GIZ Zambia

Reflecting on 2024 and looking forward to 2025 - The GIZ Zambia Water and Energy Cluster🎊 As the final days of 2024 draw near, it’s time to look back on an extraordinary year for the GIZ Zambia Water and Energy Cluster. From navigating the challenges of the worst drought and 🦠cholera outbreak to the thrilling achievements and impact by all our projects: 2024 has been an outstanding year. The crises experienced at the beginning of the year 🔦highlight the importance of our work in the 💧water and ⚡️energy sectors. Though there is still a long way to go for a completely resilient water sector in Zambia, energy sector diversification and effective 🌡climate change adaptation by communities, there has been significant milestones scored by the Cluster over the past one year. During our end of year celebration and reflection event, the Cluster Coordinator, Anke Peine-Ellis appreciated the successes of 2024. She underscored the important role of staff and partners and highlighted some of the achievements: 👉🏼Bridging of the skills gap in the water and sanitation sector and improving employability of young people in Zambia through the THRIVE project, using dual training approaches. 28 graduates have since received job offers from utilities companies across Zambia. 👉🏼Increased Climate Financing from the City Climate Gap Fund to make the city of Lusaka more resilient, through our NatuRes project and Lusaka Security Initiative (LUWSI). 👉🏼Signed MoU between the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (MWDS) and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) to clarify roles and responsibilities in the rural water sector. Thanks to our NEWZA project! 👉🏼Under the Green Nexus Programme, AWARE 2.0 demonstrated once again the importance of rainwater harvesting leading to the implementation of the country’s first ever rainwater harvesting strategy by the government. 👉🏼Trainings on renewable energies and energy efficiency to mitigate climate change and improve economic development conducted by our PDP project. 👉🏼The IKI-Growing Greener project conducted a policy gap analysis for rangeland management practices on top of its successful project launch. The Cluster Coordinator attributed all the successes to outstanding 🤝🏼partnerships, the successful collaborations and cooperation with dedicated partners and counterparts and the motivation and commitment of all actors involved. To the entire team: Enjoy your holidays. Get a good rest and see you all back in 2025!🥳

Internship Opportunity! 📢 Position: Intern in "Strengthening Girls´ Rights Project" (based in Lusaka) 📅 Application deadline: Friday, 10th January 2025 📭 Please send all applications directly to iris.dill@giz.de More information in the documents attached.

🎉 Celebrating Success in Sustainable Aquaculture! 🐟 After five years of dedicated efforts, the Fish for Food Security (F4F) project bid farewell with a grand closing ceremony on December 3rd, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. This milestone event brought together 150 key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, fish farmers, and international organizations, to celebrate the projects achievements and reflect on the shared journey. 🎊 The event showcased the collective success in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices, strengthening fisheries management, and supporting policy, strategy, and legislation for the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. A highlight of the day was the World Café, where participants engaged with nine vibrant exhibition stands, sharing lessons learned and celebrating the project's impact in Luapula and Eastern Provinces. A powerful moment was the official handover of essential project assets, including a motor vehicle and laptops, to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock symbolizing the ongoing legacy of this transformative partnership. 🤝 The F4F project has not only contributed to enhancing food and nutrition security but also empowered local communities, fostering sustainable livelihoods in the regions it served. As the project closes, its impact will continue to ripple through Zambia’s aquaculture and fisheries sectors for years to come. 👏 #GIZ #F4F #SustainableAquaculture #FoodSecurity

INVITATION FOR BIDS! 📢 What: New open tender! 📢 What: Supply and Delivery of Electrical Tools ✏️ Reference: 17.01.2025_Electrical Toolst_91183626 📅 Submission deadline: Friday 17th January 2025 at 13:00hrs 💡Interested local bidders can access the TENDER DOCUMENTS by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eUGbTzcK or follow the path: GIZ.de > Worldwide > Zambia > Bidding Opportunities. 📭For further clarification, interested parties may send enquiries to zm_inquiry@giz.de with subject lines: 17.01.2025_Electrical Toolst_91183626 . 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! #giz, #zambia, #germany, #sustainabledevelopment

🌾 Empowering Agripreneurs: GIZ Hands Over Training Program to the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development. 🌱📂 On December 3rd, 2024, the Global Project ‘Promotion of Agricultural Finance for Agri-Based Enterprises in Rural Areas’ (GP AgFin), funded by the German Ministry for Development Cooperation (BMZ) and implemented in partnership with Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, proudly handed over 10 USB drives and 1 printed copy of the Agricultural Business Analysis and Investment Training (AgBAIT) training material to the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED). 📂✨ AgBAIT, a training program developed during the course of the project, has been empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Zambia since 2018 by enhancing their skills in business and investment analysis and improving their access to financial services. Since February 2024, the GP AgFin project has collaborated with MSMED to deliver Training of Trainers sessions in AgBAIT, enabling 30 MSMED staff members from all 10 provinces of Zambia to become certified trainers. We are proud to announce that 17 of them earned official master trainer certification. 🎓👏 During the handover event, the Permanent Secretary of MSMED, Mrs. Subeta Mutelo, highlighted the importance of equipping agripreneurs with the right tools to grow sustainable businesses. Her inspiring remarks underscored the project’s mission to create lasting impact in Zambia’s agricultural and financial sectors. As the GP AgFin project approaches its conclusion in July 2025, we are thrilled that MSMED is anchoring AgBAIT into its internal structures. This ensures the programs lasting impact, enabling agripreneurs across Zambia to access tailored training and financial solutions, helping them analyze and grow their businesses sustainably. 🌱 This handover marks a landmark achievement for the project, symbolizing the continuity of its learnings and training. A huge thank you to the incredible MSMED team for their commitment and hard work! We can’t wait to see how this initiative transforms the agricultural sector in Zambia in the years to come. 👏 #GIZ #AgFin #AgBAIT #SustainableDevelopment #FinancialInclusion

Zambia Charting the Course to Nutrition 4 Growth Summit in Paris 2025! 🌍 From 10th to 11th December 2024, NIPN Zambia, together with the Zambia SUN Focal Point, SUN CSO Chair and other government partners, participated in the two-day Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Anglophone Africa Regional Workshop in Mombasa, Kenya. The team delved into Zambia's progress on previous Nutrition 4 Growth (N4G) commitments, identified key challenges and learned from best practices shared by 15 other countries. Now, Zambia is geared up to make a strong impact at the upcoming N4G Summit in Paris in March 2025! 💪 This pivotal summit will set the global investment agenda for nutrition over the next five years. Stay tuned as Zambia’s ambitious new commitments and roadmap for a healthier Zambia are being finalized! 📢 #N4GSummit #Nutrition4Growth #Zambia #GlobalHealth #SUNMovement #HealthyLives #InvestInNutrition 

Shaping Key Messages: Raising Awareness on the Vital Role of Forests On 10th December 2024, the Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) Project team members and its partners convened for a pivotal workshop, marking a key milestone in the journey of the SAFE project. The project is co-financed by the European Union Commission, the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, in partnership with Zambia’s Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and Ministry of Agriculture. A major focus of the project is conducting Awareness Raising Campaigns on the Importance of Forests in Mumbwa and Itezhi-Tezhi districts. These campaigns are designed to engage smallholder farmers, charcoal producers, Community Forestry Management Groups (CFMGs), school-going children, and the wider communities, fostering shared responsibility for forest conservation. At the workshop, technical experts from various line ministries came together to craft impactful messages for the campaigns. To ensure alignment with the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment’s Forestry Department, Forestry extension plan, a representative from the Forestry Department shared insights into their mandate and strategy. These awareness campaigns aim to inspire communities to take an active role in the preservation of their forests and emphasize the vital role forests play in our ecosystems and livelihoods. The campaigns will be creatively implemented in collaboration with Circus Zambia, leveraging art and performance to amplify the message. #AwarenessRaising #ForestEcosystemsMatter #CommunityEngagement #Collaboration #Sustainability #SAFEProject2024 🌿

🌾Strengthening Pest Management Through Knowledge Transfer🐛✨ Following the recent handover ceremony of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manual addressing Fall Armyworm infestations to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) by GIZ Agroecological Innovations for Smallholder Pest Management project, we are pleased to share that the manual is already in use by the MoA through the support of the GIZ Global Programme on Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys) project. The rollout IPM training is underway with 35 Master Trainers from all provinces currently being trained at the Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre. The training was inaugurated by the Director of Agriculture, Dr. Chizumba Shepande. The training is divided into two sections: the first section focuses on theoretical concepts, while the second section emphasizes practical application. These Master Trainers will subsequently cascade their knowledge to extension officers and farmers nationwide, thereby amplifying the manual’s impact at the grassroots level. 🌱🚜 #AgSys #EcoPM #IPMManual #SustainableFarming https://lnkd.in/d_uhDip6

💡Would you like to learn more about DUAL training in Zambia? A newly premiered short 📹video documentary highlights how Dual Vocational Education Training (VET) in 💧Water Supply and 🚰🚽Sanitation Operations (WSSO) is benefiting students, the industry and vocational training institutions in Zambia. Dual VET WSSO gives students an opportunity to apply and practice their skills in real life and on the job while still learning at the vocational training institution. Students spend at least 60% of their training in industry. The first 28 students are set to graduate soon and have already received expression of interest for employment from commercial utilities companies across Zambia. GIZ through the Thriving through Innovative Vocational Education in Water and Energy Sector (THRIVE) project, with funding from German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports the implementation of Dual VET WSSO. The Dual VET in Water Supply and Sanitation Operations is offered in partnership with the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority - TEVETA, Lusaka Business and Technical College (LBTC) and Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC). 👉🏼Watch and Share: https://lnkd.in/dfevxArD #SkillsDevelopment #Vision2030 #water #sanitation

INVITATION FOR BIDS! 📢 What: New open tender! 📢 What: Supply and Delivery of Plumbing Equipment ✏️ Reference: 17.01.2025_Plumbing Equipment_91185108 📅 Submission deadline: Friday 17th January 2025 at 13:00hrs 💡Interested local bidders can access the TENDER DOCUMENTS by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eUGbTzcK or follow the path: GIZ.de > Worldwide > Zambia > Bidding Opportunities. 📭For further clarification, interested parties may send enquiries to zm_inquiry@giz.de with subject lines: 17.01.2025_Plumbing Equipment_91185108 . 📢 📢 Please share this post with interested people in your network! #giz, #zambia, #germany, #sustainabledevelopment