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Consultancy Opportunity: Project Evaluation

The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia’s Church and Society Programme (CSP), in partnership with Transform Aid International (TAI) is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced consultant to conduct an end-of-phase project evaluation. The consultant will evaluate the Children, Youth and Communities for Change (CYCC) project as implemented by CSP in Rhumpi and Karonga districts of Northern Malawi. Project Children, Youth and Communities for Change (CYCC) Location Rhumpi and Karonga, Northern Read more…

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Corruption of Coronavirus Resources

Last week, Church and Society Programme of the Synod of Livingstonia added our voices to the growing number of Malawians concerned about the misuse of public funds dedicated to fighting COVID-19. Response to Presidential Address We are heartened to have seen action from government and welcome measures announced by President Dr Lazarus M. Chakwera during his address on Sunday 14th February 2021. These are important first steps to safeguarding vital funds at a time of Read more…

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Statement on the Constitutional Court Ruling

Today, the five judges of the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of petitioners Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima and Rev Dr Lazarus Chakwera. This will be a cause for celebration for many and for great disappointment for many others. How we respond as individuals and as a society will say more about our nation than politics ever can. It is the constitution, laws and courts of Malawi that have brought us to this conclusion, and we Read more…

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Challenges of Peace and the Rule of Law

Scottish lawyer, Simon Crabb, a member of the Faculty of Advocates, gave a talk on ‘Challenges of Peace and the Rule of Law’ to an audience in the city of Mzuzu. The programme featured a lecture from Mr Crabb reflecting on the importance of the rule of law, trust and dialogue when peace-building, drawing on his experience of working in conflict-stricken Cambodia. There followed presentations from Moses Mkandawire, Executive Director CSP, and George Mhango, from Read more…

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Engaging Parliament in the Fight Against Corruption

As part of the ongoing efforts to combat high-level, serious and organized corruption, CSP, as part of the Alliance Against Corruption (AAC), organized a dinner conference with the honourable members of the Public Accounts Committee and the Legal Affairs Committee of parliament at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel on 30th September 2019. The meeting was jointly planned and organized by the AAC and the Parliament Secretariat. The dinner conference brought together members of parliament, AAC secretariat staff, Read more…

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Campaign for a Transparent and Accountable Extractive Industry

The extractive industry in Malawi has the potential to bring much-needed resources to the country and facilitate development. However, this cannot come at the expense of those communities where mining activities take place. This project aims to empower communities to hold companies to account when their activities cause loss and damage, and to their commitments for compensation and development investment. At the same time, it advocates for an industry that is well regulated and runs Read more…

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Engaging media and civil society in tackling corruption

This week, members of the media and civil society gathered to develop skills and improve collaboration in efforts to tackle corruption. The programme was organised as part of the United Against Serious and Organised Corruption project. Participants considered various topics including: Recognising and understanding corruption National and international laws relating to corruption Investigative journalism techniques Collaboration between media and civil society Representatives of well known media outlets gathered with members of civil society corruption. Together Read more…

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Promoting Participatory and Inclusive Development Projects

Working in partnership with Find Your Feet to promote participatory and inclusive development in Likoma and Rumphi districts. This project is supported by the Tilitonse Foundation with funding from the European Union. The project seeks to address the issue of misuse of funds at local government level by developing grassroots advocacy for change. One key activity is the development of accountability clubs that can track public expenditure and hold duty bearers to account. Project Outcomes Read more…

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Community, Youth and Children for Change

The overall goal is to contribute to creating an environment in which children are safeguarded and empowered to effectively participate in public life, development, survival and protection initiatives at a local level. Intended Outcomes To achieve this goal, there are four long term outcomes that the project intends to achieve: 1. Skilled, knowledgeable and functional community structures where children, youths and other vulnerable groups meaningfully participate Having community structures that are active is pivotal for Read more…

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Legal Support Team

Legal representation is out of reach for the majority of Malawians. It’s either not available, or what services are provided are prohibitively expensive. The legal support team aims to give people access to justice through representation and mediation services. This includes providing access to legal advice and support through our paralegal clinic in Mzuzu and community paralegals in Karonga and Nkhata Bay. Cases covered are principally related to gender-based violence, employment issues and land rights. Read more…

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