CFHHZ demands stronger systems to ensure Social Protection reaches every vulnerable Zambian
Wednesday, 24th June, 2026
The Civic Forum on Housing and Habitat Zambia (CFHHZ) has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Zambia’s social protection system through improved coordination, accountability, and effective monitoring mechanisms.
CFHHZ says the establishment of a strong legal framework, a comprehensive national social register, and coordinated monitoring systems will play a critical role in ensuring that social protection programmes effectively reach vulnerable communities across the country.
The call was made during the Social Protection Week 2026 Public Discussion Forum hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) at Southern Sun Ridgeway in Lusaka.
Speaking at the forum, CFHHZ Executive Director Grace M. Mtonga raised concerns over existing gaps within the social protection system, including the absence of a unified beneficiary register, limited coordination among stakeholders, and weak monitoring and accountability structures.
Ms. Mtonga recognized government’s efforts in implementing various social protection interventions but emphasized the need for stronger systems that promote efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.
She noted that a coordinated national social register would help improve beneficiary identification, reduce duplication of interventions, and ensure that assistance reaches intended beneficiaries, including vulnerable households in remote rural communities.
“Strengthening social protection requires a clear roadmap that enhances coordination, monitoring, accountability, and long-term sustainability,” Ms. Mtonga said.
The forum brought together key stakeholders who shared experiences, discussed existing challenges, and explored practical solutions aimed at promoting inclusive development, reducing poverty, and building resilience among vulnerable populations in Zambia.
Among the major challenges highlighted were fragmented implementation systems, inadequate information sharing, duplication of programmes, and limited collaboration among institutions involved in social protection delivery.
CFHHZ reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for stronger policies and systems that promote inclusive development and improve the welfare of vulnerable communities across Zambia.
ISSUED BY:
Dyson J. Bubala
Communications Officer
Civic Forum on Housing and Habitat Zambia
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