AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStreet Children Reintegration: Zambia’s Ministry of Community Development and Social Services says it has reintegrated 6,896 children from the streets into family homes over five years, with outreach and rescue through the Child Protection Unit, plus shelter, psychosocial support, family tracing, school re-enrolment and vocational training—while flagging shortages of transit and rehabilitation centres. Ebola Preparedness at Borders: In Nakonde, Muchinga, the Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance and preventive measures at the border, strengthening traveller screening and sanitation to reduce Ebola risk despite Zambia reporting no confirmed cases. Ecosystem Restoration for Wildlife and Livelihoods: Zambia launched the Kafue Flats Wildlife, Habitat, Health and Livelihood Project with WWF Zambia and the International Crane Foundation, targeting degraded habitat restoration, biodiversity protection, climate resilience and community-led natural resource management. Clean Energy for Rural Services: A Chinese firm donated solar mini-grid equipment worth US$350,000 to Kaumbwe (49kW PV plus 130kWh storage) to power nine schools and five rural health centres. Climate-Resilient Farming Seeds: ICRISAT and partners are expanding chickpea seed production in Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to help farmers cope with fertilizer costs, climate pressure and supply disruptions, boosting food and nutrition security. Wildlife Return Filming: “Operation Return of the Wild” will document the relocation and return of Cape buffalo and Puku antelope to Zambia’s Lower Luano Valley after poaching losses.
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