ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE
CTPD endeavors to influence and engagement effective responsive policy and tax reforms to attain equitable and fair re-distribution…
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The trade policy programme focuses on activities and initiatives aimed at bridging existing trade policy capacity and knowledge gaps among civil society…
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The Agriculture and Trade programme aims to engage government and other stakeholders on policy matters Surrounding agriculture trade the..
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The Centre for Trade Policy and Development(CTPD) is a non-profit, membership based trade policy think tank established in 2004.
Formerly known as the ‘Civil Society Trade Network of Zambia’ (CSTNZ), the organisation has progressed from being a network to being a think tank. The organisation is affiliated to Africa Trade Networks (ATN), Our World Is Not For Sale Network (OWINFS), Southern African People Solidarity Network (SAPSN) and has a membership of 16 local Non-governmental Organisations and individual members.
CTPD aims to promote equitable pro-poor trade policies and practices in Zambia through trade reform at national, regional and international levels. In addition the organisation Facilitates the participation of member organizations and stakeholders to ensure that trade and investment serves as a tool for poverty eradication.
Network Members
Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR)
The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) is an anti-poverty civil society network that has been building the voice for the poor in the fight against poverty…
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Consumer Unity Society Trust (CUST)
Established in Zambia in 2000, CUTS International, Lusaka has been functioning as a centre for action (policy) research, advocacy and networking on issues of trade…
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CARITAS Zambia
CARITAS Zambia is a Catholic Organization that is an integral structure of the Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC). The Episcopal Conference (or Bishops Conference) is a permanent grouping of…
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Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ)
EAZ is a non-partisan body whose membership includes experts in the areas of economics, business administration and allied fields…
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