Zambia, Malawi Team Up to Strengthen Social Protection Programs
Zambia and Malawi are joining forces to improve social protection programs for their citizens, focusing on vulnerable populations.
A high-level Malawian delegation visited Zambia to exchange best practices and explore collaboration opportunities.
Both countries acknowledge similar challenges like droughts and climate change that negatively impact their people’s well-being.
Sharing experiences and strategies is seen as a valuable tool to overcome these obstacles.
Zambia’s Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Mrs. Doreen Mwamba, emphasized the importance of this south-to-south exchange program.
She highlighted Zambia’s willingness to learn from Malawi’s successful initiatives while showcasing their own social protection programs.
The Malawian delegation, led by Ms. Nwazi Mthambala, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, shared key aspects of their social protection framework.
They expressed enthusiasm for this collaborative effort, recognizing the potential of cross-border dialogue in creating stronger social safety nets.
