Embassy of Sweden in Zambia Deputy Head of Mission David Wiking says there is need to create a level playing field where both men and women can participate in the decision making process in communities and political systems.
Mr. Wiking said there is need to have a level playing field where the voice of the women should be heard in order to enhance economic development, improve prospects for future generations and strengthen political and social systems.
He said this in an interview with ZANIS in Chavuma district of Northwestern Province where he attended an interactive meeting with Councillors from 13 wards of Chavuma constituency who are all male.
Mr. Wiking noted that women still face greater difficulties when it comes to participation in social and political institutions and that the gender gap if not addressed would continue to hinders economic and social development and further destabilize the political atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Chavuma District Commissioner Benjamin Mufunga said government working in partnership with the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has been implementing programmes that address a number of challenges women are facing with regards to gender equity.
Mr. Mufunga said the presence of Caritas Zambia, Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), Extractive Industry Transparency Alliance and the Forum for Democratic Process (Fodep) funded by the Swedish Embassy through Diakonia Zambia, have provided civic education on various issues which has empowered many residents in the district.
He said the District Development Coordinating Committee has since realized the need to have the named CSOs sit on the DDCC in order to supplement government’s efforts in addressing problems associated with economic development, gender gap and management of natural resources among others.
What is mukwita doing with them?
Thanks
BB2014,16
trying to sell book of imaginary positive attributes
Trying to tell them that ECL is always right, a hero, Zambia’s messiah and whoever criticizes him belongs to the gallows.
He’s up to Muzungu anikonde!
The international community has lost confidence in Zambia due to an illegal autocratic government. I have a lot if friends in the diplomatic circles and many are saying that it is sad Zambia has gone to the lazy rats as it uses to be a case study for an upcoming African democratic state. Every time the diplomatic community are giving us advice which shows that things are bad. Rumours of British high commission leaving Zambia might just be true..remember that the Europeans distaste corrupt little teethy men who steal.
Hahahahahah, There is life after HH loss of presidential elections. The British people are doing all they can to keep friends after the EU Brixit. It is in their own interest too. Zambia has many friends and non friends who are more than ready to invest and make profit in our great country.
I wonder who stops women from participating in national development in this day and age? or is it just fashionable to say ” women must be empowered’ women must be elected to top positions or women must lead in everything? not sure which is which? It does appear that people who have nothing to say or articulate issues of development or failing to stir development through their so called aid will issue women issue as a gap to say something.
“create a level playing field where both men and women can participate in the decision making process in communities and political systems.”
If men and women are equal, them women must strive like men to get to the top and not to be given opportunities how? Most women all over Zambia are doing nothing and waiting for opportunities to be empowered. Redeem yourselves ladies. Nothing comes for free, you have to work for everything in life.
Ba mukwita na londo, I thought that fashion is outdated. kwaisa ama slim fit.
Kikiki wandepula. You can take a thug outside the ghetto but you can’t take the ghetto out his big head