Ministry of Gender and Child Development



Republic of ZambiaMinistry of Gender and Child DevelopmentProgramme for the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children’s rights in Zambia.2013 - 2016Programme Document2892425129540980440194945Ministry of Gender and Child Development2nd Floor New Government Complex, LusakaDate of revision: 16th July 2012Programme Overall Impact“Reduced gender imbalances in social, political and economic spheres in the country”.Programme Medium Term outcomePriority line Ministries and targeted non-state organisations have gender and child responsive Policy, legal and institutional frameworks.Programme OutcomesOutcome 1: Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti-GBV Act implementedOutcome 2: Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audits, CEDAW and CRC recommendations, and Anti-GBV Act.Outcome 3: MGCD and its state and non-state partners have increased participation of women in political and civic spheres of development.Outcome 4: MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues.Programme Duration 48 monthsExecuting AgencyThe Ministry of Gender and Child development.National PartnersCooperating PartnersEstimated BudgetGRZ CommitmentCP CommitmentKR 48,444,500.550KR20,736,957.550KR 27,707,543USD 9,803,174USD 4,192,629USD 5,610,545For the Government of the Republic of ZambiaFor the Cooperating PartnersList of acronymsAIDSAcquired immune deficiency SyndromeCDIChild Development IndexCEDAWConvention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against WomenCPCooperating PartnersCRCConvention on the Rights of the ChildCSOCentral Statistical OfficeCSCivil SocietyECZElectoral Commission of ZambiaFNDPFifth National Development PlanGBVGender – Based ViolenceGEMGender Empowerment MeasureGIDDGender in Development DivisionGIIGender Inequality IndexGMSGeneral Management SupportGRZGovernment of the Republic of ZambiaG-SAGGender Sector Advisory GroupHIVHuman Immuno-deficiency VirusJASZJoint Assistance Strategy for ZambiaJGSPJoint Gender Support ProgrammeLCMSLiving Conditions and Monitoring SurveyMACOMinistry of Agriculture and CooperativesMDGMillennium development GoalsMGCDMinistry of Gender and Child DevelopmentMoEMinistry of Education MoJMinistry of JusticeMoLMinistry of LandsNACNational AIDS CouncilNASFNational AIDS Strategic FrameworkPITCProgramme Implementation Technical CommitteeSADCSouthern African Development CommunitySAGSector Advisory GroupSNDPSixth National Development PlanUNDPUnited Nations Development ProgrammeZDHSZambia Demographic Health SurveyTable of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u List of acronyms PAGEREF _Toc330191916 \h 31.0Introduction PAGEREF _Toc330191917 \h 52.0Situation Analysis on Gender and Child Development PAGEREF _Toc330191918 \h 53.0The Institutional Framework PAGEREF _Toc330191919 \h 184.0Contextual Analysis PAGEREF _Toc330191920 \h 215.0Learning from Past Experience PAGEREF _Toc330191921 \h 226.0Programme Links to the SNDP PAGEREF _Toc330191922 \h 247.0Programme Overall Strategy and Priority Areas of Focus. PAGEREF _Toc330191923 \h 248.0Programme Strategy Narrative (Impact, Outcomes, Outputs and Main Activities) PAGEREF _Toc330191924 \h 259.0Programme Strategic and OperationalPartners PAGEREF _Toc330191925 \h 2810.0Management of Programme Risks and Assumptions PAGEREF _Toc330191926 \h 2811.0Programme Implementation PAGEREF _Toc330191927 \h 2912.0Financial Management and Funding Modality PAGEREF _Toc330191928 \h 2913.0Programme Monitoring and Evaluation PAGEREF _Toc330191929 \h 3014.0Programme Sustainability PAGEREF _Toc330191930 \h 3315.0The Programme Logical Framework PAGEREF _Toc330191931 \h 35Appendix 1: Project Assumptions and risk management PAGEREF _Toc330191932 \h 55Appendix 2: Programme elements and partners to collaborate with PAGEREF _Toc330191933 \h 58Appendix 3: Terms of Reference for the Programme Steering Committee PAGEREF _Toc330191934 \h 60Appendix 4.Terms of Reference for the National Gender Status Forum PAGEREF _Toc330191935 \h 611.0IntroductionThe Government of the Republic of Zambia recognizes that when women and children do not enjoy their full rights, their participation in political, social and economic life is impeded thereby making it impossible for the country to reduce poverty, achieve economic growth and ensure sustainable development. In view of the gender imbalances and children’s deprivations that still exist at various levels of development, it has become inevitable that a new program on gender and child development be established for the period 2012-2016, to consolidate and refocus efforts towards the promotion of gender equality and children’s rights.This program builds on previous initiatives on gender and child development implemented by the Government of the Republic of Zambia in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations and Cooperation Partners. The Programme will focus on four themes, these being: (i) legislative reform; (ii) social empowerment; (iii) economic empowerment; and (iv) political representation. This Programme will contribute to a strengthened oversight responsibility of the Ministry of Gender and Child Development to influence policy review, legislative reforms and implementation in conformity with national, regional and international commitments on gender and child development. Thus, the thrust of the Programme in contributing to the achievement of the four thematic areas of focus will be guided by the Ministry’s mandate of policy and legislative review and advocacy for gender mainstreaming and identification and inclusion of child development issues.2.0Situation Analysis on Gender and Child DevelopmentZambia’s population as captured by the 2010 Census of Population and Housing was recorded at 13,046,508 persons. The majority 61%, of citizens were found in the rural areas, while 39%are in urban areas. Further disaggregation revealed that of the total population 49% were male, while 51% persons were female. With regard to the child population, the 2010 Census of Population estimated that over 4.6 million of the Zambia’s population are persons aged below 18 years. A further analysis of the sex and age structure of the population indicates that 56.5 percent and 57.4 percent of boys and girls respectively are under the age of 19 (2010 Census of Population and Housing).This section of the Programme document presents the status of women and children in Zambia detailing the general status and then provides specific analysis of women and children in the thematic areas listed above. The section also details some of the findings and recommendations from the gender audits conducted during the implementation of the Joint Gender Support Programme (JGSP) as this then form the Programmes entry points for intervention. 2.1The General Status of Women and Children in ZambiaThe Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Progress Report (2011), reports that in 2006, extreme poverty stood at 57% in female headed households compared to 49% for male headed households. According to the Gender Audit of the Social Protection Sector of 2010, the feminization of poverty was due to poor access to employment, productive resources such as land, credit, extension services and technology. The Sixth National Development Plan notes that the economic growth experienced during the last decade has not translated into significant reductions in poverty and improved general living conditions of the majority of the Zambians.To further understand the status of women, use has been made of two measures namely the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM). The GII measures women’s disadvantages in three dimension namely, reproductive health; empowerment; and the labour market. It ranges from 0 which means that men and women are equally treated to 1 which means women fare poorly. Zambia has a GII of 0.627 and ranks number 131 out of 146 countries. The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) on the other hand is broader and measures women’s status in relation to the levels of education and literacy; maternal mortality; HIV infection rates among women; vulnerability to poverty as well as sexual and gender based violence. Zambia’s Gender Empowerment Measure is 0.426. The two indicators demonstrate the high levels of gender inequality in the social, economic and political spheres in Zambia and point to the fact that men are still at a more advantaged position compared to women. It is for this reason that the focus of the analysis below is focused on women and why this Programme will specifically aim at improving the status of women in Zambia. In analyzing the status of children and to facilitate comparison among countries, the Child Development Index (CDI) is utilized to show how countries perform in three areas namely, education, health and nutrition. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 100. The higher the score, the worse children are faring. Zambia has a CDI of 30.11 (2006) and is ranked 112 out of 137 countries for which the CDI is available for the period 2000 to 2006. Child deprivation has far reaching consequences for national development and the score for Zambia implies that children continue to face deprivation in terms of education participation as well as poor health and nutritional status. 2.2The Policy and Regulatory Framework Zambia’s interventions on gender and child development are guided by the policy and regulatory frameworks. In terms of policy, Zambia’s development efforts are guided by the Vision 2030, the Sixth National Development Plan, the National Gender Policy and National Child Policy. The regulatory framework on the other hand is guided by the Republican Constitution and its subsidiary laws.2.2.1The Policy Framework2.2.1.1The Vision 2030The Zambian people’s vision is to become “A Prosperous Middle Income Nation by 2030”.This vision is underpinned by the principles of: (i) gender responsive sustainable development; (ii) democracy; (iii) respect for human rights; (iv) good traditional and family values; (v) positive attitude towards work; (vi) peaceful coexistence and; (vii) private-publicpartnerships.2.2.1.2The Sixth National Development PlanIn order to translate Government’s regional and international commitments on gender and child development, the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) 2011 to 2015 outlines interventions on policy and legislative reform; socio-economic empowerment of women and children. The SNDP also has a section under the macro policies chapter to provide policy direction on gender mainstreaming in all sector chapters of the Plan. Furthermore, attempts have been made to mainstream gender into all sector chapters of the plan. The SNDP has three objectives related to gender: to develop gender responsive policies and legal framework, to enhance the capacity of women to participate in national development and to strengthen institutional capacities for gender mainstreaming. Specifically it commits to:Mainstreaming gender into policies and legislation and support to the socio-economic empowerment of women;Comprehensively integrate, into national policies and Programmes, important international and regional conventions and treaties on gender to which Zambia is party namely the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);The collection and generation of sex disaggregated data in Ministries Provinces and other Spending Agencies MPSAs;The development of a gender sector monitoring and evaluation system will be a priority.The priority sectors of the SNDP for gender mainstreaming and empowerment of women are: agriculture, land, energy, commerce, trade and Industry, access to finance, training, governance, social protection and HIV and AIDS. On child development, the SNDP outlines review of legislation in child affairs taking into account the provisions of international conventions on children. 2.2.1.3The National Gender PolicyThe National Gender Policy was adopted in March 2000 and outlines Governments commitment to attaining gender equality. The Policy document provides guidelines for addressing barriers that prevent equal and effective participation of men and women in national development. In order to facilitate the operationalisation of the Policy Document, Government Developed the Strategic Plan of Action for the National Gender Policy which was adopted in 2004. However, various studies indicate that many sectors have not effectively utilised the Strategic Plan of Action as a vehicle for implementing the National Gender Policy (NGP). Bearing in mind the unsystematic implementation of the Strategic Plan of Action for the NGP and emergence of new issues, the Government has engaged in the revision of the NGP of 2000. Consequently, the implementation of the Programme on Gender and Child Development will provide an opportunity to finalise the development and adoption of the revised Policy on Gender which commenced during the implementation of the Joint Gender Support Programme.2.2.1.4The National Child PolicyThe welfare and development of children is guaranteed in the constitution and through the National Child Policy, other related policies and legislation. Government policy is to promote equal opportunities and enjoyment by both girls and boys of rights, resources and rewards. The gender disparities which are manifested in different ways, have left many females lagging behind in education attainment and in participation in different processes and interventions related to the development of the country. It is, therefore, important that Government continues to promote gender and programmes related to child development and welfare.2.2.1.5The Regulatory FrameworkZambia administers justice to her citizens using two legal systems namely Customary and Statutory Laws. The Constitution of Zambia as the national law forbids discrimination on the basis of race, tribe, sex, place of origin, marital status, political opinion, colour or creed. While this is the case, it has been identified that Article 23(4) of the Zambian Constitution allows application of customary law, which is not written and varies according to the 73 ethnic groups, in matters of marriage, divorce, and disposal of property. They also vary from one point in time to another. Further, Article 23 (4) permits discrimination in the area of personal and customary laws namely early marriage dowry payment and inheritance. Specific examples of contradictions include issues such as: the minimum age at which a girl should marry; the practice of polygamy and the recognition of women’s rights to inheritance. It has been recognised that the duality of the legal system creates contradictions in the application of laws much to the disadvantage of women and girls.The Constitution of the Republic of Zambia also provides for the protection of young persons from exploitation and states that no young person shall be employed and shall in no case be caused or permitted to engage in any occupation or employment which would prejudice his/her health or education or interfere with his/her physical, mental or moral development. Statutory laws also prohibit exploitation of young persons in line with the provisions of the CRC.? The Constitution also provides from children’s protection from being subject of traffic in any form.2.3Social Empowerment2.3.1EducationZambia has made significant progress in school enrolment especially at primary school levels with net enrolment ratio of 0.96 (2009). However, gender parity drops to 0.88 at secondary school level (2009). According to available statistics gender parity index at tertiary is even lower at 0.74 (2008). This shows that there is a challenge of retaining girls in higher grades and this is attributed to social economic issues which include high poverty levels, early marriages and teenage pregnancies especially in rural areas. Other factors affecting girls progression in schools include inadequate capacity and infrastructure; lack of appropriate sanitary facilities for girls and insufficient resources to implement the free education policy. Table 1: Participation Rates in High School Education20002001200220032004200520062007Gross enrolment RatioLower high, all ProgrammesFemale31.833.838.6...39.243.749.255.1Male37.740.343.9...46.450.456.660.5Total34.837.141.2...42.847.152.957.8High, all ProgrammesFemale20.721.725.4...24.527.3...40.6Male25.628.030.6...30.833.4...45.7Total23.124.928.0...27.630.4...43.1Net enrolment rate, All ProgrammesFemale17.518.620.7...22.224.9...38.1Male20.922.725.1...28.531.2...43.7Total19.220.722.9...25.428.1...40.9GPI for GER, All ProgrammesLower high 0.80.80.9...0.80.90.90.9High 0.80.80.8...0.80.8...0.9GPI for NER, High Total 0.80.80.8...0.80.8...0.9Source: UIS, 2009Like the basic level, the improvement in high school participation is notable. Goss Enrolment Rate increased by two thirds. Males increased by 60% while there were 73.3% more females in lower high in 2007 compared to 2000. 2.3.2.Results from the gender audit report for the Ministry of EducationThe 2009 Gender Audit of the Ministry of Education (MoE), now Ministy of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training notes that despite MoE’s efforts in promoting women into higher ranks, progress has been slow. Most stakeholders point out that a firmer demonstration of political will to implement affirmative action and gender responsive policies should generally help mainstreaming. Still of concern are the following:Gender is still perceived as a girls’ issue and remains a donor driven initiative that is not really being taken up from within the MoE. There are concerns in some quarters that the attempt to make the teaching and learning materials gender responsive has not been adequate.Further it is not possible to determine the extent to which mainstreaming Programmes are funded. Expenditures for tertiary education disproportionally benefit males, who are also the majority in the science and technical fields. The audit then recommends:Engendering the MoE itself through promotion of women to managerial positions.Engendering the National Policy on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) should be prioritised before it is finalised.Strengthening the institutional capacity of the MoE in order to effectively address gender mainstreaming into the education sector should be addressed immediately. More effort be put into operationalising the functions of, or activating, the current structures for mainstreaming, beginning with the Equity and Gender Committee.2.3.4HealthOver the past two decades, increased vulnerability to disease and ill health has threatened the lives, well-being and livelihoods of many Zambians, especially women and children. Mortality rates are key indicators measuring the goals of the health sector in Zambia as well as the country’s socio- economic situation. Table 2 below indicates the changes in mortality indicators between 2002 and 2007.Table 2: Mortality rates for the periods 2002 and 200720022007Maternal mortality rate729 per 100,000 live birth591 per 100,000 live birthsInfant Mortality Rate95 deaths70 deathsUnder-Five Mortality rate168 deaths119 deathsNeo Natal Rate37 deaths34 deathsAlthough the mortality rate and the maternal mortality rates dropped between 2002 and 2007, the rates are still among the highest rates in the region. The Millennium Development Goal (MDG) has targets of reaching an under five mortality rate of 57 deaths per 1000 live births by 2015 and 162 deaths of women from pregnancy related causes. This means Zambia’s maternal mortality ratio needs to reduce by a further 429 deaths. Available evidence indicates that adolescent girls are vulnerable to early marriages and child birth traditional rituals that compromise their health. These practices place the girls at high risk of unintended fertility, maternal mortality and HIV infection. Furthermore, 13% of all maternal deaths result from unsafe abortions among teenage girls.Children under-five years of age and pregnant women remain the group most vulnerable to malaria particularly for children between the ages of 1-3 years. About 35% to 50% of under-five mortality and 20% of maternal mortality are attributed to malaria. 2.3.5HIV and AIDSHIV is a highly gendered epidemic driven by gender norms which dictate an individual’s vulnerability to HIV and ability to access care, support, and treatment. While the prevalence rate for women is at 16% and that for men is at 12%. The incidence rates stand at 2% for women and 1.6% for men. Further, there are more urban women with HIV, 23% than there are rural women, 11%. The prevalence rate amongst urban men is 16% as compared to 9 % in rural areas. Overall however, male HIV prevalence is less than that in women and peaks at a younger age amongst women than it does amongst men. This means that there is a significant need to protect women especially adolescent girls and younger women (15-24 years old) from new HIV infections while working with men. Infections amongst children have been declining from an estimated 13,733 in 2006 to 10,306 in 2008 and it is estimated that “just over 30,000 Zambian children are HIV positive”.HIV and AIDS affect men and women differently often exacerbating pre-existing gender inequalities and leaving women increasingly vulnerable to its impacts. The gender inequalities that leave women more susceptible to HIV infection than men include: Norms of femininity; unequal rights to property; unequal access to appropriate prevention information; low levels of educational attainment by women; increased poverty among women; and negative traditional practices. 2.3.6Results of the gender audit of the social protection sector The gender audit of the social protection sector notes the results of the joint mid-term review of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF) with regard to gender gaps in the HIV Programme interventions as including the following:There is a lack of gender sensitive HIV and AIDS workplace policies including action plans for the Provincial AIDS Task Forces (PATFs) and the District AIDS Task Forces (DATFs).There is a lack of prioritization of gender in most planning, implementation and evaluation of HIV and AIDS activities. There is a lack of representation of gender experts on all National AIDS Council (NAC) thematic groups and weak collaboration and coordination on gender and HIV and AIDS related activities between NAC and Gender in Development Division (GIDD) as well as among PATFs and gender Focal Point Persons (GFPPs).There is adequate capacity to analyse and incorporate gender issues in HIV and AIDS programming.HIV and AIDS programming has not adequately tackled the issue of transforming gender norms that determine sexual relations between females and males including intergenerational sexual relations.Women and girls empowerment Programmes fall short of establishing linkages with HIV interventions which are limited to pockets of income generating activities with no sustained progression to micro and macro credit facilities.2.3.7Gender Based ViolenceViolence against women and girls takes many forms which include battery, murder, sexual abuse and exploitation, rape, defilement, incest, forced prostitution, sexual harassment, sexual cleansing and assault. This is linked to HIV transmission as it reduces the ability of women and vulnerable men to discuss sex with their partners for fear of being rejected or physically abused. According to the ZDHS (2007), in Zambia, one in five women reports having experienced sexual violence at some point in her life, and 46.8 percent of women have experienced physical violence at some point since the age of 15. Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which includes both sexual and physical violence, is a barrier to service for HIV and AIDS counselling and testing, clinical care, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. GBV discourages women from disclosing HIV status to partners, delays pursuit for treatment and hampers their ability to adhere to HIV treatment regimens.In order to address GBV, the Government has enacted the Anti Gender Based Violence Act No. 1 of 2011 which provides for the protection of the victims of gender based violence. In addition, the Government and the United Nations Systems have developed a separate Programme to systematically deal with GBV for the period 2012 to 2015. This Programme will support the implementation of the GBV Programme through strengthened coordination mechanisms and the provision of technical support.2.3.8Negative/harmful cultural and traditional practices Customary practices are mostly applied in matters of personal law such as marriage, divorce, custody of children and inheritance. Some of the most common cultural practices in Zambia that impact on gender equality are; negative aspects of initiation ceremonies: early and forced marriages: sexual cleansing; and property inheritance/property grabbing. Evidently, gender power relations in most Zambian societies are still being negatively affected by various cultural practices which still favor males more than females. 2.4Economic Empowerment 2.4.1EmploymentAccording to the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP), male employment accounted for 71 % compared to 29 % for females in 2008. In the informal sector, women start out with significantly less capital stock (a median start-up capital of US$ 55 for women, compared to US$ 85 for men) and have lower levels of education compared to their male counterparts. The results from the Labour Force Survey of 2008 have shown that the employment-to-population ratio in the female population was comparatively lower (64.9 %) compared to the ratio in the male population (72.4 %). Out of the employed persons, 89 % were in informal employment while 11 % were in the formal employment. Twenty nine percent of employed persons in urban areas were in the formal employment. The findings show that 85% of male employed persons were in the informal employment while 15% were in the formal employment. It shows that 94% of female employed persons were in the informal employment while 6% were in the formal employment. In the 2011 report “Towards Ending Child Labour in Zambia: an assessment Resource Requirements” it is estimated that one in three in children aged 7 to 14 years (950, 000 children) are working. The vast majority of children aged 7 – 14 years are employed in agriculture activities (95%). This entails that measures aimed at protecting children from child labour especially in the agriculture sector needs to be strengthened.2.4.2Results from the gender audit of the social protection sectorThe main Government social protection Programmes include the Public Welfare Assistance Scheme (PWAS), Social Cash Transfer Scheme (SCT), Street Children Programmes, Micro Bankers Trust (MBT) and the Food Security Pack (FSP). Other Programmes have also been championed such as Community Self Help Programs, Women’s programs, non formal education and child welfare programs. These are all implemented under different Ministries. The gender audit of the social sector notes a number of issues in relation to those Ministries dealing with social protection (Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Ministry of Science, Technical and Vocational Training (MSTVT), Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Finance and National Planning (MoFNP)). Generally and in relation to gender mainstreaming in the sector:Some social protection policies and Programmes are at neutral level in that women’s issues are included but there is doubt as to whether the outcomes will be positive for women. Accordingly it recommends that gender mainstreaming be included as a performance area in the job descriptions of all controlling officers at national, provincial and district levels of Government and quasi-Government institutions dealing with social protection. The appointment of Gender Focal Point Persons (GFPPs) is not widespread in quasi Government institutions compared to public institutions. Where there is no GFPP, gender is actually sidelined and the relevant Cabinet Office Circular not adhered to. Findings from a gender analysis of the 2011 Yellow Book reveals that: There was inadequate allocation to gender activities within the Programme classification.Gender allocation is done randomly by spending agencies and the Call Circular does not provide sufficient guidelines on how gender Programmes should be budgeted for.Only the MSTVT provides specific empowerment Programmes and includes gender in the monitoring and evaluation. 2.4.3AgricultureAgriculture has remained a priority sector for fostering sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. About 72% of Zambians derive their livelihood from agriculture out of which 65% are women. Evidence indicates that women play a critical role in sustaining a productive agricultural sector through the provision of 70 percent of the labour. Women also have lesser access and control over productive resources such as credit and extension services compared to men. The table below shows the number of beneficiaries of the Famer Input Support Programme between 2005 and 2009. It can be seen that there were a total of 241,700 females compared to 437,600 male beneficiaries. Table 3: Beneficiaries of the FISPSex of Recipients 2005/20062006/20072007/20082008/2009TotalMale88,900134,00075,700139,000 =SUM(LEFT) 437,600Female47,30073,40046,80074,200 =SUM(left) 241,700Source: Gender Appraisal of the FISP, 20112.4.4Results from the audit report for the Ministry of Agriculture and CooperativesA gender audit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives conducted in 2010 raised a number of concerns and made a number of recommendations. The main findings of the audit were as follows: Although reference was made to gender in some key policy documents of the Ministry, the concept did not fully filter to the Programmes, projects outputs and indicators and activities.Knowledge and understanding of gender concepts among senior and middle management level staff was inadequate. The legal framework was generally gender neutral leading to poor attention being paid to issues of marginalization and vulnerability. Lack of gender disaggregated data made it difficult for the Ministry to document how its Programmes were impacting on women and men.Gender mainstreaming work was given low priority at the budget preparation stage.The accountability structure for gender mainstreaming was undefined, unclear and without decision making power.2.4.5Gender and land ownershipLand is an important factor in promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. The Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA) calls on Governments to revise laws and administrative practices to ensure women’s equal access to economic resources which includes the rights to inheritance and ownership of land and other property. In Zambia, the challenge with women’s land ownership is that most women are not aware of the land acquisition procedures. Available statistics indicate that only 60% of women are knowledgeable about procedures for land acquisition. In order for the quota allocation system to be fully effective, there is need for 100% knowledge by the women. To compound the matter further, women have not benefited from the customary land tenure system due to the patriarchal system and traditional beliefs that men are the heads of households and breadwinners. The Ministry of Lands has now issued an administrative Circular number ML/101/1 of 2009 instructing all councils to take into account the 30 percent allocation of land for women. However, only 20% of statutory land is owned by women. 2.4.6The results from the Gender Audit of the Ministry of LandsThe Gender Audit of the Ministry of Lands made the following observations and recommendations: Agricultural and land policies remain gender neutral; the implication is that issues of gender marginalisation and vulnerability in agriculture are not sufficiently addressed in the laws governing the agricultural sector. Despite the Ministry of Lands issuing a directive to all councils to allocate 30% of available land to women applicants, this directive is not enforced at all times.The Lands Act does not provide for the affirmative action (30%) on land allocation.The budget for the Ministry of Lands is not gender responsive.The Lands Policy is still in draft form even though it has provided for affirmative action in favour of women in land allocation. This makes its application difficult.The statistics on allocation of land is not disaggregated by sex.Officers in the Ministry of Lands do not possess skills in gender analysis. 2.4.7Programme on Economic Empowerment of women.The Government introduced the Programme on women’s economic empowerment in 2009 and funds were allocated to the Ministry of Gender and Child Development to facilitate provision of energy saving technology, training for women entrepreneurs, and -up capital. Government has so far provided food processing equipment, treadle pumps and irrigation systems; solar dryers and trained women entrepreneurs country wide as part of empowerment Programme for women. As part of this Programme, Government will continue implementing the Women Economic Empowerment Programme as a strategy for poverty alleviation.The implementation of the Empowerment Programme will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Gender and Child Development working in close collaboration with the district Gender Focal Points, the Department of Social Welfare, and Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations.2.5Political Representation2.5.1Representation in decision making According to national statistics, women in Zambia continue to lag behind in participating in leadership positions and decision making including in institutions and organs of Government, political parties, the private sector, parastatals, local Government and in the religious bodies.. Female representation at Cabinet level: Between1995 and 2012, there has been minimal changes in the representation of women in the Cabinet. In the current Government there are only three female Cabinet Ministers out of a total of 18 translating to only 16%. At Deputy Ministerial level, there are only six Female Deputy Ministers out of a total of 38indicating a representationof15.7%. Female Representation in Parliament 1964-2006: As the table below shows, to date Zambia has been unable to reach the 30% mark that was mandated by the 1997 SADC Declaration on Gender and Development let alone the 50% representation requirement by the African Union and the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development.Table4: Number of women who have been elected to Parliament between 1964-2006:YearNominatedWomen ElectedTotal Elected MPsPercent of women in Parliament19645756.67196821051.9197371255.6197841254.8198341253.2198861254.8199161254.819961615010.620011915012.620062215014.67(Source: Electoral Commission of Zambia)The Gender Status Report of 2010 indicates that only 14.4 % of the Parliamentarians were women. This dropped further in 2011 to 11.6%. The low levels of female representation in Parliament can attributed to the low nomination of women at the political party level. According to the Electoral Commission of Zambia, in 2011 a total of 106 women were adopted by various political parties to stand as Parliamentary candidates out of 709. Out of these, only 22 females were elected as Members of Parliament. The total number of MPs being 150. Female representation within the civil service: An analysis of the composition of decision makers in the Civil Service shows that men dominate decision making positions. At Permanent Secretary level, females represent 19%. At Director Level, women only account for 23% while at Deputy Director Level and equivalent female representation stands at 43.66%. Female representation at Assistant Director Level is 20.91%. Female Representation among traditional leaders: Zambia has 287 gazetted traditional leaders, out of these, 19 are female, representing a mere 6.62%. The statistics above indicate that in spite of the massive awareness raising and other capacity building Programmes aimed at increasing women’s representation in leadership, women are still not well represented in these positions. The lack of and in some cases inadequate representation of women at various levels has been attributed to:The lack of or inadequate mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of womenDiscriminatory legislation such as the National Constitution which tends to favour the rights of men more than those of women. Inadequate practice or implementation of affirmative action measures when it comes to recruitment/appointment or promotion of women in various decision making position. The non adoption of a quota system or proportional representation in the electoral system and or / the Constitutional of Zambia when it comes to political participation or indeed participation in any decision making processes. Stereotypical views of women in leadership where men are perceived to be natural born leaders.Low economic status to enable women successfully file in nominations for political positions. This makes their campaign strategies weaker than those of the males.The low education status of women in the country further makes it difficult for them to take up executive positions in organizations. This consequently affects the capacities of the female candidates in public speaking/debates, resource mobilization and partnership development as well as general knowledge of developmental issues in their respective constituencies’ and their roles as parliamentarians?The Government has made an effort to redress this by appointing more women to senior management positions in various Government institutions including in the police force. However, this should be more systematic and, therefore, requires more needs to be done. 2.6Legal Reforms2.6.1The domestication of international treatiesAs a member of the international community the Government of the Republic of Zambia has ratified the Conventions on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Rights of the Child (CRC) which provide standards and policy guidance on the socio-economic empowerment of women and children. The CEDAW and CRC were ratified in 1985 and 1990 respectively. Results from the CEDAW Mapping exercise conducted in 2010 reveals that Government has taken steps to domesticate some of the provisions of the CEDAW either in full or in part. In terms of statutory law, the provisions of Articles 6, 9 and 15 on prostitution; nationality and equality before the law have been fully addressed in the constitution and various pieces of legislation. In addition, Article one of the Convention has, to a certain extent, been provided for in the sense that the Constitution provides for a general definition of discrimination which includes affording different treatment to persons on the ground of sex. However, the discrimination against women is not expressly defined. Article 11 on Employment is also extensively provided for in the various pieces of legislation but it falls short of providing the right to employment. Other articles of the Convention are partially provided for and require the active attention of Government.The main areas of focus in facilitating the domestication of the CEDAW provisions include, among others the following:The review of the Constitution to expressly provide for equality between women and men Article 23 (4) (c ) and (d) which permits a law to have provisions that are discriminatory against women, so long as the law relates to adoption, marriage, divorce, devolution of property on death and customary law should be repealed.The Constitution should expressly state that any law or custom that undermines the status of women is prohibited.The Bill of Rights in the Constitution should be amended to include provisions related to the family in particular the following: The equal rights of men and women in marriages.The maternity rights of women and paternity rights of men.The equal rights of men and women in the up-bringing and development of children.The Constitution should provide for affirmative action in favour of women by way of introducing provisions for a quota system.The Lands Act should be amended so that it provides for 30 percent land allocation to women in line with the National Gender Policy.The provision in Section 33 of the Marriage Act should be reviewed with a view of abolishing marriages for those under the age of 16 years.There is need for legislation to be enacted which will ensure that social protection and security is available to persons employed both in the formal and informal sectors. 2.6.2Results from the gender audit of the Ministry of JusticeThe gender audit of the Ministry of Justice points out several issues that need attention. The report specifically notes that: a specific gender mainstreaming strategy is not envisioned for the Ministry but is something that is required urgently. Further, preparation of reports on the implementation of CEDAW is not budgeted for and only happens when the reports are required and not as part of the normal operations of the Ministry. Key recommendations include the following:Ensure that the requirements by the SNDP that all line Ministries mainstream gender and budget for it are met.Build the capacity of each department to implement the gender mainstreaming strategy in their particular areas.Engage a partnership approach to strengthen the gender aspects in the administration of Justice.Include traditional leaders, male and female in gender sensitization efforts and inform them of laws, international commitments and human rights standards.In order to facilitate implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990, Government has enacted some legislation on the protection of children’s rights in judicial proceedings, but it does not fully comply with the goals of the CRC. Further, the Convention is yet to be domesticated and its provisions can therefore not be evoked in the Zambian courts of law. While Government has taken measures to incorporate some of the provisions of the CRC in national legislation, the UN Committee noted that national legislation does not reflect the principles and provisions of the Convention and that various customary laws are at variance with the provisions of the CRC in many respects. In order to address the domestication of the CRC, the following recommendations are proposed: Review existing legislation and customary laws with the aim of bringing them into conformity with the Convention.Review of the various legal minimum ages of majority to make them consistent with the provisions of the CRC.Review the legal age of criminal responsibility with the view of increasing it.That there are several Ministries responsible for the implementation of the Convention and that coordination should be strengthened.That there is need to conduct a comprehensive assess the implementation of the CRC in Zambia with a view to determining the provisions that have and those that have not been incorporated into national legislation to facilitate its systematic domestication.This Programme will, therefore, focus on interventions that will create an enabling environment for facilitate the review of policies and legislation in order to facilitate the domestication of the CEDAW and CRC provisions.3.0The Institutional FrameworkGovernment recognizes that the discrimination against women and children is deeply embed and requires institutional, policy and attitude transformation that is supported by an appropriate legislative framework that meets international human rights standards.3.1The Presidency and Office of the Secretary to CabinetThe Ministry of Gender and Child Development falls under the Presidency. Consequently, the Programme will draw on the authority of the presidency to effect change within the Public Service and community based organisations. The Secretary to the Cabinet being the Head of the Civil Service will provide guidelines to all Controlling Officers to enhance inclusion of child development issues, gender mainstreaming and accountability.3.2The Ministry of Gender and Child DevelopmentIn terms of institutional framework, Government has established the Ministry of Gender and Child Development charged with the responsibility of coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the National Gender and Child Policies. The Ministry is still undergoing transformation and this is expected to be completed at the end of 2012. While this remains the case, the Ministry has representation of permanent Child Development Officers at provincial level. It is envisaged that this structure will enhance the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of gender and child development programmes at this level. The Ministry is still represented by Gender Focal Points in line Ministries, provincial and district administration. The vision of government, however, is to ensure that the Ministry is represented at the district level. The establishment of the Ministry demonstrates political will of the new Government to implement gender and child responsive development programmes. It also provides increased Ministry presence at provincial level through the presence of Child Officers. These will be committed to coordinating gender programmes in liaison with the Provincial Gender Focal Points.3.3The Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional AffairsThe Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs is mandated to oversee the welfare of chiefs and chiefdom development among other things. In this regard, it is the function of the chiefs to promote, positive cultural and traditional practices in order to protect children from early marriages, arranged marriages, sexual cleansing and polygamy. The creation of this Ministry provides a platform through which the chiefs can be positively engaged to influence the negative social and cultural beliefs and practices. Specifically, the House of Chiefs will be engaged as entry points to facilitate positive change on issues of child development and gender equality.3.4ParliamentThe Parliament, through its select committees will support programme implementation by evoking its oversight role to ensure that the Executive Wing of Government and other stakeholders implement commitments on gender and child development. This will ensure accountability for child development and gender mainstreaming.3.5Civil Society and Faith Based OrganisationsThe JGSP notes that the MGCD should increase the involvement of other partners in the implementation of its programmes. In this regard, the MGCD will work together with Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations and traditional leadership to implement the strategies and activities contained in this programme document. 4.0Contextual Analysis4.1External analysisSeveral factors within the external environment will present opportunities and threats for the operations of MGCD. These are presented in the matrix below:OpportunitiesThreatsGovernment’s Policy commitment and political will to domesticate regional and international instruments on gender and child development. A budget line exists for the Ministry exists and this provides an opportunity to implement Programmes.Ministry has links to Central Statistical officeCPs are willing to support gender and child ProgrammesConstitution review process provides an opportunity for the inclusion of provisions on gender and child developmentRestructuring of the MGCD provides an opportunity for the creation of a new and adequate structure.Good working relationships with civil society organizationsParliaments (Justice, Gender and Child Party Committee)capacity to make Ministries accountable for gender and child developmentThe Directive by the Secretary to the Treasury to all Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies to ensure that their respective budgets are gender responsive. Increase in the number of female independent candidates an opportunity for increasing female participation (outside an affirmative action environment).CSOs such as the Zambia Women’s Lobby are available to support women candidates if given resources. Weak coordinating structure for gender mainstreaming.Limited accountability for Gender among other MinistriesLimited capacity in gender analytical skills in other MinistriesLimited capacity to identify and mainstream child development in other Ministries plans.Inadequate gender /sex disaggregated data for gender analysisAs a new Ministry, restructuring will need to be well informed (MDD negotiations-preparatory phase)Resistance to change negative social cultural practices, beliefs and normsLack of a database for gender information High dependency on CPsResistance from institutions to change their mandatesRealigning of Ministries (frequency and manner of restructuring)High turnover of permanent secretaries affects continuityWeak information /communication, no position in GCDD structureInadequate appreciation for M&E of gender and child developmentDual legal system statutory Vs. customaryUnsystematic domestication of international and regional instruments (inadequate capacity (number) of drafts persons within MOJ.Absence of specific gender and child rights provisions in the constitution 4.2Internal analysisThe mid-term review of the JGSP pointed to a number of internal weaknesses within GIDD that need to be dealt with. These are presented in the matrix below:MGCD strengthsMGCD weaknessesThe overall mandate to coordinate will facilitate implementation of ProgrammesThere is a strategy for engendering the public serviceGender and child policies are in placeTools are available for mainstreamingThere is a Ministry or structure to advance the causeTechnical Staff are experienced /gender sensitive are available with additional staff from department of child Availability of a cabinet Minister linked directly to cabinetThe Ministry is not able to hold others accountable making it difficult for Ministries to implement gender and child responsive development ProgrammesInadequate number of staffLimited resources for Gender mainstreamingAbsence of a research agendaInappropriate structure (high positions ,no operativesWeak research and information and communication skills and personnel5.0Learning from Past Experience5.1The Joint Gender Support Programme (JGSP)This Programme will build on achievements recorded through the implementation of the Joint Gender Support Programme (JGSP) supported by the Government of the Republic of Zambia; Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands; The Royal Norwegian Embassy; Ireland Aid Zambia and the United Nations System in Zambia. The Programme focused on strengthening the national capacity to mainstream gender in legal, political, economic and social/cultural spheres so that women and men benefit and participate equally in the development process. 5.2Achievements and Remaining Challenges The Programme encountered a number of challenges and achieved a number of results that will serve as a basis for developing the new Programme on Gender and Child Development. Some of these included the following: Mapping of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Mapping. The CEDAW Mapping exercise provided Government with an opportunity to determine how to proceed with the full domestication of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination. The report acknowledges that Zambia has made positive strides towards domesticating and ensuring that the provisions of the CEDAW are incorporated into legislative and policy frameworks. It however, notes that Zambia needs to undertake more measures to change its statutory order so as to make it more gender responsive and at the same time overhaul the customary law to ensure that it is not discriminator against women. In particular it calls for the inclusion of the definition of discrimination against women in the Zambian Constitution. The Report recommends that all legislative relevant to women’s human rights should provide for discrimination against women. It also recommends that Articles 23 (4) (C) of the Zambian Constitution be repealed. Development of capacities for Gender Analysis and Responsive Budgeting. The implementation of the JGSP contributed to building capacities of Gender Focal Point Persons and Planners in gender analysis and gender budgeting. While this was a positive result, it was noted that more work is necessary to build a core team of gender specialist at various levels of the Public Service to achieve meaningful gender responsive policies and Programmes. It is also noted that the District Gender Focal Points also benefitted from gender training supported by other agencies which include United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Civil Society Organisations. There is need to harmonise the training Programmes in order to ensure that quality training is provided and that the utilization of resources is maximized.Gender Audits of Sector Ministries. Four sectors were audited for gender responsiveness and these included the Ministries of Agriculture and Livestock; Lands; Labour and Community Development and Social Services and Justice. The audits reveal that various Programmes and budgets of the line Ministries are not gender responsive and provide entry points for enhanced gender mainstreaming in the respective sectors.Enactment of the Anti-gender Based Violence Act. The implementation of the JGSP contributed to the enactment of the Anti-Gender based Violence Act which aims to enhance protection of women’s rights. The salient features of the Act include: a provision for the establishment of the Anti-Gender Based Violence Committee; a provision for the establishment of the Anti-Gender Based Violence fund; a provision for the establishment of shelters for victims; and a provision for protection orders and occupation orders. However, more work needs to be done to ensure that the provisions of the Act are translated into concrete action. Consequently, Government in collaboration with the United Nations System has developed a national Programme specifically designed to facilitate the implementation of the Anti-gender based Violence Act. The Programme goal is to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia to establish an integrated multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional mechanism for the implementation of the Anti Gender Based Violence Act through delivery of services to survivors and creation of appropriate empowering interventions. The development of this Programme has, therefore, taken this important development into account.Strategy for Engendering the Public Service. The Strategy for Engendering the Public Service was developed with the objective of accelerating gender mainstreaming in the Public Service and ensuring that gender is institutionalized and accountability for gender. Despite its development, the Strategy for Engendering the Public Service is yet to take root in terms of implementation by the various Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies.Development of the National Gender Communication Strategy. The Communication Strategy was developed with the goal of reducing gender imbalances and discrimination through the change of social and cultural norms and the effective and efficient dissemination of information on gender and development issues. The implementation of the Communication Strategy has contributed to increased coverage of gender and development issues in the electronic and print media. These efforts need to be sustained and, at the same time, efforts to change attitudes among men, women, girls and boys at community and household level require strengthening.Development of the National Gender Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. The National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan was developed to provide mechanisms through which the performance of the implementation of gender and development Programme are monitored. The Plan calls for the collection of sex disaggregated data and data on gender indicators. Though the Plan has been developed, the collection sex disaggregated data is still problematic and at the same time gender indicators are not well formulated or in some cases absent in some sectors.6.0Programme Links to the SNDPThe planned Programme is in line with the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) specifically because it will support the integration into national laws, policies and Programmes important regional and international conventions and treaties to which Zambia is party. The Programme will also comprehensively work to build the capacities of different stakeholders in mainstreaming gender and child development issues in programming and budgeting. 7.0Programme Overall Strategy and Priority Areas of Focus.The development of the Programme took into account lessons learnt during the implementation of the Joint Gender Support Programme (JGSP). This includes information generated from the five gender audits; perception survey; customary study; the implementation of the National Communication Strategy and the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. Critical information provided through the Mid-term Evaluation of the JGSP was also extensively utilized during the development of the Programme Document.The GRZ recognises that it cannot target all sectors in the given four year period and has therefore strategically identified specific issues to deal with within given priority sectors and Line Ministries. The key focus of the Programme will be to ensure that the overall policy and legislative framework is conducive for the promotion of gender equity and child development and to ensure the implementation of recommendations from the studies undertaken during the JGSP. To promote accountability in gender mainstreaming, MGCD will develop an accountability strategy and create platforms for stakeholder engagement throughout the implementation of the Programme.The Programme will build up on the National Gender Communication Strategy as a vehicle for facilitating change in mindsets and attitudes and serve as a mechanism for implementing advocacy and sensitization Programmes on gender equality and child protection. It is envisaged that this will create sustained support for gender and child responsive development.In order to ensure effective implementation, this Programme will enhance the oversight function of MGCD to influence policy review, legislative reforms and implementation in conformity with national, regional and international commitments on gender and child development. On the other hand, the Programme will also strengthen the role of CSOs, FBOs and Traditional leadership in implementing the social change agenda which include issues related to women political representation, social mobilisation, advocacy and capacity building.8.0Programme Strategy Narrative (Impact, Outcomes, Outputs and Main Activities)The following is the description of the Programme strategy by outcome. The description under each outcome narrates both the outputs and the activities to be achieved and undertaken by the Programme8.1The overall Programme impactThe overall expected impact of the Programme is “Reduced gender imbalances in social, political and economic spheres in the country”.8.2The medium term impact The expected medium term impact which in this case is what the Ministry expects to see after the first 10 years of starting to implement the Programme is “Priority line Ministries have gender and child responsive policy, legal and institutional frameworks”.8.3The Programme outcomesOutcome I: Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti-GBV Act implemented.Under this outcome, the main interventions will focus on ensuring that Government’s commitment towards the domestication of international Conventions is realised. This will be done through the domestication of the provisions of the Conventions on the Child and that on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women. In addition, the Ministry will seize the opportunity presented through the Constitutional review process to address gender and child development issues in the revised constitution. This outcome will contribute to the development of legislation which recognises and promotes the rights of women and children. Outcome II: Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendationsThis outcome focuses on ensuring that policies and programmes in the priority sectors mainstream gender issues and explicitly address issues of child development. It will build on the results from the gender audits conducted during the JGSP but also support gender audits in Line Ministries where audits were not undertaken. To ensure sustainability of the outcome, the Ministry will work to provide knowledge and information as well as develop skills and competencies, and provide necessary tools for strengthening stakeholder’s capacity to effectively mainstream gender and child development into programmes and policies. The capacity development strategy has been changed from the conventional training to the development of learner directed materials which will then be supported with guidelines and checklists that can be used by officers within the line Ministries. The Ministry will also provide coaching and mentoring as part of its capacity building process with the hope of changing individual behaviour and attitudes. In light of the implementation of the decentralisation policy and its implementation plan, a study will be conducted to determine the gender dimensions and costs of the decentralisation process.Further, under this outcome the Ministry will also address the issue of commitment to gender and child development through the establishment and/or strengthening accountability mechanisms, such as gender responsive budgeting and monitoring, and performance assessments of line Ministries. It will also contribute to the implementation of practical activities by line Ministries which address gender and child development issues in a more systematic and sustainable manner.Outcome III: MGCD and its non-state partners have promoted increased participation of women in the political and civic spheres of development In recognition of the need to increase the number of women that are represented within the political sphere, the Ministry will implement specific interventions aimed at addressing specific issues on women’s political representation. Working with partners from civil society and faith based organisations, the Ministry will, under this outcome, undertake initiatives such as capacity building for female parliamentarians as well as development of a mentorship Programme targeting women. In addition, strategies that aim at addressing negative social and cultural norms that inhibit women’s and children’s participation will be implemented as a basis for eliminating gender and child discrimination.All the political parties will be targeted under interventions through which their Manifestos’, Constitutions and adoption systems will be reviewed and recommendations made towards seeing how best they can increase the number of women being adopted during election periods. Further and as part of this programme, a resource mobilisation strategy will be developed as part of the overall strategy to increase the number of women in politics. Staying within its mandate, the Ministry will monitor the implementation of the overall strategy by the various partners and offer technical coordination support where it can. Moving away from just increase in numbers of women in politics, the Ministry will through the M&E system also monitor the quality of participation of those women in Parliament as well as monitor the times that gender issues are raised in Parliament. Outcome IV: MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues.This outcome aims at facilitating the establishment of a coordinated initiative that responds to gender and child development issues and the development and implementation of the National Policies on Gender and Child Development. A key activity will therefore be the development of a focussed strategic plan for the Ministry and through which the Ministry will be able to strategically raise its own profile as well as resource mobilise. This outcome will also address the issues related to the inadequate staffing levels within the Ministry. The Programme will facilitate the provisions of technical support and engagement of technical staff to support the establishment of the Ministry.Strategies within this outcome will also address issues of wider consultations among and with Government institutions, cooperating partners and civil society organisations through the development and implementation of a national consultative and advocacy framework. Key activities will include the establishment of a gender and child partnership forum as well as the gender status forum that will meet annually and through which learning and sharing will be encouraged. Within this outcome the Gender and child development monitoring system will be developed based on a thorough baseline undertaken at the start of the Programme. In addition, to keep the Programme informed of any emerging issues and to ensure the response by the Ministry and other partners is relevant, a research agenda will be developed and implemented to inform the overall response to gender and child development in the country. From this the Gender and Child Status Report, Fact sheets as well as the State Party Reports on gender and child development will be produced and disseminated. At the level of the partners and outside of the Ministry, efforts will be made to ensure the collection of gender disaggregated data by all stakeholders as a basis also of any responses in their specific areas. Under this outcome, the Ministry will continue to implement a multi-sectoral communication strategy that aims at changing social norms and the mindset of society regarding gender equality and the women’s and children’s rights. Specifically, advertising agencies will be engaged to ensure that advertisements do not perpetuate the negative portrayal of women and children. The implementation of the Programme will take advantage of the establishment of the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs to address some of the negative cultural practices and norms. This will be done through the implementation of the National Gender Communication Strategy. Emphasis will be placed on changing social norms within the communities using traditional and opinion leaders; and the Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations.9.0Programme Strategic and OperationalPartnersIn order to ensure that the Programme is implemented successfully, strategic partnerships will be established with the following institutions:Office of the Secretary to the Cabinet (SC) will be critical to ensure that the priority line Ministries adhere to Government’s policy on children and gender and that they remain accountable for gender mainstreaming and inclusion of child development issues in their respective policies, Programmes and plans.Management Development Division (MDD) is an important institution that facilitates the development of strategic plans for all Government departments. In view of the merging of various Ministries under the current administration, collaboration with MDD will provide an opportunity to ensure that the structures and strategic plans of restructured Ministries take into account gender and child development issues.Ministry of Justice (MoJ) will be a strategic partner in ensuring that legislation is reviewed and necessary preparatory work is undertaken to facilitate the domestication of the provisions of the Conventions on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women.The National Assembly of Zambia (NA) will play a key role in providing oversight and ensuring adherence to Government’s commitment to international instruments on gender and child development. It will also be a cardinal partner in facilitating the domestication of the provisions for the two United Nations Conventions on gender and child development. The Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs (MoCTA) is an important partner in addressing the negative cultural norms and traditional practices that have continued to perpetuate discrimination against women and children.Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations. The MGCD will work together with Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations to implement the gender mainstreaming strategies and activities contained in this Programme document. The CSOs and FBOs will implement activities focused on the changing social norms, enhancing political participation of women in decision making positions, and capacity building. 10.0Management of Programme Risks and AssumptionsIn order for the Programme to achieve the desired results several assumptions and risks have been identified and included in the Programme Log-frame. A risks and management matrix has also been developed as part of the Programme and will be monitored and proposed management strategies implemented when assumptions are seen as not holding true (See Annex 1). The indicators within this matrix will also be included as part of the Programmes M&E system. As the assumptions are being monitored, the Ministry may modify activities in order to make some assumptions redundant. In an event that nothing can be done to influence the assumptions, the situation will continue to be monitored to assess whether the intervention continues to make sense or whether indeed the Programme strategy needs to be changed. 11.0Programme Implementation11.1Programme Management and oversightThe Permanent Secretary of the MGCD has the overall responsibility for management of the Gender and Child Development Programme while the Economic and Finance Section will be charged with the responsibility of coordination and managing activities and ensuring the attainment of the Programme outputs.Programme oversight will be undertaken through the following structures:The Steering Committee of Permanent Secretaries. In order to ensure effective implementation and coordination, a Steering Committee of Permanent Secretaries with representation from the Ministries of Gender and Child Development; Lands, Energy and Water Development; Education, Science and Technology, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education; Health; and Agriculture. Representatives from the Lead Cooperating and another CP including Non Governmental Coordination Council will also be represented on the Steering Committee. The mandate of the Steering Committee is to provide policy guidance and facilitate smooth implementation of the Programme. The Terms of Reference are attached to the Programme Document as Appendix 3.The Implementation Technical Committee (ITC). This will be established comprising of officials from the Ministry of Gender and Child Development, Agriculture, Education, Science, Technology and Early Childhood Education, Lands, Energy and Water Development, Legal Affairs, Cooperating Partners and Non Governmental Organisation Coordination Council (NGOCC). The mandate of the Implementation Technical Committee will be to provide technical guidance on Programme implementation and monitor progress. The Implementation Technical Committee will review the annual workplans and Programme reports and recommend to the Steering Committee for approval of the said documents. The Terms of reference of the ITC are attached to the Programme Document as Appendix 4.The Gender and Child Sector Advisory Group (G&C SAG): This group will provide the main consultative forum for overall gender and child sector dialogue. The G&C SAG will also monitor the implementation of gender and child sector Programmes using the Sixth National Development Plan Indicators. The Terms of reference for the Gender and Child Sector Advisory Group are attached as Appendix III to the Programme Document.12.0Financial Management and Funding ModalityThe Cooperating Partners supporting gender and child development in Zambia remain committed to the principles outlined in the Paris Declaration through the Joint Assistance Strategy for Zambia. Under this Programme the following shall apply: The Gender and Child Development Programme Basket Fund will be established in which the Cooperating Partner’s financial support for implementation will be pooled. Based on the good practice and experience of the Joint Gender Support Programme Basket Fund, the Gender and Child Development Programme Basket Fund will be managed by the United Nations Development Programme. The Cooperating Partners who will provide funds to this Fund will sign bilateral agreements with UNDP.Results and activity based budgeting will be utilized as a planning and disbursement Tool. Disbursements for Programme implementation will be guided by approved annual work plans. The MGCD, line Ministries FBOs and CSOs will develop work plans which will be approved by the Implementation Technical Committee. Direct funding to Government, FBOs and CSOs will be provided based on approved work plans.Auditing The implementation of the Gender and Child Development Programme will be audited on an annual basis using National Execution Modality by the Office of the Auditor General or appointed Auditors with consensus of the funding partners.13.0Programme Monitoring and EvaluationThe Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children’s rights in Zambia will focus on strengthening the legal, coordination, and institutional frameworks for responding to gender and child development issues. Through its coordination function, it will enable a functional monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for gender and child development and will be the main vehicle for supporting mechanism for generation of data and information for assessing the attainment of National Gender and Child Development Results in the SNDP. A Programme M&E and Performance Management Framework will developed by the MGCD and shared will all stakeholder organisations.13.1 Gender Monitoring and Evaluation Institutional ArrangementsProgramme monitoring and evaluation to ensure effectiveness of the Programme, efficient utilization of resources, accountability and transparency will be based on the identified performance indicators, assumptions and risks. The specific institutional arrangements through which the monitoring and quality assurance will be done include the following:13.1.1: Gender Sector Advisory Group (GSAG): The GSAG will provide the highest accountability framework for results on gender and will comprise MGCD, MoFNP, other line Ministries implementing gender Programmes in the National Gender Policy Action Plan, heads of non-state actor organisations and cooperating partners that are stakeholders of gender and child development Programmes. The GSAG will enable collations and validation of reported gender results and will be the main structure through which reports on gender results of the SNDP will be submitted to the MoFNP and report to parliament. 13.1.2: The National Gender Consultative Forum: This forum comprising all key state and non-state stakeholders will be held to discuss the state of gender and child development in Zambia. It will be informed by the National Gender Status Reports and State Party reports for Regional and International human rights treaties produced by the MGCD and other line Ministries, as well as shadow reports for the National Gender Status reports and State Party Reports for Regional and International treaties, other analytical and policy briefs produced by stakeholders including cooperating partners. The forum will validate the attainment of gender and child development results and identify national priorities in subsequent implementation periods. 13.1.3: Programme Steering Committee: This committee will comprise the Permanent Secretaries of the MGCD and other priority line Ministries, heads of other non-state organisations involved in the implementation of the Programme and cooperating partners. The Committee will approve workplans which will be the basis for monitoring implementation progress and utilization of resources. It will also track progress on gender and child development including the attainment of results signed up to by other line Ministries and non-state organisations (CSOs, FBOs and Private Sector). It will also be responsible for guiding the Programme management team on future priorities as well as helping resolve issues and challenges experienced by the MGCD in the multi-stakeholder response to gender and child development matters. It will also be responsible for following up on the implementation of recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee, GSAG, the National Gender Consultative Forum, evaluations and audits. .13.1.4: The Programme Implementation Technical Committee (PITC): This committee will comprise of technical staff of the MGCD, other priority line Ministries implementing Programme activities and responsible for Programme results, key non-state organisations and cooperating partners. This committee will meet every month to provide guidance to the Programme management team and also review the progress of implementation of Programme activities based on approved annual workplans. It will also provide quality assurance support to the development of Annual Workplans, reports and other analytical products.13.1.5: The Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group: This group will be chaired by the Programme monitoring and evaluation specialist and will comprise of M&E staff of all stakeholder organisations (State, Non-State and Cooperating Partners). This group will meet every quarter to discuss the implementation of the Programmes M&E and National Gender M&E Plans. It will also discuss the challenges in the area of monitoring and evaluation and provide a means for collation and validation of gender results. It will also be responsible for providing quality assurance to monitoring and evaluation activities and also support the implementation of the research and evaluation plan for both the Programme’s and National Gender and Child Development M&E Plans.13.1.5: Other Committees: These will include the other TWGs for Gender and Child Development Programmes, and the District based Gender Sub-Committees which will also be responsible for monitoring Programme activities and coordinating and consolidating the reports. The District Sub-Committees will be responsible for updating the District Gender Profiles and submitting to the MGCD. 13.2 MonitoringThe monitoring of progress will be the responsibility of the MGCD working closing with other implementing state and non-state organisations and will focus on implementation progress, and accountability for resources and results based on the work-plan and log frame. The mechanism for monitoring the project will include the following:13.2.1: Quarterly and Annual Reporting:The MGCD will compile quarterly and annual reports after receiving inputs from other implementing line Ministries and non-state organisations. The first, second and third quarterly reports will be submitted after the end of each quarter but not later than the 15th of April, July and October respectively. The annual report will be submitted by the 31st December. The financial report will contain information on the budget for the year/period under review, actual expenditure for the year/period under review, variance reports and notes explaining major variances. Bi-annual reports outlining main updates in Programme implementation progress and attainment of results will be prepared by the MGCD in consultation with the Programme Steering Committee which will then be submitted to the SAG. These reports will include both technical and financial reports and form the basis for the annual report.The report to CPs will be submitted not later than the 30th June in the following year after the end of a fiscal year. The M&E TWG members will play a key role in submitting reports by respective implementing partner state and non-state organisations and this group will be responsible for collation of data and validation of the reports which will later be discussed and validated in the Implementation Technical Committee (ITC) and Steering Committee of Permanent Secretaries. The reporting requirements will also include any other reporting requirements of the lead cooperating partner.Each implementing institution will prepare substantive reports using the Standard Progress Report format developed by the MGCD. The MGCD will consolidate the financial and progress reports into a single comprehensive Standard Progress Reports and submission for review by the PITC who will in turn submit to the Gender Sector Advisory Group. 13.2.2: Quarterly and Annual Reviews:The MGCD through its Programme management team will also be responsible for organising quarterly reviews by the ITC and Periodic Reviews (at least twice a year) for the National Steering Committee. However, additional steering committee meetings may be called to address emerging issues that require urgent solutions. The Programme team will also organise multi-stakeholder semi-annual and annual reviews to discuss the implementation progress, utilisation of funds, results attained, and monitoring of risks and assumptions. The reviews will also provide a means for documentation of lessons learnt and identification of pitfalls throughout the life of the Programme.13.2.3: MGCD and Multi-Stakeholder Monitoring Visits:The MGCD will be responsible for monitoring the Programme and implementation of the National Gender and Policy action plans. It will conduct monitoring visits to implementing line Ministries and non-state organisations in line with its mandate. The MGCD will also organise at least one annual multi-stakeholder monitoring visit involving all partners. The motoring visits will play a key role in the verification of implementation progress, validations of field reports and enable capture of results and challenges experienced in the implementation of the Programme.13.3: Evaluations and Operations ResearchIndependent evaluations will be a major component of the Programmes M&E framework and will assess the progress made in attainment of results, the continued relevance of the Programme design through its life of activity, identification of challenges to be resolved and pitfalls to be avoided, the sustainability of initiated project activities and the efficient utilisation of Programme funds. The evaluations will be guided by the Programme logical framework and will validate the state of achievement for Programme outputs, outcomes and contribution to impacts. The Programme evaluation cycle will start with the baseline study which will be conducted within the first six (6) months of commencement of implementation. It will be followed by the Mid-Term Evaluation in the first quarter following the attainment of the mid-point of the life of the Programme and Final Evaluation which is expected to be completed in the last quarter of the Programmes life of activity. As a follow up to evaluation findings, the MGCD will commission operations research to further diagnose areas requiring further understanding.While providing quality assurance to the Programmes evaluation and research activities, the M&E TWG will also provide quality assurance and guide the implementation of the National Gender and Child M&E Framework and Evaluation/Research Plan. 14.0Programme SustainabilitySustainability refers to the sustaining the benefits, results or the change of the Program, not the activities of the Program. The following provides an overview of the issues in sustainability and the elements of the strategy addressing sustainability. It also highlights the specific sustainability initiatives taken to promote and achieve sustainability on this Program.Political leadership. The Programme will require a conducive policy, legal and institutional arrangement. Consequently, Government will continue to provide leadership in gender and child development and will ensure that the policy and legislative frameworks effectively reflect gender and child issues. Government will also work hard to ensure that gender mainstreaming and issues of child development are effectively institutionalized in the priority sectors and rolled out to all sectors. This political leadership for the implementation of gender and child development Programmes will be sustained through strategic policy briefs and alliance with the political leadership at all levels.Political support. The development of the Programme has been done with the involvement of line Ministries and other non state actors. Their engagement will be a critical aspect of the Programme implementation and will enhance the Programmes’ sustainability.MGCD institutional capacity. At institutional level, the restructuring of the Ministry of Gender and Child Development will ensure that adequate staff are employed in accordance with the new mandate and this will address issues related to limited staff as identified in the JGSP.Institutionalisation of gender mainstreaming and child development. In addition, engaging the Controlling Officers who are the policy makers in the priority sectors will ensure that Programme activities are institutionalized within their respective Ministries. Further, MGCD’s overall approach is that of building the capacities of the various offices to mainstream gender and child development into Programmes and ensuring gender responsive budgeting. An accountability mechanism will also be developed as part of this ProgrammeSocio-cultural issues. The Programme will implement initiatives to work on changing peoples’ negative traditional and cultural beliefs as a matter of urgency and in recognition of the fact that if this does not happen, the planned Programme impacts and outcomes will not be achieved. The interventions will include engagement with the traditional leadership through the newly formed Ministry of Traditional Affairs.15.0The Programme Logical FrameworkThe Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children’s rights in Zambia has a long-term goal of reducing Gender imbalances in political, social and economic spheres in the Country. This expected to be achieved through gender responsive policies, legal and institutional frameworks in the MGCD, Priority Line Ministries and key non-state actor organisations. This Programme outcome is expected to be achieved through following four (4) interrelated outcomes:Outcome 1: Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti-GBV Act implementedOutcome 2:Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations, and Anti-GBV Act.Outcome 3:MGCD and its state and non-state partners have increased participation of women in decision making spheres of development.Outcome 4:MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues.The four outcomes will be attained through achievements of corresponding sets of outputs and activities as specified in the M&E and Results and Resource Frameworks below. Narrative descriptionPerformance FrameworkMeans of VerificationRisks and AssumptionsIndicatorBaselineTargetLong term impact: Reduced gender imbalances in political, social and economic spheres in the country Gender Inequality Index (GII)0.627, Zambia ranked 131/187 Countries(2011UNDP Global Human Development Report)0.577 (8% improvement in the GII by 2015)Global and National Human Development ReportsSixth National Development Plan Evaluation and Annual Progress ReportsNational Gender Status ReportsLiving Conditions Monitoring Survey ReportsMDG Progress ReportsGender Status Index (GSI)0.752 (in 2008, National Gender Status Index Report, MGCD 2011)0.692 (8% improvement in the GSI by 2015)Gender Parity Ratio of male-headed to female-headed households living in extreme poverty 0.94 (41.9%/44.4%), 2010 LCMS Poverty Report0.952 (20% improvement in the Gender Parity Ratio by 2015)Gender Parity Ratio of literacy levels of males to females aged 15 years and above.0.75 (58%/77%) (CSO, 2000 Census Report –To be updated after the 2010 report comes out)0.81 (8% improvement in the Gender Parity Ratio for literacy levels by 2015)-To be updated after the 2010 Census Report.Medium term Outcome:Priority line Ministries and targeted non-state organisations have gender and child responsive Policy, legal and institutional frameworks.% of parliamentarians that are women11.6%; 2012 (National Assembly of Zambia records)22% (2016)Sixth National Development Plans Progress and Evaluation ReportsState of Governance SurveyNational Gender Status ReportECZ Reports and WebsiteNational Land Audits Ministry of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection ReportsMinistry of Agriculture and Livestock ReportsMinistry of Education Reports Ministry of Health ReportsZambia Demographic Health Surveys (ZDHS)Zambia Sexual Behavior SurveysThe line Ministries remain committed to gender mainstreaming and child developmentThere are competent and experienced institutions at district level to implement the policies and ProgrammesBehavioral change, particularly of the Traditional Leaders will not take too long.% of councilors who are women 7%; 2006(Baseline Study of the Support to the Zambian Electoral Cycle Project, ECZ 2011)15% (2012)% of women with ownership of titled land.To be determined (TBD) after the land audit.30% (2015)% of farmers accessing inputs from the Farmer Input Support Programme who are women.35% 2010 (Gender Appraisal of the FISP, MGCD 2011.50% (2015)Gender Parity Ratio of boys to girls completing secondary school education 0.78 (41%/52%) (2010 Ministry of Education Statistical Bulletin/Annual School Census)0.83 (51%/65%; 2015)% of deliveries assisted by skilled health personnel45% (2009 Annual Health Statistical Bulletin)65% (2015)% of reported Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases convicted.48%, 2009; 25%, 2010 (Zambia Police, Victim Support Units 2010)50% (2015)Outcome I: Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti-GBV Act implemented.Number of CEDAW mapping recommendations for engendering the constitution that have been implemented.0, the identification of gaps in the constitution with regards to the domestication of CEDAW was done in 2010. All recommendations except one for the quota have been addressed in the draft constitution which is yet to be adopted in 2013.7 (Articles 11,23,44,111 and 112;Inclusion of family and health matters in the bill of rights; and quota system)Sixth National Development Plans Progress and Evaluation ReportsSAG ReportsNational Assembly Reports and WebsiteMinistry of Justice ReportsCEDAW and CRC State Party ReportsNational Gender Status ReportsMinistry of Gender and Child Development ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsThe Government remains committed to domesticating the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWCNational Assembly is committed to domesticating the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWCNumber of identified laws during the CEDAW mapping study that have been revised to conform to CEDAW provisions.0, the report on the gap analysis for domestication of CEDAW in subsidiary legislation was produced in 2010 but the identified Acts have not been revised to incorporate CEDAW provisions.7(employment, public health, industrial relations, lands, subordinate court, education and marriage Acts).Number of identified laws during the CRC/ACRWC mapping study that have been revised to conform to CRC/ACRWC provisions.The gap analysis for domestication of CRC in subsidiary legislation has not been done.To be determined (TBD) after the gap analysis of subsidiary legislation for domestication of the CRC has been completed.% of reported GBV cases taken to court.22%, 2009; 31%, 2010 (Zambia Police, Victim Support Units 2010)30% (2015)% of customary courts that have adopted provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC in their administration of justice.0%, Awareness of traditional leadership has been done without a specific aim of targeting the customary court adjudicators to train them of CEDAW provisions.20% of customary courts have adopted CEDAW adaptation guidelines in their administration of justice.Output 1.1: Implementation plan for identified gender provisions of the new constitution into targeted pieces of legislation policies and Programmes developedA report on the gender analysis of the constitution is in place and its findings disseminated.A gender analysis has not been done awaiting the finalization of the constitutionA gender analysis of the new constitution is completed and a report is disseminatedMGCD Records and ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of the strategy document.Identified gender provisions included in the Constitution.Cabinet approves the review and enactment of gender responsive laws.A strategy for implementation of identified gender provisions of the new constitution into targeted pieces of legislation, policies and Programmes in place and disseminated.The strategy has not been developed awaiting the finalization of the constitution.A strategy for implementation of identified gender provisions of the new constitution into targeted pieces of legislation, policies and Programmes in place and disseminated.Output 1.2: Road map for review of indentified laws in conformity with CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC developed and implemented.A plan for review of identified laws to conform to CEDAW, Anti GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC is in place.A plan for reviewing identified laws to confirm to CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC, and Anti GBV Act is in process.A plan for review of identified laws to conform to CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC is in place and has been disseminated.MGCD Records and ReportsMoJ ReportsSector specific plans for review of Acts in conformity to CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC.Programme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of lay drafts for identified Acts.Political will to domesticate and implement the provisions of the CEDAW.National Assembly is willing to pass legislation in conformity with CEDAWNumber of lay drafts of identified Acts to conform to CEDAW developed. 0, the preparation of the lay drafts for indentified Acts with CEDAW gaps has not been doneLay drafts for each of the 7 Acts (As above under output 1.1) identified to have CEDAW domestication gaps have been produced and submitted to MoJ for review.Number of lay drafts of review laws in conformity with the CRC/ACRWC developed.The identification of gaps on the domestication of the CRC/ACRWC in subsidiary legislation of priority sectors has not yet been done.To be determined after the gap analysis of subsidiary legislation of priority sectors has been completed.Output 1.3: Traditional leaders and customary court adjudicators trained on the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWCGuidelines and training materials for harmonizing customary laws with the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWC in place.Awareness activities for traditional leaders have not focused on incorporation of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC provisions in customary courts and guidelines or training materials have not been developed. Training of CEDAW domestication has focused on Judges and to some extent magistrates and the Zambia PolicyGuidelines and training materials for incorporation of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC provisions into customary court procedures has been developed and used to train traditional leadership and customary court adjudicators.MGCD Records and ReportsMoJ ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of the guidelines and training materials.Traditional leaders have been adequately sensitised on human rights and are receptive to the revision of customary court proceedings to take into account CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and CRC/ACRWC provisions.Number of traditional leaders trained on alignment of customary laws and traditional practices to CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC provisions.0 training of traditional leaders has not primarily focused on the harmonisation of customary and statutory law on gender matters.At least 10 traditional leaders/customary court adjudicators (470) trained on harmonisation of customary and statutory laws in 60% of rural districts in Zambia.Outcome 2: Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations, and Anti-GBV Act.Number of priority sectors that have adopted 80% of gender mainstreaming tools.0, Training of gender mainstreaming has been done for priority sectors but the gender mainstreaming tools have not been provided as a package. None of the priority sectors has adopted more than two (2) of the gender mainstreaming tools.At least three (3) priority line sectors have adopted three quarters of the promoted gender mainstreaming tools.SNDP Evaluation and Annual Progress ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsSAG ReportsGender Audit ReportsMonitoring Visit ReportsQuarterly Ministerial Progress and Activity ReportsMGCD recordsOAG ReportsThere is political will to support accountability systems for gender mainstreaming by priority sectorsThere is goodwill from CPs in support of gender mainstreamingCapacities in priority sectors for gender mainstreaming and child development are available at both national and district levels.% of recommendations of gender audit in priority sectors implementedTo be determined (TBD) during the baseline study50% of the recommendations of gender audits have been implemented in priority sectorsNumber of identified policies during the CEDAW mapping study that have been revised to conform to CEDAW and Anti-GBV Act provisions.0, the review of the National Gender Policy has commenced but has not yet been completed.At least Two (2) policies (National Gender Policy and Social Security Policy) have been revised to conform to CEDAW and Anti-GBV Act provisions.Number of identified policies during the CRC mapping study that have been revised to conform to CRC provisions.0, the gap analysis for domestication of CRC in subsidiary legislation has not been done.To be determined (TBD) after the gap analysis on domestication of the CRC/ACRWC has been completedOffice of the AOG has integrated gender results in its performance audits.Current performance audits by the OAG do not focus on gender results based on gender budgeting commitments.AOG has included gender budgeting commitments in performance auditsOutput 2.1: Plans of action for implementation of gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations in priority sectors developed.A report on the assessment of integration of child development issues in targeted sector Programmes available and disseminated.An assessment of integration of child development issues has not been done following the movement of child development department issues to MGCD.An assessment of integration of child development issues has been completed, report has been produced and its recommendations included in gender audit implementation plansMGCD Records and ReportsPriority Sector Ministry ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor Reports.Copies of study reports, gender audits and training workshop reports.Audited Ministries are willing to implement recommendations of the gender audits, CEDAW and the CRCPriority sector Ministries make provisions in their annual budgets for the implementation of the recommendations of the gender audits, CEDAW and CRCNumber of priority sectors with costed implementation plans for gender audit recommendations.0, none of the audited sectors have developed gender audit implementation plans.4, Lands, Agriculture, Education and MoJ have developed costed implementation plans for gender audit recommendations.Number of gender audits completed between 2012 and 2015.0, a gender audit was done for the Ministry of Health before the Joint Gender Support Programme and had a limited scope focused on administrative measures and its recommendations have not been implemented.One (1) Gender Audit for the Ministry of Ministry of Health which covers policies, Programmes and administrative measures)Output 2.2: Accountability mechanisms for gender and child activities and results in priority sectors developed.Gender mainstreaming accountability guidelines in place and disseminated.The MCGD has not developed gender mainstreaming guidelines.Gender mainstreaming guidelines developed.MGCD Records and ReportsCabinet-PSMD ReportsNational Assembly Parliamentary Committee Records.Priority Sector Ministry ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsLine Ministries are receptive to the proposed accountability mechanismsThe Auditor General is willing to buy into the accountability mechanismSecretary to the Cabinet has issued a circular to the priority sector Ministries for implementation of gender and child commitments in national plans of action circulatedCurrent implementation of gender Programmes have not been supported by a circular from SC. Priority sectors adhering to a circular from SC in their implementation of gender Programmes.Job descriptions of staff in planning and technical departments of priority Ministries revised to include gender mainstreaming results.ToRs have only been developed for Gender Focal Point Persons but job descriptions and performance appraisal systems have not integrated gender results.Job descriptions of staff in planning and technical departments of priority Ministries include gender mainstreaming results.% of gender and child recommendations of the Legal, Affairs, Governance, Human Rights, Gender matters and Child Affairs parliamentary committee that have been implemented.To be determined (TBD) during the baseline survey.To be determined (TBD) after the baseline surveyOutput 2.3:Staff in priority sectors have been trained in Gender mainstreaming and Child development Number of targeted staff in priority sectors in priority sectors that have completed leaner directed courses.0, (The leaner directed materials have been developed on CD-ROMs but training has not yet commenced60 Members of staff in priority line Ministries (15 for each sector) have completed the online certification for the course)MGCD Records and ReportsMAL ReportsPriority Sector Ministry ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of guideline document for mainstreaming genderTraining workshop reportsPartners are available to run courses in gender mainstreamingCertificate and Diploma curricula of agricultural training institutions revised to integrate gender and child development issues.Curricula of agricultural training institutions have not been revised to include recent developments on gender and child development issues.Gender and child development issues integrated into curricula of agricultural training institutions at certificate and diploma levels revised to include recent developments on gender and child development issues.Guidelines for gender mainstreaming in place and disseminated.Training on gender mainstreaming has not been delivered as a package of gender mainstreaming tools with more focus on engendering the budget and policies/Programmes.Guidelines for gender mainstreaming with a package of gender mainstreaming tools developed and priority sectors trained.Capacity development plan developed and implemented.No Capacity development plan in place. (Previous trainings were undertaken without a structured and systematic capacity development plan.).Training in Gender mainstreaming and child development conducted according to the Structured and systematic capacity development plan.Outcome 3. MGCD and its state and non-state partners have increased participation of women in political and civic spheres of development.% of parliamentary candidates adopted by political parties that are women.14.7% (ECZ, 2011)25% (2016)SNDP Progress and Evaluation ReportsSAG ReportsECZ ReportsPolitical party reportsElection Observer mission reportsGender Status Index ReportsMoJ Records and ReportsZambia Federation of Employers Records CSO ReportsMLGH Reports and Records of Local Authorities (Councils)National Assembly RecordsNational Assembly Constituency Offices Political parties adopt the strategy provisions for increasing women’s participation in politicsWomen are willing to stand up for nomination.% of local Government elections candidates adopted by political parties that are women.To be determined (TBD) during the baseline study.To be determined (TBD) during the baseline study.% of motions raised in parliament on gender issuesTo be determined (TBD) during the baseline study.To be determined (TBD) after baseline survey% of employees in the private sector who are women.17.2%, Zambia Federation of Employers, 201125.2% (By 2015)% of women of reproductive age (15-49) that are using contraceptives (Modern and Traditional)30% (CSO, Zambia Demographic Health Survey, 2007)36% (By 2015)% of women in leadership positions in Area Development CommitteesTo be determined (TBD) during the baseline studyTo be determined after the baseline survey% of Zambians aged 18years and above that attach equal levels of importance to both men and women44.8% ; 2011 (2012 MGCD Zambia Nation- wide Gender Perception Survey)60% (By 2015)Output 3.1: Strategy for increasing women representation in politics developed and implemented.Number of political party constitutions revised to incorporate gender provisions of the new constitution0, Consultations are on-going on the review of the constitution to include gender provisions on proportional representation.At least Four (4) political parties have revised their constitutions to take into account gender provisions of the new constitution including proportional representation.MGCD Records and ReportsNGOCC RecordsECZ ReportsNational Assembly ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsGender provisions on proportion representation are included in the draft constitution have been adopted.Political parties are willing to work with the MGCD and C/FBOs to have their manifestos, Constitutions and adoptions systems reviewed. Traditional leaders are willing to support the interventions to increase women’s participation in politics.Mentorship Programme for aspiring female parliamentarians and councilors developed and implemented with CSOs.Periodic mentorship Programmes have been conducted in an ad hoc mannerA structured mentorship Programme has been developed with CSOs.% of women standing for parliamentary by elections and 2016 general elections that have received external supportTo be determined (TBD) during the baseline studyTo be determined (TBD) after baseline study% of women parliamentary candidates in the 2012-2016 electoral cycle trained on Gender, Human Rights and leadership.To be determined (TBD) during baseline study.To be determined (TBD) after baseline studyOutput 3.2: Messages for mindset set change on gender and women rights have been developed from the Communication Strategy and disseminated.Number of key messages on gender and women rights developed and disseminated jointly by Government, C/FBOs and Cooperating Partners.To be determined (TBD) during baseline surveyTo be determined (TBD) after baseline surveyMGCD Records and ReportsNGOCC RecordsSAG ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsNational, Private and Community Radio/TV Stations RadiosCopies of documentaries, Radio/TV Programme RecordingsNumber of advocacy campaigns that have been undertaken jointly by Government, C/FBOs and Cooperating Partners.To be determined (TBD) during baseline surveyTo be determined (TBD) during baseline survey% of community stations that have produced and aired Programmes on Gender and Women’s rights.To be determined (TBD) during baseline surveyTo be determined (TBD) during baseline survey% of District Women Associations (DWAs) implementing community outreach programs for sensitization and training on gender and women’s rights.To be determined (TBD) during baseline surveyTo be determined (TBD) during baseline surveyOutput 3.3: Policy papers and periodic reports on the state of Gender, child development and domestication of regional and international treaties and protocols produced and disseminated.Number of policy, position and analytical reports on gender and women rights produced and disseminated by CSOs and FBOs.To be determined (TBD) during baseline study.At least four (4) policy, position and analytical papers on gender and women rights produced and disseminated by CSOs and FBOs.MGCD Records and ReportsNGOCC RecordsSAG ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsNumber of shadow reports on the state of gender and child rights in the Country developed and disseminated by CSOs and FBOs.0, CSOs have not produced a shadow report on the state of gender because the MGCD has just produced its first ever Gender Status Report which also provides a baseline. At least two (2) shadow reports for the National Gender Status reports produced and disseminated by CSOs and FBOs.Number of shadow reports for Regional and International Protocols on women’s and children’s rights that have been produced and submitted by Non-State Organizations (CSW, AU and CEDAW)CSOs have prepared and submitted 6, 3, and 2 shadow reports for the CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action and UPR protocols respectively.CSOs/FBO have produced at least two (2) shadow reports for the CSW and a shadow report for all submissions made by Government on SADC, AU, CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action and CRC conventions, treaties and protocols.Number of Joint presentation missions of periodic reports for regional and internal treaties and protocols on gender and child rights undertaken by MGCD, other state and Non- State Organisations. 6 Periodic reports have been prepared on the CEDAW. 1 Periodic report has been prepared on the CRCAt least two joint presentation missions of periodic reports for regional and international women and children’s rights.Outcome 4. MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues.Number of functional working groups for coordinating gender and child development Programmes established.Currently, there is only one (1) active working group which does not also have a regular meeting schedule for M&E.At least four (4) active working groups for M&E, Women rights, Child Rights and VSU established and meeting regularlySNDP Evaluation and Annual Progress ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsSAG ReportsGender Audit ReportsMonitoring Visit ReportsMGCD records and reportsCopies of stakeholder reports and minutes of working groups.Sector Ministries and other stakeholders recognize the coordination role of the Ministry of Gender and Child Development in gender and child issuesSector wide M&E system on gender and child issues in place and operational.Number of state and non-state stakeholders submitting timely reports to MGCD on gender and child development Programmes.Only 25 districts submitted district gender profiles and other line and non-state actor organisation did not submit written periodic reports but provided data in M&E working group meetings.79 districts submit district gender profiles and annual reports of gender and child development activities. All line Ministries and Non-state actor organisation participating in the Programme submit annual reports.% of state and non-state stakeholders that have adopted gender mainstreaming guidelines0%, Gender mainstreaming activities have been done without specific guidelines and the trainings on gender mainstreaming tools have not covered all tools as a package.50% of line Ministries and non-state actors that have signed up to the implementation of gender and child development Programmes have adopted Gender mainstreaming guidelines.A mechanism for coordinating the implementation of the Anti-GBV Act in placeA national coordinating mechanism for the implementation of the Anti-GBV Act has not been developed.A multi-sectoral committee to coordinate the implementation of the Anti-GBV Act established and meets at least once a year.Output 4.1:Gender policy reviewed and disseminatedRevised gender policy is in place and has been disseminated.A review of the gender policy launched in 2000 has been completed.Revised gender policy which has addressed new evidence and emerging and priority issues such as GBV and HIV and AIDS is in place and has been disseminated.MGCD Records and ReportsPriority Sector Ministry and Stakeholder ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCabinet Office RecordsNational Assembly Reports and websiteCopies of Revised Gender Policy and Simplified/Translated Versions.Willingness of parliamentarians to pass new legislation and policies Priority sector Ministry is willing to amend their policies.A simplified version of the revised gender policy is available and has been translated into seven (7) main local languages.The National Gender Policy is currently being revised and 2000 Gender Policy was not simplified and translated into A simplified version of the revised gender policy is available and has been translated into seven (7) main local languages.Output 4.2: Child policy reviewed and disseminatedRevised child policy is in place and has been disseminated.A review of the child policy has not been done after the movement of the child department from Ministry of Community Development to Ministry of Gender.Revised child policy which has addressed new evidence and emerging issues is in place and has been disseminated.MGCD Records and ReportsPriority Sector Ministry and Stakeholder ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCabinet Office RecordsNational Assembly Reports and websiteCopies of Revised Gender Policy and Simplified/Translated Versions.The stakeholders are willing to buy-into the review processPriority sector Ministries are willing to amend policies A simplified version of the revised child policy is available and has been translated into seven (7) main local languages.None (A simplified version of the 2000 National Gender Policy was not developed and the policy document was not translated into local languages)A simplified version of the revised child policy is available and has been translated into seven (7) main local languages.Output 4.3: A costed National Gender Plan of Action developed and implemented.National Plan of Action for the revised Gender Policy with clear responsibilities for priority sectors developed.The National Plan of Action for the Gender Policy launched in 2000 lacked clear and enforceable responsibilities of priority line Ministries.The National Plan of Action for the revised Gender Policy has clear and enforceable responsibilities for priority line Ministries.MGCD Records and ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of National Plan of Action for the Gender Policy and AWPsStakeholders are willing and able to participate in the development and implementation of the PlanCooperating partners buy into the implementationMGCD AWPs reflect specific responsibilities of priority sectorsCurrent implementation Under current implementation arrangements and work plans do not allow for increase participation and responsibility in the implementation of gender Programmes.MGCD AWPs reflect specific responsibilities of priority sectors to increase their participation and responsibility in the implementation of gender ProgrammesOutput 4.4: National Child Policy development Plan of Action developed.National Policy Plan of Action for the revised Child Policy with clear responsibilities for priority sectors developed.There is no plan of action that has been developed after the movement of the child development department to MGCD.The National Plan of Action for the revised Child Policy has clear and enforceable responsibilities for priority line Ministries.MGCD Records and ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopy of National Plan of Action for the Child Policy and AWPsStakeholder are willing and able to participate in the development and implementation of the PlanCooperating partners buy into the implementationMGCD AWPs reflect specific responsibilities of priority sectorsThere is no agreed working arrangement and work-plan with priority line Ministries for child development department after being moved to MGCD.MGCD AWPs reflect specific responsibilities of priority sectors to increase their participation and responsibility in the implementation of child development ProgrammesOutput 4.5: A National Consultative and advocacy Framework developed and implemented.Mapping of State and Non-State Stakeholders for implementation of national gender and child development Programmes completed.MGCD lacks a comprehensive database for state and non-state stakeholder organizationsA comprehensive state and non-stakeholder mapping exercise is completed and a partnership database is developedMGCD Records and ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsCopies of TV, Radio Programmes and Advocacy materialsReports for key events.All stakeholders are open to participating in the joint advocacy and awareness raising events held.The print and electronic media play a positive role in the coverage of gender and child development issues nation wideNumber of forums on the state of gender and child development affairs held jointly by the MGCD, other line Ministries and C/FBOs.Zero (Consultative forums held with CSOs have been on the women constitution and not focused on discussing the state of Gender in Zambia)At least two (2) joint consultative forums on the state of gender held by the MGCD and C/FBOs.Number of state and non-state stakeholder organizations participation in commemoration Programmes for major child development and gender events.To be determined (TBD) during baseline from the review of reports for previous commemorations events (International Women’s Day, 16 Days of Activism for Women’s Rights, Day of African Child etc.)To be determined (TBD) after baselineOutput 4.6: National Gender and Child Development Monitoring and Evaluation system established and implemented.Number of joint multi-sectoral stakeholder monitoring visits conducted.None (during the implementation of the JGSP, Multi-Stakeholder monitoring visits were not undertaken)At least four (4). One joint monitoring visit per year.MGCD Records and ReportsProgramme Evaluation, Progress and Donor ReportsReports for review and validation meeting workshops.Copies of Performance Management Plans and Indicator Tracking Tables.M&E skills are available at the provincial and district levels and staff there are able to use their knowledge and skills to make the system workNumber of joint multi-sectoral review meetings and validation meetings for Gender and Child Development Programmes.None (the MGCD has been conducting semi-annual review meetings involving Gender Focal Point (GFP) in all line Ministries and districts but they have not included other non-state actor organisations.At least four (4). One joint review meeting per year.Number of state and non-state stakeholders participating in gender SAG meetings.To be determined (TBD) during the baseline studyTo be determined (TBD) after the baseline study% of indicators in the National Gender M&E Plan without latest baseline data. gender disaggregated data updated with latest data31% (National Gender Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, 2011)0% (0, All indicators in the National Gender M&E Plan have updated baseline data and updated with latest data in subsequent years)Number of indicators in the National Gender M&E Plan without gender disaggregated data.15 (National Gender Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, 2011)0, All indicators requiring gender disaggregated data for the computation of the AGDI and the GII to have gender disaggregated data.Output 4.7: MGCD has management and human resource capacities to monitor and coordinate the response to gender and child developed issues enhanced.Outcome I: Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti-GBV Act implemented.OutputsActivitiesYearsYr. 1Yr. 2Yr. 3Yr.4Yr. 5Output 1.1: Implementation plan for identified gender provisions of the new constitutions into targeted pieces of legislation policies and Programmes developed1.2.1Conduct a gender analysis of the new ConstitutionX1.2.2Commission consultancy to develop implementation plan for identified gender provisions of the new Constitution into targeted pieces of legislation policies and ProgrammesX X1.2.3Hold consultative meetings with stakeholders X1.2.4Print and disseminate the implementation plan for identified gender provisions of the new constitution into targeted pieces of legislation policies and ProgrammesXXXXOutput 1.2: Road map for review of indentified laws in conformity with CEDAW, CRC/ACRWC and Anti-GBV Act developed and implemented.1.2.1Lobby cabinet and parliamentarians for review of laws to incorporate CEDAW, CRC and Anti-GBV Act provisions. XX1.2.2Produce Lay drafts for identified subsidiary legislation to take into account CEDAW, CRC/ACRWC, and Anti-GBV Act provisionsXXXX1.2.3Hold consultative meetings with sectors for drafting bills (Justice)XXXX1.2.4Hold consultative/advocacy meetings on review of laws to incorporate CEDAW, CRC and Anti GBV Act provisions.XXXXX1.2.5Simplify, translate and disseminate reviewed legislationXXXOutput 1.3: Traditional leaders and customary court adjudicators trained on the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWC.1.3.1Commission consultancy and hold consultative meetings on the development of guidelines for harmonising customary laws with the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWC.XXX1.3.2Commission a consultancy and hold consultative meetings on the development of training materials for harmonizing customary laws with the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWC in place.XX1.3.3Training of Traditional Leadership and Customary Court adjudicators on the harmonisation of customary laws with the provisions of CEDAW, Anti-GBV Act and the CRC/ACRWC in place.XXXX1.3.4Monitoring customary courts to assess the effect of the training on court proceedingsXXXOutcome II: Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendationsOutputsActivitiesYearsYr. 1Yr. 2Yr. 3Yr.4YR 5Output 2.1: Plans of action for implementation of gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations in priority sectors developed.2.1.1Conduct an assessment of integration of child development issues in targeted sector ProgrammesXXX2.1.2Hold sector meetings to develop costed implementation plans of gender audit recommendations.X2.1.3Monitor implementation of plans of actions for the implementation of gender audits recommendations.XXXX2.1.4Conduct gender audits in priority sectors not audited (Health)XOutput 2.2: Accountability mechanisms for gender and child activities and results in priority sectors developed.2.2.1Develop accountability guidelines and implementation plan.X2.2.2Support steering committee meetings between the Secretary to Cabinet and Permanent Secretaries of priority Ministries.XXXXX2.2.3Conduct stakeholder consultation meetings with key staff of priority sector Ministries, CSOs and FBOs.XXXXX2.2.4Conduct orientation meetings with key staff within selected MinistriesXX2.2.5Provide technical support to National Assembly, Sector Ministries, CSOs and FBOs on gender and child issuesXXXXXOutput 2.3: Staff in priority sectors have been trained in gender mainstreaming and child development 2.3.1Develop and disseminate learner directed materials in gender mainstreaming.XX2.3.2Revise curriculum in targeted institutions to integrate gender and child development issues.XX2.3.3Develop guidelines for gender responsive budgeting and orient staff on its use. XXXXX2.3.4Develop guidelines for gender mainstreaming and orient staff on its use.X2.3.5In collaboration with the training institutions, monitor the use of guidelines and learner directed modules by sectors XXXXOutcome III: MGCD and its state and non-state partners have increased participation of women in decision making spheres of development.OutputsActivitiesYearsYr. 1Yr. 2Yr. 3Yr.4YR. 5Output 3.1: Strategy for increasing women representation in politics and leadership developed and implemented.3.1.1Commission consultancy to develop the strategy for increasing women participation in politics and leadership including resource mobilisation.X3.1.2Hold consultative meetings with stakeholders on increasing women participation in politics and leadership (Parliamentary Caucus, CSOs and Political Parties).XXXX3.1.3Review political party manifestos ,constitutions and adoption systems X3.1.4Support the implementation of leadership development, components of the strategy for engendering the public serviceXX3.1.5Undertake capacity building (training) for female parliamentarians and aspiring female parliamentary and local Government election candidates.X3.1.6Develop and implement a mentorship Programme in collaboration with CSOs (MEMPRO, NWLG)XXXXX3.1.7Monitor the implementation of the strategy to increase women’s participation in politics.XXXOutput 3.2: Messages for mindset set change on gender and women rights have been developed from the Communication Strategy and disseminated.3.2.1Development and dissemination key messages on early marriages, sexual and reproductive health, land acquisition, access to agriculture services, women’s economic and political empowerment by Government, C/FBOs and Cooperating Partners.XXXXX3.2.2Conduct joint advocacy campaigns for increasing women’s participation in democratic, economic and civic spheres with CSOs and FBOs.XXXXX3.2.3Training of media houses and State, Private and Community TV/Radio stations on the development and dissemination of Gender and Human Rights Programmes.XXXXX3.2.4Training of CSOs, FBOs and Women Associations on gender, women/children’s rights and leadership.XXXOutput 3.3: Relevant analytical documentation on gender and children developed and implemented.3.3.1Development and dissemination of policy and analytical papers on gender and women’s/girls rights by CSOs and FBOs.XXXX3.3.2Production and dissemination of shadow reports on the state of gender equality and equity in the Country by CSO and FBOsXXX3.3.3Production and dissemination of shadow reports for Government progress reports on the Conventions for the Status of Women (CSW) and other Regional and International protocols on gender and children’s rights.XXXXX3.3.4Conduct joint presentation missions of periodic reports for regional and internal treaties and protocols on gender and child rights undertaken by MGCD, other state and Non- State Organisations.XXXOutcome IV: MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues.OutputsActivitiesYearsYr. 1Yr. 2Yr. 3Yr.4Yr. 5Output 4.1: Gender policy reviewed and disseminated.4.1.1Conduct consultative meetings to build consensus on the gender framework at national, provincial, and district levels. XX4.1.2Develop draft gender policy documentXX4.1.3Hold validation meetings for the Draft Gender PolicyX4.1.4Submit draft policy to cabinet for adoptionX4.1.5Hold meetings with the civil society and cooperating partners to advocate for the adoption of the revised gender policyXX4.1.6Develop a simplified version, translate and launch the National Gender PolicyXX4.1.7Simplify, translate and disseminate the policyXXXX4.1.8Develop legislation for the implementation of the National Gender PolicyXX4.1.9Conduct consultations on the Ministries strategic planX4.1.10Draft the strategic plan for the MGCDXX4.1.11Provide input to the restructuring exercise of MGCDXXOutput 4.2: Child policy reviewed and disseminated.4.2.1Assess impact of the implementation of the National Child Policy.XX4.2.2Develop a policy framework XX4.2.3Conduct consultative meetings to build consensus at the national, provincial and district levelsXX4.2.4Develop of draft policy documentXX4.2.5Hold stakeholder validation meetingsX4.2.6Submit draft policy to cabinet for adoptionX4.2.7Hold meetings with civil society and cooperating partners to advocate for adoption of revised child policyX4.2.8Print and launch the Child policyX4.2.9Simplify, translate and disseminate the National Child PolicyXXXX4.2.10Develop legislation for the implementation of the National Child policyXOutput 4.3: A costed National Gender Plan of Action developed and implemented.4.3.1Develop a framework for implementation of the revised gender policyX 4.3.2Hold national consultative meetings to build consensus on the frameworkX4.3.3Hold provincial consultative meetings to build consensus on the frameworkX4.3.4Prepare draft national plan of action X4.3.5Hold stakeholder validation meetingsX4.3.6Print the National Action PlansX4.3.7Hold dissemination meetings on the NAPX4.3.8Develop and implement a compliance framework for the implementation of the National Gender Policy and action planX4.3.9Develop framework for implementation of the revised National Gender PolicyXOutput 4.4: National Child Policy development Plan of Action developed.4.4.1Hold national consultative meetings to be build consensusX4.4.2Hold provincial consultative meetings to build consensusX4.4.3Prepare draft national plan of action X4.4.4Hold validation meetingsX4.4.5Print the National Action PlanX4.4.6Disseminate National Action PlanX4.4.7Develop and implement a compliance framework for the implementation of the National Child Policy and action planXOutput 4.5: A National Consultative and advocacy Framework developed and implemented.4.5.1Establish gender and child partnership forumX4.5.2Convene annual gender status forumXXXXX4.5.3Implement the recommendation of the forumXXXXX4. 5.4Conduct meeting with traditional leaders advocacy Programmes for traditional leaders XXXX4.5.5Identify and hold meetings with stakeholders to implement the gender communication strategyXXXX4.5.6Provide technical advice to stakeholders both state and non state actorsXXXXX4.5.7Conduct tracking of media reporting on gender and child developmentXXXXX4.5.8Produce IEC materials on gender and child developmentXXXX4.5.9Commemorate international women’s day and the day of the African ChildXXXXX4.5.10Engage civil society to conduct sixteen days of activism activitiesXXXXX4.5.11Develop and coordinate the running of a TV ,radio and community radio Programme on gender and child developmentXXXXX4.5.12Develop a national Gender and Child Development Advocacy Strategy XXX4.6.1Undertake a baseline surveyXOutput 4.6: National Gender and Child Development Monitoring and Evaluation system established and implemented.4.6.2Develop a management information system on gender and child developmentXX4.6.3Develop an interactive mapping on gender and child development informationXXXX4.6.4Produce and disseminate the Gender and Child Status Report XXXXX4.6.5Produce and disseminate Fact Sheets on gender and childrenXXXXX4.6.6Develop and implement the research agenda for gender and child developmentXXX4.6.7Produce periodic State Party Reports on gender and child development(All)XX4.6.8Convene technical working group meetings(GBV, monitoring)XXXXX4.6.9Conduct joint stakeholder monitoring visits( Data Verification Audits) and collation of GBV data XXXXX4.6.10Convene SAG meetingsXXXXX4.6.11Conduct an evaluation of the gender and child objectives in the SNDP.XXXXXOutput 4.7 MGCD has management and human resource capacities to monitor and coordinate the response to gender and child developed issues enhanced.4.7.1Develop Divisional Annual Work plansXXXXX4.7.2Conduct a midterm review of the ProgrammeX4.7.3Conduct an end of Programme evaluationX4.7.4Undertake quarterly review of Programme work plansXXXXX4.7.5Conduct joint monitoring visits for the Programme.XXXXX4.7.6Provide technical assistance to gender and child coordinators (TORs have to be changed for accountability)XXXXX4.7.7Conduct capacity building in Monitoring and EvaluationX4.7.8Employ technical support (staff) within the Ministry to support gender Programmes including the GBV ProgrammeXXXXX4.7.9Conduct orientation for new staff on the ProgrammeX4.7.10Programme administration costsXXXXXAppendix 1: Project Assumptions and risk managementLong term impactReduced gender imbalances in social and economic spheres in the country (refer to vision 2030)Assumption(including how it will affect the project)How to monitor it (e.g. Indicators)Possible Strategy to deal with external factorMedium term impactPriority line Ministries have gender and child responsive Policy, legal and institutional frameworks.Assumption 1:The line Ministries remain committed to gender mainstreaming and child developmentLine Ministry Programmes and budgets are gender and child responsive.The Ministry will request the Office of the Secretary to the Cabinet to ensure that the Programme is implemented by all stakeholders.A Programme Steering Committee will be established comprising Permanent Secretaries from the priority line Ministries, heads of Cooperating Partners and Civil Society Organisations to ensure that they provide policy guidance and oversee Programme implementation. MGCD has proposed as part of its restructuring plan, the deployment of senior gender officers to all line ministries who will be responsible for all gender mainstreaming initiatives. The restructuring plan is still under consideration at MDD. Assumption 2:There are competent and experienced institutions at district level to implement the policies and ProgrammesMonitoring data from the district is disaggregated by gender and integrates child issuesThe Ministry of Gender and Child Development will review its structure and approach with a view to strengthen its mandate of providing policy and technical guidance at all levels. In addition, collaboration with the Secretary to the Treasury and Budget Office will be strengthened to ensure that the Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies budget for gender and child development activities. Assumption 3: Behavioral change, particularly of the Traditional Leaders will not take too long.Increase in the number of traditional leaders undertaking gender and child responsive interventions in their areas. Intensify the levels of engagement with the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs and in particular, the House of Chiefs as well as focus on disseminating research and IEC materials on behavioural change in relation to gender and child development. The Programme will also intensify the awareness raising initiatives as well as encourage showcasing of those Traditional Leaders that actually implement intervention that promote the rights of children and the advancement of women. Outcome IProvisions of the CEDAW and CRC domesticatedAssumption: The Government remains committed to domesticating the CEDAW and CRC/ACRWCNumber of legislative reforms undertaken to domesticate specific provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ ACRWC.Advocacy Programmes targeting Cabinet Ministers and Parliamentarians will be conducted to foster support for the domestication of the CRC and CEDAW. Assumption:National Assembly is committed to domesticating the CEDAW and CRC/ ACRWCGender and age based discriminatory provisions removed from the ConstitutionConduct continuous dialogue meetings with the Members of Parliament on the provisions of the two conventions to sustain support for the implementation of the provisions of the Conventions. Outcome IIPolicies and Programmes in four priority sectors(Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendationsAssumption: There is political will to support accountability systems for gender mainstreaming by priority sectorsIncrease in the budget allocations towards gender and child development issues in the priority Ministries. Promote constant dialogue with Ministers and Senior Management on the need to promote the rights of women and children in Programme implementation.Collaborate with Budget Office to ensure that the budgets submitted are child and gender responsive. In line with its restructuring programme, MGCD has proposed the deployment of gender specialists at senior management level in all line ministries who will be responsible for spearheading all gender related initiatives as ensuring gender responsive budgets, collection and submission of sex disaggregated data etc.The proposal is still under consideration and has not been approved yet.Assumption: There is goodwill from CPs to support of gender mainstreamingIncrease in the commitment levels from the current CPs as well as in increase in the number of CPs supporting MGCDPromote dialogue with Cooperating Partners in the Gender Sector and other sectors to ensure that they provide support in line with Government’s policy on gender and child development. Assumption: Capacities in priority sectors for gender and child development mainstreaming are available at both national and district levels.Ministry Programme reports reflect gender mainstreaming and integration of child development issuesPromote and facilitate capacity building of district level staff and ensure the availability and utilisation of learner directed materials Outcome IIIIncreased participation of women in politics promoted by MGCD and partners.Assumption: Political parties adopt the strategy provisions for increasing women’s participation in politicsIncrease in the number of political parties adopting the recommendations to change their Constitutions and Manifestos to enable an increase in the number of women being adopted. Promote dialogue between the Ministry and the various political parties on the need to increase participation of women in politics. Document and showcase among the political parties success stories in Africa of women’s participation in politics.Assumption: Women are willing to stand up for nomination.Increase in the number of women actually filing for nominationIntensify the mentorship Programme as well as engage gender champions to encourage women to participate in the nominations. Outcome IVMGCD has management and human resource capacities to monitor and coordinate the response to gender and child development issuesAssumption: Sector Ministries and other stakeholders recognise the coordination role of the Ministry of Gender and Child Development in gender and child issuesCompliance within the Ministries to provided guidelines on gender and child development Government to outline the portfolio functions and mandate of the Ministry through the Government Gazette. Assumption: Sector wide M&E system on gender and child issues in place and operationalCompliance on the part of the Ministries to provided guidelines on reporting on gender and child development.Strengthen the technical support to the staff within the Ministries responsible for monitoring.Appendix 2: Programme elements and partners to collaborate withProgramme Component(Outcomes)ELEMENTS OF THE COMPONENT(Outputs of Programme)LEAD INSTITUTIONCOLLABORATING PARTNER Outcome I:Provisions of the CEDAW and CRC/ ACRWC domesticated and provisions of the Anti GBV Act implementedOutput 1.1: Implementation plan for identified gender provisions of the new constitutions into targeted pieces of legislation policies and Programmes developedOutput 1.2: Road map for review of indentified laws in conformity with CEDAW and CRC/ACRWC developed and implemented.Output 1.3:Traditional leaders and customary court adjudicators trained on the provisions of CEDAW, Anti GBV Act and the CRC/ ACRWCMGDCMinistry of JusticePriority Government institutions,CSOs and other non state actorsZambia Law Development CommissionCabinet Office-PAC, Cabinet-PSMD, Traditional leadersOutcome 2:Policies and Programmes in four priority sectors (Lands, Agriculture, Health and Education) are reviewed and developed in conformity to gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations and Anti GBV Act.Output 2.1: Plans of action for implementation of gender audit, CEDAW and CRC recommendations in priority sectors developed.Output 2.2: Accountability mechanisms for gender and child activities and results in priority sectors developed.Output 2.3: Staff in priority sectors have been trained in gender mainstreaming and child development.MGCDCabinet Office, Parliamentary committee on justice, gender and child developmentPriority Government institutions. (Ministry of Land, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, Local Government, Ministry of HealthMinistry of Finance and national PlanningOffice of the Auditor General.CSOs and other non state actorsOutcome 3:MGCD and its state and non-state partners have increased participation of women in decision making spheres of developmentOutput 3.1: Strategy for increasing women representation in politics and leadership developed and implemented.Output 3.2: Messages for mindset change on gender and women rights have been developed from the communication strategy and disseminatedOutput 3.3: Policy papers and periodic reports on the state of gender, child development and domestication of regional and international treaties and protocols produced ad disseminatedMGCDPolitical partiesCivil Society Organisations,Traditional leadership ParliamentariansGender championsOutcome 4:MGCD has coordinated a multi-sectoral and evidence based response to gender and child development issues Output 4.1:Gender policy reviewed and disseminatedOutput 4.2: Child policy reviewed and disseminatedOutput 4.3: A costed National Gender Plan of Action developed and implemented.Output 4.4: A National Child Policy development Plan of Action developedOutput 4.5: A National Consultative and Advocacy Framework developed and implementedOutput 4.6:National Gender and Child Development Monitoring and Evaluation system established and implemented.Output 4.7: MGCD has management and human resource capacities to monitor and coordinate the response to gender and child developed issues enhanced.MGCDMDDCooperating partnersCabinet officeAppendix 3: Terms of Reference for the Programme Steering Committee The Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s and Children’s Rights (2012- 2016) has been developed by the Ministry of Gender and Child Development, in collaboration with line Ministries, Civil Society Organisations and Cooperating Partners. The Programme objective is to have priority line Ministries that have gender and child responsive policies, legal and institutional frameworks. In order to ensure effective implementation and coordination, a Programme Steering Committee has been constituted with representation from the Ministries of Gender and Child Development; Lands, Energy and Water Development; Justice; Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education; Health; and Agriculture and Livestock. Representation will also be drawn from the Lead Cooperating Partner, another Cooperating Partner; Children In Need; and the Non Governmental Coordination Council. Members of the Steering Committee will be the Controlling Officers from the line Ministries, Heads of Missions or their equivalent from the Cooperating Partners and the Chairpersons of NGOCC and CHIN. The Steering Committee will be appointed by the Secretary to the Cabinet.The overall mandate of the Steering Committee is to provide policy guidance and facilitate smooth implementation of the Programme. The Programme Steering Committee’s Terms of Reference are: Provide policy guidance to ensure effective and efficient Programme implementation. Ensure that the line Ministries budget for and implement activities outlined in the Programme document. Monitor and provide guidance and advice on the coordination and implementation of Annual Work Plans.Ensure that adequate resources are mobilised for the effective implementation of the Programme.The Steering Committee will meet biannually to provide guidance, assess progress and address any issues that arise during Programme implementation. The Ministry of Gender and Child development will provide secretariat services to the Steering Committee.Appendix 4.Terms of Reference for the National Gender Status ForumIntroductionThe National Gender Status Forum is a mechanism to promote, report on and monitor issues relating to the political, economic, civil, social and educational rights of women. The NGSF will be broad based and ensure that there is larger representation from line Ministries, Civil Society and Faith Based Organisations that goes beyond the membership of the Gender Sector Advisory Group. Membership will include: Line Ministries, Provincial Focal Point, District Focal Points, Traditional leadership, Civil Society Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, and the Private Sector.The Forum will meet annually in October and the output of this meeting will feed into the country report to the Commission on the Status of Women which is held annually in March.Method of WorkThe Forum will:Assist the Ministry of Gender and Child Development in monitoring, reviewing and appraising progress achieved and problems encountered in the implementation of the National Gender Policy and the Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights in Zambia.Continue to ensure support for mainstreaming a gender perspective in the national development processes and budget. Identify issues where national and Ministry-wide coordination needs to be improved in order to assist the Ministry of Gender and Child Development’s coordination function. Identify emerging issues, trends and new approaches to issues affecting the situation of women or equality between women and men that require consideration and make substantive recommendations thereon.Maintain and enhance public awareness and support for the implementation of the National Gender Policy and the Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights in Zambia.Be a mechanism for sharing best practices, success stories and lessons learned in the implementation of Programmes for promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. ................
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