Topic - Development Partners Support to Zambia's Green Growth Agenda: Where are we?
Background
As Zambia strives to achieve sustainable development and reduce its environmental footprint, the support of development partners is crucial. This panel discussion will bring together representatives from embassies and UN agencies to highlight their support to Zambia in fostering the green growth agenda and promoting environmental protection.
The discussion will provide an opportunity for development partners to share their perspectives on Zambia’s progress towards achieving its green growth objectives and the challenges that remain. Panelists will discuss their respective organizations’ support to Zambia, including technical assistance, capacity building, and financial resources, and highlight success stories and lessons learned.
The panel discussion will also explore ways to enhance collaboration and coordination among development partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support Zambia’s green growth agenda. Key topics to be discussed include climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable natural resource management, and environmental protection.
Key Questions:
- What is the current state of development partner support to Zambia’s green growth agenda?
- How can development partners enhance their support to Zambia to achieve its green growth objectives?
- What are the key challenges and opportunities for promoting green growth in Zambia?
Embassy of Italy
Website: https://amblusaka.esteri.it/en/
Panelist: Enrico De Agostini
The Embassy of Italy in Zambia represents the Italian government and works to strengthen diplomatic, cultural, and economic relations between Italy and Zambia. It supports development cooperation initiatives, trade partnerships, and programmes that promote sustainable growth and cultural exchange. The embassy also facilitates political dialogue, community projects, and collaboration in areas such as education, health, and environmental protection. Its mission is to deepen bilateral ties and contribute to Zambia’s development through strategic cooperation.
Lana Zutelija, European Union Delegation to Zambia
Website: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/zambia_en?s=128
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Website: https://www.undp.org/zambia
UNDP Zambia works with government, civil society, and private sector partners to promote sustainable development, good governance, climate resilience, and poverty reduction. It delivers programmes that support inclusive economic growth, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, and institutional capacity building. UNDP also assists Zambia in implementing global development frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its mission is to empower communities, strengthen systems, and help Zambia build a resilient and prosperous future.
Moderator: Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR)
Website: https://csprzambia.org/
CSPR is a Zambian civil-society network dedicated to advocating for pro-poor policies, equitable economic governance, and social justice. It conducts research, citizen engagement, and policy monitoring to ensure that national development strategies benefit vulnerable and marginalized communities. The organisation works closely with government, civil society, and development partners to influence decisions related to public finance, poverty reduction, and social protection. Its mission is to ensure that Zambia’s development process is inclusive, accountable, and centred on the needs of the poor.
