operating in silos.

The following were key outcomes: better leveraging partner strengths, develop an MoU for holding each other accountable for more transparency and openness, and establish a platform for collaboration,

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information exchange, and developing of best practice. Counterpart was tasked with the development of draft TORs/Guiding Principles for the group that will be presented in the next meeting in Q3.

FACT continued to participate in the planning of the Zambia Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) process at district, provincial and national levels scheduled to take place in Q3. FACT will contribute to the ZAMI process by organizing a youth debate as an event where tertiary institutions in Zambia will debate on transparency and accountability in Zambia’s mining sector through the EITI. The debate will be televised live on ZNBC TV and radio to ensure many youths listen in and participate in the discussions. FACT will be part of the panel that will be reflecting on 10 years of the EITI process in Zambia. Panelists will be drawn from the Secretary to the Treasury from the Ministry of Finance, the ZEITI secretariat, the Governance Policy Center, and the Zambia Chamber of Mines.

Information Sharing for Civic leaders

In the period under review, CSPR facilitated an information sharing and exchange meeting between the Solwezi Municipal Council and the Kasempa Local Council civic leadership and technical staff to share lessons and best practices on the 10% Mineral Revenue Sharing Mechanism (MRSM) by-law passed by the Solwezi Municipal council as a learning curve for Kasempa local council. The meeting presented an opportunity for further learning for the district leaders and the mine host communities on how to better prepare for increased mining activity. Figure 1 Solwezi Deputy Mayor speaking at the Civic Leaders Exchange visit Kasempa district council officials resolved to implement the MRSM in the Kasempa district. The Kasempa Council Chairperson resolved to table the proposed MRSM for adoption at the next council meeting.

“We are grateful to CSPR for FACT will follow up in Q3 on commitments made by district organizing this exchange visit. From leaders to work together in ensuring a similar resolution is the Solwezi-Kasempa council passed for the benefit of communities. exchange ,we as councilors have FACT held a meeting with the Kalumbila Council Chairperson decided that the matter be tabled at to provide an update on the project’s impact. The the next extraordinary full council Chairperson was pleased to learn about how the meeting to start discussions on the communities were being sensitized on the importance of possibility of passing a similar by-law. transparency and accountability in the mining sector, Kasempa Council Chairperson including their active involvement in the activities within their communities. He noted however that revenue collection from mining companies in Kalumbila district was still a challenge because the local council had not yet attained the ratable status, and as such, the council has not benefited from annual business fees and property rates from Lumwana and Kalumbila mines. FACT will therefore provide more insight in the next quarter on how the District Administration and the Local authority in Kalumbila district could better benefit from the housing of one of the biggest mines in Zambia in their district.

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Objective 2: Improved engagement between citizens and government service providers in the education, Health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods, extractive industries and environment sectors to improve service delivery Result Area 2.1: Strengthened citizen oversight in the delivery of education, health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods and environment activities.

FACT continued to create platforms for citizen oversight in the delivery of public services in the three FACT sectors. These included supporting citizens to monitor the delivery of services and create spaces for dialogues between service providers and service users. During this quarter, five partners made policy recommendations including ZOCS, TALC, CSPR, RICAP, and ZANEC. These recommendations made FACT record a 50% progression (from 40% in Q1) to achieving the annual target.

Table 2: Partner recommendations

Partner Recommendations made ZOCS Monthly grants to community schools. TALC Strengthening local financing to HIV/AIDS programs. CSPR Advocate for Kalumbila district being a ratable council. RICAP Submission to upgrade Nangongwe rural health center into a clinic. ZANEC Increase finance to the education sector. a) Government engagement and opportunities for dialogue Civic Education and Engagement

Health sector

In March 2019, TALC hosted two radio programs on Komboni radio and 5fM to discuss interventions they were implementing aimed at fostering accountability and transparency in the delivery of ART, MNCH, SRH and nutrition services at Nampundwe, Sichobo and Mwembezhi rural health centres in Shibuyunji district. Discussants were from Nampundwe clinic staff, a youth representative from Shibuyunji and the TALC project coordinator in Shibuyunji.

After the radio program, TALC conducted a radio program feedback survey in Nampundwe to assess listenership and collect feedback from the community on the radio program. Notable feedback received was that 60% of the 30 respondents from the listenership survey reporting having listened to the program, out of which 50% were youth. Of the youth captured by the survey, 56% learned that a youth club has been established at Nampundwe clinic which meets every Friday to discuss youth related health issues. Almost all the survey respondents (94%) said that they are more aware regarding available services at Nampundwe clinic and service access procedures because of TALCs programming. TALC is currently discussing with district level stakeholders on the possibilities of them taking on and continuing radio programs to update citizens on the progress being made in terms of citizen participation in health service delivery.

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Natural Resource Management Sector

To Promote Trust and Constructive Engagement through Social Partnerships, COMACO hosted a radio program to foster greater engagement and public messaging on the protection and conservation of natural resources. The panel included government departments in natural resources, traditional leadership representation and stakeholder farmers to discuss areas of collaboration and to report on the progress being made in conservation efforts. Challenges included slow buy-in from some communities and inadequate and late disbursement of fund to district forest and wildlife departments. Opportunities identified for improved synergies included the establishment of community forest groups and development of community natural resource management plans.

Because of the radio programs, communities are showing a newfound commitment to protecting and conserving the natural resources by reporting illegal transactions and other violations in by-laws and regulations. Further, the departments of National Parks and Wildlife, and Forestry reiterated their commitment to collaborating with communities in protecting natural resources. Eight community members phoned in to share their views on how relevant government departments and other stakeholders can support their efforts around sustainable natural resources management.

In addition, COMACO facilitated a meeting between leaders from the community-based organization in the valley catchment areas and Lodge owners to negotiate incentives and mechanisms to support community efforts in conservation, protection of natural resources, and the environment as a way of sustaining community participation in natural resource management. Some of these include adopting climate smart agriculture to achieve alternative sustained livelihoods and move away from harmful practices. The meeting also sought to broaden the participation of Lodge owners as partners in community transformation and to form Figure 2 CBO leaders meeting with Lodge Owners a mutual relationship on sustainable natural resource management. Three (3) lodge owners participated in the meeting. One meeting outcome was that COMACO planned to host a follow-up meeting with lodge owners in collaboration with community taskforce committees to draft community support agreement.

Extractive Industries

a) Private Sector Engagement and opportunities for dialogue

Collaboration on Women & Youth Symposium at Trident Foundation

To Promote Inclusive Development, on March 19th – 20th 2019, EITA collaborated with the First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident Foundation (the corporate social responsibility Unit at Kalumbila mine) to host a women and youth symposium in Kalumbila district to identify the needs of women and youths to start and grow small, local businesses. The meeting was an opportunity for women and youth to reflect on and

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share ideas for business collaboration. 20 women and 15 youths drawn from 10 Women Village Banking Groups and five Youth Business Associations from Kisasa, Northern Resettlement and Shinegene areas participated in the symposium. A key outcome from the symposium was the development of a plan between FACT and the Trident Foundation (Kalumbila mine) that would support CSR local business development plans which meet the needs of the community. In Q3, FACT will support the development of concept notes and plans which will be used by Kalumbila mine to engage the women and youth in the implementation of local business development initiatives until December 2019.

EITA participation in ZEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) Meeting

On January 17th , EITA attended the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) quarterly meeting. The MSG is a multi- sector group that is the governance council for the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. It is a composition of CSOs, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Justice, Bank of Zambia, Zambia Revenue Authority, Zambia Chamber of Mines, Konkola Copper Mines. CSOs represented at the meeting included Action Aid Zambia, Southern Africa Resource Watch, National Empowerment Forum and the Council of Churches in Zambia. The purpose of the meeting was to review the governance and administration structure of the ZEITI Secretariat following numerous concerns from stakeholders on the functionality of the Secretariat and the MSG. The meeting resolved to restructure and strengthen the ZEITI governance structure to ensure that it effectively delivers on its coordination and administrative mandate of supporting the EITI process in Zambia. The MSG meeting also resulted in the recruitment of a National Coordinator and Policy Analyst. The newly created Policy Analyst role will strengthen the technical capabilities regarding policy guidance on the extractive policies at the ZEITI secretariat. Another resolution passed was the request made for FACT to be an observer at the MSG. A final decision will be made at the next quarterly meeting scheduled for 11th April 2019. Strengthening the governance of the secretariat will ensure that more CSOs actively engage and deliberate in the work around EITI in Zambia.

FACT Participation in CSO EITI meeting

On March 7th, FACT and its EITI partners participated in a CSO ZEITI meeting convened by the Center for Trade Policy and Development to discuss findings of the 2016 EITI report and develop an advocacy plan based on key concerns in the report. It was agreed that a CSO’s analysis of the EITI report be undertaken to assess and summarize key findings as well as review the ten (10) years of the EITI process in Zambia. A core research team, including Counterpart, was constituted to lead in the drafting of the CSO EITI analysis report. The summary report is expected to be launched at the 2019 National Indaba in Q3 to feed into on- going panel discussions of transparency and accountability in Zambia’s mining sector. In order to strengthen coalition and alliance collaborations of CSO, FACT will contribute to supporting some of these initiatives including strengthened CSO EITI MSG engagement.

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b) Social Accountability Approaches

Community Scorecard Progress

ZINGO and ZOCS conducted end line community scorecards (CSC) in three health facilities and nine community schools in Nyimba and Chipata districts in February and March 2019 to track improvements since the last CSC. The following is the progress reported:

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Table 3: Summary of progress made on the community scorecards (CSC)

District Facility Number of Issues Raised Outcomes of the CSC Participants Male Female o Nyimba Mkopeka 18 26 o Nutrition education. o Two (2) cooking demonstration sessions have been conducted at Mkopeka rural health rural health center since October 2018 center o Access to family o Health staff reported increased number of couples accessing family planning planning services since October 2018 (an average of four couples per month compared to one before October 2018) o Male participation in o Increased male participation in MNCH (an average of 3 men taking their MNCH children for under-five clinic compared to none before October 2018)

Kalingindi 24 31 o Nutrition education o In response to the low score recorded under nutrition during the August rural health 2018 CSC, two (2) cooking demonstrations were conducted in Kamono at center o Male participation in which 32 women participated. MNCH o In response to the low score recorded under male participation in MNCH during the August 2018 CSC, the meeting reported increased male participation in under-five clinic from 6 to 14 males taking their children for under-five since October 2018 Chipata 9 28 34 o Government grants to o All 11 community schools received government monthly grants at least Community community schools. once in the last two terms after the last scorecard though not enough to schools o Allocation of trained procure basic teaching and learning materials. teachers to community o 6 community schools were allocated trained teachers, and these have been schools. included on government payroll. o Public private o Private sector in Chipata has taken interest in supporting community partnership in schools to supplement government support by procuring desks at 3 supporting community community schools, a significant indicator of sustainability. schools. o Traditional leadership has fully operationalized the decision to ban o Traditional leaders’ traditional practices that impede on children educational progress. support to ban retrogressive traditional practices.

Public Dialogue Forums RICAP Engagement with the Kafue District Health Office and Health Facilities

On January 29, RICAP hosted a public dialogue forum (PDF) to engage government and follow up on the progress made on the action plans developed during the Community Scorecards held in October 2018 and other government- citizens action plans from interventions conducted in the last quarter of 2018. Government representatives from the DC’s office, DHO representatives, health facilities’ representatives, Neighborhood Health Committee (NHC) members and community representatives from the four wards in Kafue district attended.

Public Dialogue Forum (PDF) in progress Community representatives reported improved relationships between service providers and users since the last PDF held in July 2018 as could be seen from reduced number of complaints about health staff verbally abusing patients (only 2 complaints lodged in during the last 4 months compared to on average 5 complaints on daily basis before). DHO and Nangongwe Rural Health Center representatives reported reduced drug shortages at Nangongwe Rural Health Center because of the initiative agreed upon last year that DHO would go to health facilities in Kafue district to collect surplus medical products. The collected products are channeled to the Nangongwe rural health center to respond to increased demand for medical services due to the population increase in Nangongwe catchment area. This was evidenced by only two shortage reports in the last quarter of 2018. Other progress reported included; Estate clinic commencing a community led initiative to fence the clinic where each household agreed to contribute 6 blocks. This was facilitated by the Kansenje ward Councilor The project is expected to be completed in Q3 FY19. Result Area 2.2: Increase grassroot civil society participation in the education, health/HIV, sustainable livelihood and environment sectors

Citizens participation in public service delivery is anchored on CSOs’ capacity to mobilize their communities effectively. In Q2, FACT continued to mobilize communities through sensitization meeting, drama performances and community meetings. a) Community mobilization

On March 5th, TALC held a drama sensitization in Nampundwe community in Shibuyunji district to prepare the community for the radio programs scheduled for the last week of March 2019. Through this drama performance, TALC sensitized the communities on the focus of the radio programs and the role that community is supposed to play while the programs are airing. In the lead-up to the programs, TALC informed the communities that the radio programs were opportunities for communities to voice out their service delivery concerns through calling in and seek answers from duty bearers. Through the drama

performance TALC also communicated progress being made through various interventions they are implementing at Nampundwe rural health center.

In addition, RICAP conducted drama performances in four wards of Kafue district to sensitize citizens on the outcomes and actions agreed at the quarterly review meeting held in February 2019. Through these drama performances, communities’ interest in CASA activities and the momentum for them to fully participate in these activities were sustained as evidenced by increased numbers of community member participation.

ZINGO continued to hold community REFLECT circle meetings in their nine communities in Nyimba district to discuss MNCH issues and report on the progress being made through the MNCH case management record system.

Women for Change hosted a bi-annual meeting in Mtondo and Chinkhulunga communities of Chief Sandwe’s area in Petauke district to discuss progress being made by the Village Action Groups (VAGs) and community based natural resource management boards (CBNRMBs) in natural resource FigureClassroom 3 Classroom Block Block constr constructeducted in Mtondo in management. Mtondo In February, EITA held sensitization meetings on the 2016 EITI report involving three CAGs in Kalumbila district namely; Northern Resettlement, Manyama and Musele areas while CSPR hosted a round table meeting with North-west Press on 22 March 2019 to discuss and disseminate the findings of the 2016 EITI report.

Table 4: Summary of Community mobilization activities

Intervention Partner Outcomes Drama RICAP • Increased community participation in health service delivery in sensitization Shibuyunji/Chelstone – An estimated 240 people were reached (an average performances in of 80 people per ward) Notable progress communicated during sensitizations Shibuyunji included; district on o Increased ART uptake (Nangongwe recorded an additional 7 people communities’ enrolled on ART from January 2019 participation in o Two (2) stock outs were reported at Nangongwe as a result of the NHCs introduction of mopping up of excess stocks from other health facilities to supplement the demand at Nangongwe o Clarifications on the status of the free education policy and how parents should ensure its enforcement o Local authority’s planned sensitization on the developed plans from all the wards in Kafue district REFLECT circles ZINGO • It was reported that the MNCH case management record is fully operational bi-annual review in all the 9 CEFTA project target communities with the following recorded; meetings o 100% (7 pregnant women identified from August 2018) women registering for antenatal (ANC) in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy o 6 health facility deliveries recorded since December 2018 representing 100% specialist assisted deliveries

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o Out of the 6 women who delivered from health facilities, 5 have consistently attended postnatal clinic while 1 has since left the community Drama TALC • An estimated 120 community members reached Performance • Progress on interventions at Nampundwe rural health center is; o Increased ART uptake by 6 in the last three months o 38 women attended nutrition education sessions at Nampundwe rural health center in the last three months o TALC distributed 22,800 condoms through dispensers placed at Nampundwe rural health centre and through the community Bi-Annual WfC • 18 community members attended the meeting including 8 females and 10 Review Meeting males • Through their collaboration with Safari Hunting and Department of National Parks and Wildlife, VAGs and CBNRMBs have been allocated some money from the Safari Hunting and BCP to incentivize them for their role in protecting trees and wild animals. With this money, o A one by two Classroom Block at Mtondo Primary School has been constructed o A borehole at Chinkhulunga Community School has been put up • A combined natural resource plan has been developed with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife for community forests CAG 2016 EITI EITA • 27 men and 21 women participated in dissemination Report • The following were the key outcomes: Dissemination o The dissemination activities triggered debate on why Kalumbila district meetings was amongst the poorest without proper schools and health centers despite housing 2 mining companies. o It was learnt that Kalumbila district would be receiving ZMW 34, 700,427.00 (based on the basis analysis conducted by Musele community) from both mining companies if it was a ratable council. CAGs committed to mobilizing themselves to engage local council on ratable status issue Round table CSPR • 15 journalists from different media houses in Solwezi were present. meeting • A key outcome of the dissemination exercise was; o the commitment by journalists to discuss the report findings on the different radio platforms they work for

PANOS media interventions: Radio Programs and Drama Performances

In Q2, PANOS conducted community outreach drama presentations in the Copperbelt and North Western provinces. FACT conducted spot checks during the monitoring visit of PANOS and the findings from the spot checked indicated that the community dramas were effective in communicating EITI messages The PANOS terminal report indicated that over 100,000 people had directly heard about the EITI messages. In addition, the marketing manager for Kabangabanga radio station noted that the radio drama had increased the knowledge levels of listeners on the EITI as evidenced from questions that asked about their anticipated benefits from mining companies in their areas. He further noted that people expressed interest in knowing what their role was in holding leaders accountable for revenues generated to be used for public service delivery in the district.

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Drama performances proved to be an effective way of communicating EITI to people of all ages and backgrounds as the language used was familiar and they were delivered in a familiar context. This has resulted in an increased number and more meaningful debates around revenue payments made by the mining companies to the local government. This has also spurred ongoing conversations on the importance of the EITI in fostering open and accountable mining sector that addresses issues bordering on host community benefits.

An estimated 432, 713 people were reached by PANOS in Q2. Below is a summary of the EITI Media interventions and the estimated numbers reached in Q2;

Table 5: Summary of EIT Media interventions

Radio Programs & Radio Television Social Media (Twitter Vox Drama Dramas & Facebook Posts) Pops Performances January 9,540 (10% of 95,400 2,400 42 648 listenership from 5 radio stations) February 9,540 (10% of 95,400 11,151 28 632 listenership from 5 radio stations) March 400,000 (10% of 4,000,000 viewership) Total 19, 080 400,000 13,551 70 1,280 Grand Total 433,981

b) Enhance citizen-government engagement mechanisms

Following up on the simplification of the Education and Skills Sector Plan for purposes of providing a simple and easy to understand document which CSOs would use to monitor the implementation and ensure successful achievement of the set targets, ZANEC held two (2) dissemination meetings, one in Lusaka and the other in Chipata in March 2019, attended by 83 (ZANEC members and other CSOs from Lusaka, Copperbelt, Southern, Luapula and North Western provinces, 44 were male and 39 were females). The Immediate outcome of the dissemination meetings was the development of an action plan

Figure 4 ZENEC coalition members on a radio for CSOs monitoring of implementation of the ESSP at national, panel discussing the contents of the ESSP provincial, district and school level developed. This is in line with the post-FACT sustainability plan to enable ZANEC’s continuous oversight activities in monitoring the ESSP.

As part of the dissemination event, a radio program on Breeze FM Radio was aired. The radio program was aired live and discussed the ESSP Strategic Pillars in detail that is: Access, Equity, Efficiency and Quality (AEEQ). The radio program highlighted issues such as how government intended to expand Access to ECE

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centers, improve quality of ECE provision, improve equity in the delivery of ECE, improve quality of primary provision, improve equity in the delivery of primary education, and expand access to primary education. Under the leadership of AMEP, the panel also discussed how government is assessing, developing, and implementing sustainable cost effective continuing professional development (CPD) for the AMEP program. This includes developing alternative modes of education provision, devising mechanisms to mitigate the growing number of Out-of-school children (OOSC), increasing awareness of benefits of AMEP through IEC framework, and removing barriers to AMEP. ZANEC plans to roll out the ESSP monitoring plan in Q3. III. PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR NEXT QUARTER

Objective 1: Strengthen capacity of local CSOs to enhance delivery and oversight of public service delivery in the education, health/HIV, extractives, sustainable rural livelihoods and environment sectors

• Grant close-outs: FACT will closeout RICAP, TALC, ZANEC and WfC’ grants at the end of April 2019. • Partner Coordination Meeting: The Partners coordination meeting provides an avenue for partners to share experiences and lessons from implementation of their projects. This will be a follow up on the sustainability discussion held at the last partners meeting in December 2018. • Host second Extractive Industries Community of Practice: FACT will host quarterly EITI community of practice (CoP) meeting to build on the discussions from Q2 and consolidate resolutions of the inception meeting. The focus will be to share the draft Terms of Reference and MoU signed by member organizations to the community. • Participation in EITI District Alternate Mining Indaba, Provincial Alternate Mining Indaba, and Zambia Alternative Mining Indaba: FACT will participate in the Alternative Mining Indaba processes from district to national level. The key priority for FACT in these processes will be to organize the youth debate and participate in the panel discussion on the EITI process in Zambia for the last 10 years • FACT National Multi-sector Show & Tell forum: FACT will identify, collate and package the approaches and models it has been using to deliver social accountability as well as impact stories. Lesson learned and challenges will be shared for purpose of replication and scaling up with stakeholders. The event will be leveraged for FACT project visibility and sustainability.

Objective 2: Improving engagement between citizens and government service providers in the education, health/HIV, sustainable rural livelihoods, extractive industries and environment sectors to improve service delivery.

• Participation in the National Policy Arena: FACT will intensify its external relation by building and growing its footprint in the national policy arena. In Q1 and throughout FY19, FACT and its implementing partners will participate in several forums and Cluster Advisory Groups (CAGs).

• Social Accountability Network: The network will meet to amplify CSO voice and share best practices in Social Accountability.

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IV. INTEGRATION OF CROSSCUTTING ISSUES

4.1. USAID Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy

MNCH Case Management Record Tracking

FACT continues to effectively integrate USAID’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy into programming, engaging females and males in traditionally female focused issues. For example, in March, ZINGO facilitated a bi-annual meeting In Nyimba. From the MNCH case management record presented during the meeting, there was a 67% (from eight males in the previous quarter to 18 males this quarter) improvement of male participation in taking children to the under-five clinic in Kamono, Kapakasa, and Nyimba Urban communities between August

Figure 5 CEFTA Coordinator Explaining the MNCH and December 2018. It was therefore evident that MNCH is Case Management Record becoming something both men and women feel is their issue.

Women and Youth Champions

The women and youth symposium organized by EITA and Trident Foundation was a step forward in advancing women’s economic rights in Kalumbila district. Through this intervention and the follow-up process, FACT is now well positioned to influence the CSR programming of Kalumbila mine to ensure that it mainstreams the interests of women and youth for the local business development initiatives implemented by the CSR department. A key success of this process is that FACT and the Trident Foundation are in the process of developing a plan and TORs for the women and youth economic empowerment program in December 2019. Through this process, three (3) key champions by the names of Sylvia Ngandu, Patrick Meleki and Womba have been identified to inspire fellow women and youths based on their successful taking advantage of mining activities and setting up businesses in their communities. FACT EITI Champions ensure that the GSI component of the project is prioritized in all activities in Kalumbila as well as inspiring women and youths on issues around local business development. V. COLLABORATING, LEARNING AND ADAPTING

5.1 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing with other USAID Activities

On March 5th, CPI attended the USAID/PEPFAR strategic plan for strengthening local partner organizations. The meeting was an informational session on the new strategic focus to support grown in funding opportunities for local partner organizations in an effort to reduce HIV infections and contribute to accelerated efforts to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets for 2030. This presents a huge opportunity for the potential of CPI growth in Zambia and leverage its OD capabilities. A brainstorm meeting is planned for April with identified local partners to explore implications of the fund and explore potential partnerships.

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5.2 Collaboration and Coordination with other Key Stakeholders

Human Resource for Health Technical Working Group (HR-TWG) Meeting - MoH

FACT participated in the HR-TWG meeting on 21st February 2019 at Ministry of Health (MoH) HQ which focused on updating stakeholders on the assessment conducted last year on the Community Health Assistants’ (CHAs) trainings and deployment. The meeting also gave an update on the roll out of the HMIS system and the implications on human resource for health. In attendance were representatives from International Non-Governmental Organizations and MoH representatives. The two updates are very important in terms of addressing inadequate health staff in most health facilities especially those in the rural areas, ensuring comprehensive management information for decision making in human resource for health.

Revised National Anti-Corruption Policy Validation Meeting

In addition, FACT participated in the Revised National Anti-Corruption Policy (NACP) validation meeting held on 25th March 2019. At the meeting, CSOs were afforded an opportunity to provide comments to the draft NACP. At the end of the meeting, CSOs presented a communique on the NACP highlighting essential issues they wanted included in the NACP. The policy is expected to be finalized in June 2019. 5.3 Program Challenges and Lesson Learned

Challenges:

Program implementation challenges in absence of senior government officials: During the end line community score card and the interface meeting in March, senior education officials were not available to attend the meetings. This was because the Republican President was in Chipata. The President was in Eastern province to launch the beginning of the presidential and parliamentary elections campaign for 2021. ZOCS has worked with the Provincial and District education officials and other line ministries including the local government to improve education service delivery in Chipata. The end-line process was critical in many ways as it sought to examine the score rankings over the lifespan of the project and examine the key achievements and challenges in the community schools sub-sector. With the close-out of the project, government would have had the opportunity to discuss candidly their commitment to accountable school governance and potential increased resources allocation for community schools.

Strategic use of programmatic data: Partners are still struggling with translating their community mobilization work into strategic issues and evidence that can be replicated by CSOs and government for informing decision making.

Shrinking civic space has been hindering partner’s ability to use the media to feature their work and advocate for change. Partners, such as Women for Change and TALC, had part of their scheduled work delayed as they needed some of the messages to be cleared by government before airing it out on private media.

Lessons Learned

Engagement of Chinese Mining Companies: FACT must focus on exploring innovative ways of engaging with the Chinese mining companies to get more out of the partnership. FACT learned that working with

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the Chamber of Mines and through the business unit of the consular office could provide avenues to engage these companies.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Given that CSR is not law in Zambia, it remains the responsibility of the mining companies to decide what support could be provided to the mine host communities. The Chamber of Mines has recommended that FACT and its CSO partners closely work with them in developing guidelines that would harmonize CSR being implemented in the mine host communities.

Staff Turnover: The high turnover of key staff in partner organizations continues to be a hinderance in smooth implementation. Therefore, as FACT, we need to constantly re-engage our partners in capacity strengthening, especially for Finance Managers and Executive Directors in relation to understanding of financial documents and information.

Engaging Government Officials at a local level: FACT partners will need to explore opportunities that come with having government officials in attendance regardless of whether they are delegated or not. Learning from the recent events where invited government officials had to delegate to their juniors amidst conflicting priorities that involved politicians visiting the districts or provinces as in the case of Chipata where the president was visiting at the time when ZOCs was having a dissemination meeting.

The Health Mapping study that was conducted by Counterpart International presents an opportunity for FACT partners in exploring avenues and entry points for influencing key decision makers

V. AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT

6.1 Administrative Update Staffing Transitions During this quarter, two CPI staff, Environment Governance Officer and M&E Manager resigned. This had the potential to negatively impacted FACT program implementation however, Counterpart restructured the programs team by dividing environment and M&E functions among remaining governance officers and by recruiting an intern to support the environment sector roles.

During the period under review, the Deputy Chief of Party position was approved and Mrs. Harriet Mwiinga was onboarded on 4th March 2019.

6.2 Financial Management The disbursed amount for grantees in Q2 2019 (January to March) was $113,386.90. The total expenses for the period was $88,347.08

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Table 6: Grantee Financial Expenditure

End Date Total Obligated Total Advances Total Expenses Grant Start Grantee as of March as of March as of March Date 2019 (ZMW) 2019 (ZMW) 2019 (ZMW) Rise Community Aid Program (RICAP) 11/9/2015 4/30/2019 1,099,628 1,092,616.27 936,760.18 Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign (TALC) 11/9/2015 4/30/2019 1,402,383 1,266,967.87 1,164,306.16 Women for Change (WfC) 11/9/2015 4/30/2019 1,394,860 1,195,946.28 1,118,083.16 Zambia Interfaith Networking Group (ZINGO) 11/9/2015 8/30, 2019 1,500,380.50 1,381,969.53 1,281,954.48 Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) 11/9/2015 3/31/2019 1,400,030 1,174,085.69 1,048,291.02 Common Market for Conservation (COMACO) 4/19/2016 12/31/2019 1,331,166.02 1,055,871.59 976,584.05 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction-(CSPR) 11/7/2016 1/31/2020 1,383,061.23 1,179,792.59 978,651.93 Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) 11/2/2016 4/30/2019 976,591.12 968,258.14 702,522.75 Extractive industry Transparency Alliance (EITA) 10/09/2018 1/31/2020 296,205.00 188,762 131,195.92 PANOS Institute Southern Africa (PANOS) 05/09/2018 2/28/2019 260,000.00 260,000 159,301.37 TOTAL 11,523,939.87 10,243,904.56 8,977,285.62

General Spending

Table 7: Pipeline Analysis

Description Amount Total Estimated Award $ 6,400,000 Total Obligations $ 5,796,960 Mortgage $ 603,040 Expenditures this quarter $281,487 Expenditures (as of March 2019) $5,182,326 Pipeline $614,634

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Annex A: FACT CSO Partners

Organization Districts Covered Sectors Community Structures

Civil Society for Health, 1. Poverty Reduction National Education, N/A (CSPR) Environment

Community Markets Eastern Province: Environment, 2. for Conservation Chipata, Lundazi, Mambwe. conservation and Farmer Producer Groups and Cooperatives (COMACO) Petauke agriculture

Health (HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, MCH Neighborhood Health Committees (NHCs), and family Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Rise Community Aid Lusaka Province: 3. Planning) Parent Community School Committees Program (RICAP) Kafue Education (PCSCs), (Government Youth led Organizations and Community Schools) Health NHCs, Safe Motherhood Action Groups Treatment Advocacy Lusaka Province: (Nutrition, (SMAGS) 4. and Literacy Shibuyunji HIV/AIDS, Family People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) Campaign (TALC) Lusaka Planning and Support Groups MCH) Environment and Women for Change Eastern Province: Natural Resource Community Based Natural Resource 5. (WFC) Petauke Management Management Boards (CBNRMB) (Forestry)

Zambia National 6. Education Coalition National Education N/A (ZANEC)

Regenerative Freirean Literacy through Zambia Interfaith Health (Maternal Eastern Province: Empowering Community Techniques 7. Networking Group and Child Health, Nyimba (REFLECT) Circles, (ZINGO) HIV) Lobbying and Advocacy Group

Zambia Open Education Eastern Province: PCSCs, Student Councils, 8. Community Schools (Community Chipata District Advocacy Committee (ZOCS) Open Schools)

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Organization Districts Covered Sectors Community Structures

EITA North Western Province; Extractives Community Action Groups, Women Kalumbila Champions, District Ward Committers 9.

PANOS North Western Province: Extractives Drama groups, Radio Listening Clubs Solwezi, Kalumbila. 10. Copperbelt Province; Kitwe, Mufulira, Chingola

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Annex B: Success Stories

FACT Partners Ensure Government Commitment to Supporting EI Communities

FACT partners are more effectively engaging and leveraging “Involve us in your work relationships with the Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) and Zambia Revenue Authority to ensure EITI resources reach because we have a mutual communities impacted by the sector. These partnerships are interest of seeing mine essential to ensuring transparency of EITI funds and establishes host communities benefit FACT partners as facilitators of stronger relationships between from mining activities” communities and local and national EI-focused government stakeholders.

This impact is illustrative of the organizational development support that FACT provides. To increase the capacity of Civil society organizations, Counterpart International is using a collaborative approach to learning from all relevant stakeholders for enhanced engagement.

The trainings empowered FACT partners to develop an advocacy strategy tailored towards strengthening stakeholder-engagement and community benefits from mining activities. Haggai Nyambe a staff member of a partner Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), remarked, “The information gained from the training shall help us strategize our approaches in ensuring that the extractive industry in Zambia is not only transparent, but also results in meaningful benefits to host-mining communities”.

The trainings also served to motivate two key stakeholders in Zambia’s mining sector to deepen their Figure 6: participants at EITI training collaboration with the USAID-funded Fostering Accountability and Transparency - Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (FACT-EITI) project.

The interest by Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is an important achievement in meeting one of the project’s objective of increasing the capacity of CSOs to use the EITI mechanism to foster transparency in the mining sector. The two government institutions made the commitment during the FACT-organized policy advocacy and networking training for EITI partners held in Lusaka on March 14-15.

The ZRA shared their work and highlighted their role in implementing Zambia’s mining tax policies for enhanced domestic resource mobilization whilst the ZCM shared on the CSR projects that their members are implementing in the various communities.

“We’re very willing to work with progressive civil society organizations like yours that want to focus on solution-oriented issues and not pointing fingers…Involve us in your work because we have a mutual

interest of seeing mine host communities benefit from mining activities,” said Mr. Talent Ng’andu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ZCM, a representative body of mining firms in Zambia.

One key action point with ZCM was collaboration on the development of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework to guide CSR implementation of its members.

Similarly, ZRA’s Assistant Director for the Mining Audit and Direct Taxes Mr. Ignatius Mvula committed to sharing relevant resources and mining information that would be beneficial for the implementation of the EITI project. Mr. Mvula encouraged the FACT program to use information that his institution was willing to share for evidence-based advocacy.

“We are ready to collaborate through sharing information and we would be happy to see you use this for evidence-based advocacy”, he said.

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