SDG Philanthropy Platform Zambia

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1 Brief Report On The Launch Workshop Taj Pamodzi Hotel - Lusaka 20 th October 2016

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3 Executive Summary The Sustainable Development Goals Philanthropy Platform (SDG PP) is a joint, global initiative that seeks to strengthen the engagement and role of philanthropy in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, deepen partnerships between governments, philanthropy, and other stakeholders, and increase understanding of philanthropy s added value to planning, implementation, and monitoring of the SDGs. This initiative is led by UNDP, the Foundation Center and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), with funding support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, The MasterCard Foundation, the Ford Foundation and others. In Zambia, the SDG Philanthropy Platform operates under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator, collaborating with government and other stakeholders: foundations, as well as NGOs and businesses. It receives technical support from UNDP Global Policy Centre in Istanbul and financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Zambia is the fifth country where the platform is being established, and the third in Africa, in addition to Kenya, Ghana, Colombia, and Indonesia. The overall objectives of the launch workshop were: To convene philanthropic actors, the government, and the UN in Zambia and introduce stakeholders to the SDG Philanthropy Platform. To identify priorities and explore concrete ways for foundations and their partners to develop a structured dialogue between the government and the UN, the private sector and civil society, on leveraging resources for common objectives, specifically the SDGs. To identify the next steps for the SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia. The workshop was held with a key focus on the theme of the platform in Zambia - the well-being of children. This provided a key opportunity for participants to consider philanthropy s role in three areas of children s well-being including, health; early childhood development and education; and sustainable livelihoods for families. Over 80 participants attended the launch workshop from a variety of sectors including local and global philanthropy, the UN System, civil society, government, the private sector, Faith Based Organizations and groups, youth, academia, and bilateral partners. The broad spectrum of attendees was evidence of the diverse philanthropic sector that exists in Zambia. Various elements of the workshop converged to highlight the role of philanthropy in achieving the SDGs, especially the SDGs linked to the well-being of children. Those who were invited and attended the workshop were: Philanthropy: both local and global foundations or philanthropy organizations including, HML Foundation, Luapula Foundation, Mulumbo Early Childhood Care and Development Foundation, Keepers Zambia Foundation, Rotary, Zambia Governance Foundation, Musangu Foundation, Edusport Foundation, Stephen Lewis Foundation, Lumos Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, US Africa Development Foundation, The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, ChildFund, VVOB. Government and Parastatals: Ministry of Youth Sport and Child Development, Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare, National AIDS Council, Central Statistical Office, Ministry of National Development Planning, National Food and Nutrition Commission. The following ministries, although invited, were unable to send representation: Ministry of General Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Local Government and Housing. 3

4 Faith-Based Organizations and Groups: National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá ís of Zambia, Joint Country Programme - Christian Aid, Norwegian Church Aid and Dan Church Aid, Presentation Sisters, Churches Health Association of Zambia, Makeni Islamic Trust, Zambia Anglican Council, Catholic Relief Services, Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) (formally Zambia Episcopal Conference), and others. Non-Governmental Organizations & Civil Society Organizations: Marie Stopes Zambia, Mara Mentor, AMREF Health Africa, Camfed, International Trust for the Education of Zambian Orphans, Africare, Save the Children, CSO SDG Campaign, Civil Society for Poverty Reduction, Advocacy for Child Justice, Child Helpline, Sport-Aid Zambia, Vowaza and others. Academia: University of Zambia, Zambia Centre for Applied Health Research and Development Private Sector and corporate philanthropic entities: Standard Chartered Bank, Zambia Business in Development Facility, Zambia Association of Manufacturers, BongoHive, Lafarge Foundation, Airtel, MTN, Konkola Copper Mines and others. Youth: UN Youth Partnership Platform Zambia Key opportunities that emerged from the launch workshop: The Zambian philanthropic sector is diverse and offers many assets critical to the implementation of the SDGs. Philanthropy is an important partner to the government in implementing and achieving the SDGs, which necessitates the engagement of local corporate philanthropy and faith based organizations. The SDG Philanthropy Platform must find ways to leverage coordination with other platforms. The SDG Philanthropy Platform can research successful interventions and present opportunities for scaling-up and leapfrogging on ideas from Ghana and Kenya. The SDGs cannot be achieved without investing in children. The well-being of children is a cross-cutting issue and efforts to improve the well-being of children in a holistic way must include a multitude of stakeholders. Greater understanding and inclusion of those at most risk of being left behind, especially children, is essential to achievement of the SDGs and will be a central focus of the SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia. UN in Zambia: FAO, UNIC, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNAIDS, IOM, UN HABITAT, UNODC, UNDP. Bilateral partners: SIDA, USAID, Germany Embassy, DFID and others. 4

5 Opening The launch of SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia took place on October 20th 2016 in Lusaka, under the frame of leaving no one behind, with an emphasis on the well-being of children. The event was opened by remarks delivered by Ms. Janet Rogan, UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia; Mr. Ed Cain, Vice President for Grant Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; and Dr. Auxilia Ponga, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Development Planning. Welcome Address Ms. Janet Rogan, UN Resident Coordinator, Zambia Honorable Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Development Planning, Dr. Auxilia Ponga, Vice President of Grant Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Edmund Cain, Representatives of philanthropy organizations, civil society, media and colleagues, I am delighted to join you to open this inaugural workshop to activate a SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia. Congratulations to UN colleagues and our partners, the Government of Zambia, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and others for the successful launch. The aim of the Philanthropy Platform in Zambia is to galvanise multistakeholder partnerships to support Zambia make progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by It will operate within the frame of Leaving No One Behind, in particular emphasis on the well-being of children and working with disadvantaged communities, including those affected by HIV/AIDS. Ladies and Gentlemen, We are at an historic transition of humanity. We have entered an era of sustainability and partnerships with a global commitment to fulfil the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda focuses on the three interconnected elements of sustainable development: inclusive economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. It aims to ensure in a near future that everyone can lead a life of dignity without destroying the planet s potential to provide for future generations. The 2030 Agenda is anchored by 17 ambitious Sustainable Development Goals, 169 targets and a global indicator framework. The SDGs are universal and apply to all countries regardless of their level of development; they are in particular relevant to Zambia to realise its Vision to become a more equal, just and prosperous middle income country by

6 It has been recognized that all countries must do their part; and the UN is confident that Zambia, together with its partners, shall foster collective, innovative and transformative solutions to some of its complex development challenges. I am glad to note that the Government of Zambia is collaborating with the UN and other financing partners to ensure a provision of sustainable resettlement of former refugees. In 2015, countries also adopted the Addis Ababa Action Agenda recognizing that development is not primarily funded by Official Development Assistance (ODA) but domestic resources from public and private sector. The conference supported to redefine the partnership concept collaboration among multi-stakeholders for planning, innovation and implementation. The Climate Change agreement in Paris further consolidated the provision of global partnerships for planetary rights and a sustainable future for generations. Against this backdrop, global philanthropy brings sound understanding of global challenges, networks and resources, whereas local philanthropy has excellent local understanding of what works at community levels. Zambia s Philanthropy Platform will promote partnerships and systematic engagement with multi-stakeholders, including philanthropy, government, civil society, private sector and youth. One of the key task for the Philanthropy Platform in Zambia is to contribute to development debates and implementation at both the national and global levels. Ladies and gentlemen, The launch of the Philanthropy Platform in Zambia, one of the fifth priority countries, marks the beginning of a progress we aim to make, together. I am hopeful that the participants will explore concrete ways for foundations and other partners to develop a structured SDG-dialogue in Zambia. I encourage all the participants to further redefine joint initiatives and commitment to the Philanthropy Platform. Key Messages Dr. Auxilia Ponga, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Development Planning The task of implementing Agenda 2030 and the SDGs is huge and poses new challenges for cooperation and coordination and requires refreshed partnerships for sustainable development and enhanced means of implementation. Multi-stakeholder partnerships are crucial for this process and for the success of Agenda The launch of the SDG Philanthropy Platform comes at an opportune time. The government must find the best possible ways of ensuring that this development is actualized through fortified partnerships. The 2030 Agenda mandates a multi-stakeholder approach, where all partners get involved in delivering development. For the new Agenda to be realized, the world must move from Billions of Dollars to Trillions of Dollars in development finance. Clearly this is an Agenda that calls for more innovative ways of financing development. Zambia is ready to partner with all stakeholders to ensure that the sustainable development becomes a reality. The Government believes that the Philanthropy sector will make a mark on the development process in this country, especially as the Government is currently developing the Seventh (7th) National Development Plan which will be the vehicle for localizing the Sustainable Development Goals. The plan has taken a multi-sectoral integrated approach to ensure that the development is done in holistic and well-coordinated manner. With the involvement and support of the SDG Philanthropy Platform, Zambia will be able realize the Sustainable Development Goals by year

7 Key Messages Mr. Edmund Cain, Vice President of Grant Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Implementation of SDGs is ultimately a country-level affair, with targets and strategies to achieve them specific to each. While every country is required to translate the SDG agenda into local circumstances, maintaining common core essence and ambition is imperative. Many countries will require assistance to improve coordination in breaking down silos among different national institutions involved in the Agenda s implementation. This support for creating civil society and multi-stakeholder engagement and ownership, and mobilizing these actors for implementation, is a potential insertion point for philanthropy. Philanthropy is progressively being seen as an important partner in advancing the implementation of global and national development plans and sustainable development at all levels. This role is particularly promising with respect to the part philanthropy can play in fostering coordination, information sharing, and measuring progress among stakeholders. Private philanthropy has convening power that can support multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly those that are inclusive of civil society and local philanthropy. We need to make sure that civil society remains an engaged part of the process of implementing the SDGs, as their involvement will be crucial for most countries to fully achieve the goals. Another key role for philanthropy is to better support efforts of governments through the provision of technical assistance, especially at the local level, to ensure that capacity issues regarding governance and accountability are also addressed to support the work of civil society on the ground. Ultimately, philanthropy has the distinct advantage of being in a position of taking a longer-term view (i.e. 15 years to meet the goals of the SDGs). We can consider funding processes that help initiate the multistakeholder partnerships necessary to ensure that all key actors across the development sector pursue common commitments. We have the potential to help fast-track development, but realizing such potential is neither a given nor a clearly defined pathway. Clarity will only come about as a result of continued dialogue as a result of these multi-stakeholder partnerships. These opportunities, as well as many others, are the aims of the SDG Philanthropy Platform, which the Hilton Foundation has been a part of since its inception in

8 Panel Conversation 1 Meeting the SDGs in Zambia: Best Pathways to Link Global Goals, National Priorities and the Efforts of Philanthropy, The Sustainable Development Goals are a global initiative; however, their success depends on local implementation. Following the adoption of the Global Goals in 2015, we now have initial experiences of how countries envision the implementation of the goals according to local contexts. Strong leadership from all parts of society, including government, civil society, business and philanthropy is essential. Equally important are, effective and inclusive policies, national and global collaboration, and local engagement in implementing the SDGs for all people: children, youth, women, and men. In practical terms, the SDGs must be integrated into national development plans and governments must lead on finding effective ways to engage various stakeholders in implementation. Key challenges that will be faced are capturing data on the efforts of various stakeholders in working towards the SDGs and effective coordination to ensure coherence of policies at national and local levels as well as between various actors and institutions. However, localization of the SDGs is not a one size fits all process. Countries with different contexts and priorities will explore different approaches that fit their needs. This panel conversation, moderated by Karolina Mzyk, UNDP Turkey, focused on integrating various perspectives from the government, businesses, the UN, and philanthropy on localizing the SDGs in Zambia. The overall objectives of the session were to: 1. Understand the government s priorities for the SDGs and plans regarding the integration of the SDGS into national development plans; and the roles of other stakeholders in implementing the SDGs. 2. To generate understanding of what the philanthropy sector in Zambia is doing that directly relates to achieving the SDGs. 3. To stimulate the conversation about key elements needed for greater collaboration between philanthropy and the government in achieving the SDGs. Representing local philanthropy was Ms. Charity Limula, Director, Henry Morrison Limula (HML) Foundation. She highlighted that philanthropy has a huge role to play in working towards achievement of the SDGs. The HML Foundation focuses on education, in particular literacy, and has a specific project that restores public libraries so that the public, including children have access to literature and opportunities to read. Their efforts align strongly to SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Ms. Limula amplified that achieving SDG 4 requires many resources, partnerships, and diverse approaches. Partnerships and collaboration with the private sector is key. The HML Foundation is already working with businesses to regenerate libraries and endeavors to expand these partnerships. The second speaker was Mr. Ernest Muwamba, National Coordinator, Zambia Business in Development Facility, a multi-stakeholder platform, comprising champions from business, government, donors and civil society in Zambia, that engages business, facilitates dialogue and innovation, and supports public private partnership action on key business and development challenges ( zbidf.org/). He strongly voiced the role that coordinated philanthropic efforts have in development, especially in working towards achievement of the SDGs. Mr. Muwamba stressed the importance of moving beyond Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, into businesses creating social value from their investments. Several examples were shared which highlighted how multinational companies have created social value along their value chain, and Mr. Muwamba stressed that these kind of approaches are critically needed in Zambian companies. Only when this occurs will we be able to address the huge resource needs of the SDGs. 8

9 Mr. Francis Mpampi, Deputy Director at the Ministry of National Development Planning echoed the words of the Permanent Secretary that philanthropy is a key actor in making development achievements and stressed that the government is currently working on integrating the SDGs into the Seventh National Development Plan, which will be the key vehicle for localizing the SDGs. The government is committed to defining and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships for the SDGs and has ensured that the government will work with an array of stakeholders around the SDG targets. Mr. George Okech, FAO Representative, highlighted the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to achieving the SDGs. He underscored the partnership the UN in Zambia has with the government, captured in the Zambia-United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework ( ). This Framework is inspired by the vision and ambition of Agenda 2030 and highlights that transformation and development require true partnerships, sustained investment, and radical thinking; critical elements that philanthropy is able to provide. Mr. Okech echoed that the SDG Philanthropy Platform can provide a stage for foundations and other partners to engage in a structured dialogue and actions for the SDGs. Key conclusions: Zambian philanthropy is diverse and manifests in various shapes and forms, ranging from institutionalized independent foundations, to corporate philanthropy, to faith based giving. It is recognized that these are valuable partners with resources, which all have a role to play in providing leadership and aligning investments to the SDGs. The Zambian Private Sector must be encouraged to join the Agenda 2030 conversation and mobilized to make their investments align to the SDGs. New transformative approaches are needed that move beyond business as usual models, based on CSR approaches for development, to win-win partnerships where having a good business is equivalent to making business advancements count for society. Growth of corporate foundations can offer a bridge to business to facilitate new business models which offer greater investments aligned to the SDGs. Localizing the SDGs in Zambia will require the government to take a new, robust role couched in extraordinary leadership and facilitation in bringing various actors and resources together. The government will need to play a strong role in fostering coordination and collaboration at all levels, including at subnational and district levels, which require increased capacity building and awareness raising, however success will be based on service provision. All forms of leadership will be critical, including traditional leadership. As philanthropic efforts towards development have traditionally not been counted or factored into national or local development plans and development statistics in Zambia, concerted efforts are needed to improve data gaps. There are however, opportunities, spearheaded by the government, to address these challenges. Closer engagement of government with various actors including philanthropy in developing and implementing national development plans is a critical way for philanthropy to add value to the development discussion and agenda; adding to greater ownership of the SDGs and development targets. Technological and innovative solutions and best practices from other countries are needed to help to mitigate current challenges. Philanthropy is a critical actor that can assist. An example shared was low birth registration (around 20%), an extremely centralized process in Lusaka, which results in many children in rural areas not being registered as citizens, which negatively impacts them in many spheres of life including, impeded access to registration at schools, high levels of child marriage, etc. 9

10 An Introduction to the SDG Philanthropy Platform A short presentation was delivered by Ms. Heather Grady, Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers, which provided a succinct overview of the SDG Philanthropy Platform, the objectives of the platform at the national level, key partners involved, and what the platform offers. Participants were able to see the value in the SDG Philanthropy Platform and its manifestation and value in other priority countries. To commence her presentation, Ms. Grady gave a very quick outline of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and emphasized that the Sustainable Development Framework is a defining moment in history that is relevant to philanthropy in several ways. She highlighted that this global framework provides a taxonomy and classification system that all of the world s governments and the UN system, and increasingly business, civil society, and philanthropy are using and aligning to. It is also an opportunity to leverage more limited resources with official funding, government policy making, and other foundations. Increasingly, governments are recognizing the role and value of the philanthropy sector and in some countries, providing a more enabling environment for philanthropy to operate and contribute to the SDGs. 10

11 Some pathways for philanthropy to contribute to the SDGs through harnessing philanthropy s potential and addressing challenges in the philanthropy sector were presented. It was noted that philanthropy has a lot to offer. In terms of resources, foundations will contribute at least USD 364 million towards the SDGs. Philanthropy also has a very strong convening and alliance building capacity, coupled with the freedom to take risks, test new solutions, and lead on innovations. The sector has strong local knowledge and a history of working with communities, civil society, and advocates. Areas which the philanthropic sector lags behind on are, lack of transparency, fragmented giving, disconnection with national development plans which limits impact, and sometimes philanthropy is not fully aware of the ecosystem in which it operates. Ms. Grady pinpointed that through recognition of the challenges that philanthropy faces and the value they bring, the SDG Philanthropy Platform was created, to help the world achieve the SDGs. Two initial goals drove the creation of the platform: 1. Greater understanding by the philanthropy sector of the SDG agenda and process, 2. Greater understanding by the UN, governments, private sector, and civil society of the role and potential of philanthropy to contribute to sustainable development. Through the establishment of the SDG Philanthropy Platform in 2014 initially in Kenya, the platform has expanded to other countries around the world including Colombia, Indonesia, and Ghana. Zambia is the fifth focus country and the third in Africa. Ms. Grady noted that the SDG Philanthropy Platform has already brought benefits to foundations, including: the ability to have country-specific information at their fingertips; access to maps of the ecosystem of actors for foundation s priority areas; the ability to locate and identify funding partners and allies in a more systematic and reputable way; more accessible and productive entry points to the government, UN, and other institutional donors; and critically the ability to draw on reliable and accurate data that others are collecting to measure progress by. To round off the conversation, Ms. Grady highlighted some challenges that we face in achieving the SDGs. These include, a lack of capacity on many levels; data systems are underdeveloped; government s lack priority in synergizing the SDG Framework with National Development Plans; there is a lack of coordination amongst various actors as well as the inability to acknowledge or marshal additional private resources from the private sector or philanthropy to public goals in a coherent manner; and there is competition amongst implementers. Drawing on lessons learned from the other priority countries, Ms. Grady tied in how the SDG Philanthropy Platform has worked to address some of the challenges. Critically, governments must start viewing philanthropy as an ally and partner, not just a source of additional funding; an enabling environment must be fostered to encourage those already operating to continue and encourage more investments; partnerships and commitments must be publicly acknowledged to increase trust; and philanthropy must align their work and funding plans with national development plans and priorities and share data to increase transparency and trust. Crucially, measuring progress towards the SDGs should involve all actors, including philanthropy. 11

12 Panel Conversation 2 Data and knowledge management: Opportunities and Challenges for data capturing and sharing on philanthropic giving towards the SDGs in Zambia. Capturing and sharing data on philanthropic giving towards the SDGs in Zambia was the focus of the second panel conversation, bringing speakers from Foundation Center, Lumos Foundation, and the Central Statistical Office of Zambia. The main purpose of this panel conversation was to identify the opportunities that exist for philanthropic investments and collaborations in improving data availability for SDGs as well as opportunities and challenges for data analysis and sharing. The session was moderated by Chinwe Ogbonna, Deputy Representative, UNFPA Zambia. Ms. Nchimunya Nkombo, Principal Statistician, Central Statistical Office opened the session presenting on what and how data can already be collected based on current practices, opportunities for collecting data against the SDG indicators, and the prevailing enabling environment for data generation in Zambia. Cap no. 127 of the Laws of Zambia guides the formulation of statistical policy, collection and dissemination of National Official Statistics through various data collection processes. She highlighted that there are ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for the production of data in Zambia, which include legal reform of the Statistical Act (1964) and strengthening the National Statistical System (NSS), to reflect the current socio economic situation where there are different data needs and sources, especially with the adoption of the SDGs. Strengthening of the NSS has led to all data producers becoming part of the system, with all statistical production being coordinated by the Central Statistical Office, under standardized methodologies. Through this improvement, collaboration among various stakeholders will be enhanced. Ms. Nkombo highlighted that there are several opportunities for better data capture and sharing on the SDGs amongst various stakeholders, including philanthropy. These include promoting a culture of data use; investing in further coordination, institutional analytical capacity and M&E systems; domestication of the SDGs through national development plans and their related data 12

13 generation sources; decentralization and devolution of fiscal authority to subnational structures (district councils etc.); public-private networks that incorporate the voices of the marginalized; and greater political commitment to evidence-based policy development and programme planning. Mr. Arif Ekram, Global Partnerships Liaison at Foundation Center, spoke on the importance of data, building a culture of data and the need for capacity building, framing it in the context of SDGfunders and the Zambia SDG page data. He presented on the need to capture international philanthropic data to bring transparency to the social/development sector. Through the work of Foundation Center in capturing data, philanthropy has a better platform to engage in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key to the presentation was a graphic emphasis that data on philanthropic giving for Zambia has already been captured on SDGfunders.org, with a value of $286 million in grants from , however a large amount of information has not yet been captured. Critical was the depiction of foundation or philanthropic funding to the SDGs in Zambia for the period , with a value of over $137 million. Key takeaways: Zambia has made efforts to create an enabling environment for data capturing and sharing amongst various stakeholders. The Central Statistical Office has to lead and champion the cause to ensure greater collaboration among all stakeholders, including philanthropy. Capturing of funding and grant making by the philanthropic sector has started, but data is missing. There must be greater efforts to accurately capture philanthropic giving towards the SDGs. SDGfunders online is already a good database and resource. Innovative approaches to capture data on marginalized groups, including marginalized children is needed. Leaving no one behind is a key tenant of the SDGs, and data collection must reflect this. Mr. Nolan Quigley, Head of the Advocacy and Campaigns Unit, Lumos Foundation, shed light on considerations in taking forward advocacy for SDG philanthropy in Zambia; and how data can be used to capture the voices of marginalized populations. He underscored that the SDGs contain strong commitments to end violence against children, to address discrimination, health inequalities and provide education for all; essentially, they promise to leave no one behind. A message that rang clear in his presentation was that all children count, but not all children are counted in data and that there needs to be data innovation to ensure that no child is left behind. Mr. Quigley highlighted various data challenges that must be overcome to ensure that marginalized children are reached, with recommendations to include children living outside of households or parental care in disaggregated data; to collect data on key markers for vulnerability, risk and disadvantage; to develop and support innovative approaches to data collection which assess all children, including innovative ways of using and improving household survey data; and to build on sectoral expertise and experience. 13

14 Thematic Break-out Discussions Three break out discussions were held, with an overall focus on the well-being of young children, to garner various perspectives and ideas on how to collaborate for transformative solutions. As the thematic area to be addressed through the platform is the well-being of children, a multi-sectoral approach to addressing the needs of children such as education, health, including HIV / AIDS, livelihoods in a holistic way is critical. The conversations in the break out groups addressed the issue of leaving no one behind how philanthropy understands and supports populations which are at biggest risk of exclusion and hence not reaching the Global Goals. Elements of discussion included: illuminating collaborative approaches, possibilities for transformative solutions, current government priorities for each thematic area, geographical targets, and identification of gaps where participants believe more collaborative efforts between foundations, UN, government, private sector and civil society organizations would enable faster, deeper achievement of the SDGs. Break out 1: Health and the well-being of children This session discussed various dimensions and drivers for ensuring health provision to all, including insurance, services and financing. Key questions posed were: How can the domestication of the SDGs drive scalable solutions to health challenges and achieving health access to all by 2030? What delivery models are possible to enable meeting health related SDGs with a focus on children? Moderator: Kryticous Patrick Nshindano, Executive Director, Civil Society for Poverty Reduction. 14

15 Key discussants: Shaheen Kassim-Lakha, Director, International Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; Christopher Chikatula, Country Coordinating Mechanism Focal Point, Global Fund; Dennis Nyati, CSO SDG Campaign Project Manager Key Issues and Challenges Identified: Philanthropy as a sector has not typically been engaged with the ecosystem in which it operates. There is an urgent need to change this and ensure greater involvement. There are large gaps in the health sector including data needs, lack of transparency, lack of capacity and service delivery needs, amongst others. The SDGs provide an integrated framework to work on gaps and needs. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an example of a foundation that has linked and aligned their work to specific targets in the SDGs. Focusing on the overall well-being of children, a multisectoral issue, requires inter-sectoral collaboration. We must look at health for children in a holistic manner. Child development is not just about investing in one sector, such as health alone. There is an extremely high return on investments, with investments in children and health. There has been a lack of engagement at the community level, especially of marginalized and disadvantaged populations, even though this is where the challenges and gaps are felt most strongly. There has been a lack of inclusivity in development: Policies and political will to solve health challenges are critical, but there is a struggle to see where philanthropy links to the government. The private sector has traditionally not been involved in the health sector. There is a need to increase interest, coordination, and voice from the private sector, but this requires efforts on both sides. Multiplicity and duplication of health interventions remains a challenge. The private sector and philanthropy are hugely untapped resources, but it is unclear to stakeholders what their unique role is and the sustainability of investments from the private sector and philanthropy. Government knowledge of efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of these sectors is little. This has manifested in the private sector and philanthropy being highly uninvolved in the Sector Advisory Group on health. Recommendations and actions: Philanthropy must see the SDG Framework as a guiding star an opportunity to leverage its future investments with other partners to assist Zambia in making progress on the goals. The well-being of children is an inter-sectoral issue, with health being a key component. Although there is one defined goal on health within the SDG Framework, philanthropic actors must see that their work aligns to many of the SDGs and health is an inter-connected issue, tied to other goals. Promotion of cross sector integration is needed to enhance effective provision of health sensitive interventions e.g. education, water & sanitation, environment etc. The SDG PP can promote models or develop and drive more coordinated and inter-sectoral efforts to avoid duplication. Working with a variety of actors and stakeholders to achieve health related goals for children will be essential. As an example, the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund in Zambia includes stakeholders from various sectors. Lessons from the MDGs must be drawn what worked and what didn t. What can we scale-up? Philanthropic actors, including faith based organizations and civil society have good links to communities and advocates. They are the connective tissue that links and drives the government to deliver services for the people. Their relationships with these stakeholders must be enhanced. There is an overall need to strengthen cross-sector and Public Private Partnerships although this pathway is not clear, but there is a need to work on ways to move forward. The SDG Philanthropy Platform can help to link philanthropy to the government and other actors, with the UN as a key connector. New investments from different actors for the health sector are needed. We need to look at models of social enterprise that are already working and scale these up. Striving for universal health care in line with SDGs will change the health sector and service delivery 15

16 Break out 2: Early childhood development and education According to evidence, ages zero to five are the most important part of a person s life and a child s experiences in those years makes a huge difference in their future well-being and their contributions to society. This session explored different components of Early Childhood Development Programming. Quality Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education delivered through a holistic and an integrated approach, is an important accelerator for SDG achievements. Participants explored how stakeholders can support integrated ECD programming to achieve the SDGs related to ECD and education in Zambia. Moderator: Tara O Connell, Chief of Education, UNICEF Key discussants: Musonda Mofu National Food and Nutrition Commission Mary Katepa Bwalya National Professional Officer- WHO Fred Nkowe Technical Specialist-Education Programme, Save the Children Bertha Mpepo Program Manager, SCORE ECD- CRS Zambia Maureen Kumwenda Social Welfare Officer- Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Key Issues and Challenges Identified: Overall, there is a lack of documented information in this sector The Ministry of Education has developed a number of framework documents that are guiding provision of ECE such as: ECE policy framework, costed ECE policy implementation plan, curriculum framework, teacher education curriculum framework and development of the Early Learning and Development Standards. Lack of financial and human resources (teachers), a weak implementation of policy documents and education materials, low capacity, and lack of scale are key challenges. In 2012, government entered in direct service provision. Prior to this much of the ECE services were in the hands of the private sector, civil society etc. With government s involvement in service provision, ECE Centers are being annexed to existing primary schools with over 1,500 ECE Centers established through government involvement. Currently 25% of grade 1 entrants have had preschool experience indicating a low access rate to ECE especially in rural areas. As part of the policy implementation plan, Government has developed a low cost model to accelerate expansion in ECE access. There are multiple sectors involved in the area of ECD however coordination is a major challenge. Currently, there are three ministries responsible for tackling children s issues and various other non-state actors. However, government is now working on integrating ECD in national programmes in health, nutrition, education and social welfare and aiming to improve coordination across key sectors. For this government (esp. Ministry of Health & Education) are rolling out the Care for Child Development tool in the existing programmes. Faith-based organizations provide a holistic approach to ECD incorporating aspects of health, nutrition, sanitation, shelter, and child protection. They work in conjunction with government and communities. Early childhood nutrition is a critical component of early childhood development and although there are efforts to develop policies, guidelines, and programmes on childhood nutrition, there are challenges in terms of capacity building and lack of scale. The recommended 80% of the population has not been reach with nutrition guidelines. Holistic approaches and corresponding partnerships for ECD are needed. The private sector is now joining efforts with the government and other actors. Actors to take key roles. E.g. Central Government to move away from service provision and facilitate policies and the contributions of others. A lack of a focus on water and hygiene in ECD is a major gap and challenge. Children with disabilities fall through the gaps. 16

17 Recommendations and actions: There is need for enhanced acknowledgments of linkages between ECD and ECE, seeing it as life cycle approach where development is on a continuum and all stages are crucial. Greater multi-sectoral coordination is necessary to harmonize the different models of ECD/ECE being used and ensure a coherent and coordinated package of interventions on the ground. The SDG PP can help in mapping and coordination efforts through completing a comprehensive mapping with the policies, main actors, gap analysis, successful interventions, existing centres, and options for scaling up. It is necessary to analyse and revise current models and bring in experiences from others to have a holistic approach (education, child protection, health, nutrition, etc. services) that support a healthy child. Training of teachers must be decentralized to district and community levels as this is where the knowledge stays and practice occurs. The SDG PP can help involve and broker greater partnerships with the private sector and philanthropy. Rural areas are underserved; therefore, these sectors can help to establish ECD services in rural communities. There is a need to harness innovative ideas and use technology such as radios and new applications to deliver services. Break out 3: Sustainable livelihoods for families Despite strong economic growth of Zambia, not all households have reached sustainable livelihoods. Families in rural areas are often at disadvantage. How can philanthropy, civil society organizations and faith based groups work with the government and the UN to create sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in Zambia? Moderator: Sister Lynette Rodrigues, PBVM Key discussants: Alex Chileshe, National Coordinator, UN-HABITAT; Government Representative; Dereje Adugna, National Director, ChildFund Key Issues and Challenges Identified: Overall economic growth in the country has not resulted in a substantive reduction of poverty and increased livelihoods for the majority. Some reasons for this are lack of policy coherence, as well as a mismatch between planned budgets and resources available for implementation. A focus area for Seventh National Development Plan is diversification of the economy to address poverty reduction and to move away from over-dependency of one single commodity copper. Agriculture has been identified as the focus sector, the key is to see what can be done differently. There is a need to look at agriculture from a holistic, sustainable development perspective (social, economic and environmental dimensions). A key focus for agriculture and farming could be economic empowerment focusing on enhancing farmers skills in marketing, value addition and collaboration between producers (farmers groups). It is key to make agriculture a business and change mindsets that farming is not a poor man s activity. There are a lot of opportunities in Zambia for sustainable development, however the youth dependency ratio is close to 80%. Most rural people spend a large part of their income on food (66%), thus have little money for education, health etc. Poverty is mainly rural. 17

18 There are many initiatives to address poverty and enhance the livelihoods of citizens, however actors do not share information and instead work in silos, thus wasting resources. There is a need for better data indicators, collection, and sharing so that we can address these questions: How do we know if we have reached sustainable livelihoods? What is the definition and way to measure what sustainable livelihoods for families are? What are the indicators and how is it measured? Private sector and philanthropy are less involved and their strategies (including development partners) are not always aligned to national plans, causing there to be different approaches to livelihood support. Recommendations and actions: Three key areas of importance: 1) data collection and use, 2) collaboration and partnerships, 3) government leadership There is a need to enhance platforms for coordination, to better share information, enforce coherence and reduce overlaps (policy and implementation). The government must take leadership, contextualize approaches, pursue collaborations and the UN can provide support. Data: collect philanthropic data, so that all actors know what is being done and where (using for example, SDGfunders.org). Demographic data needs to be disaggregated to lower levels, district and then constituency levels. There is a need to create a change in mindsets when it comes to farming it should be seen as a business and not just a means to meet immediate needs. Grassroots philanthropic actors, civil society, private sector have an advocacy role to play in changing mindsets. Efforts to diversify farming practices, improve access to markets, and organize famers into cooperatives can lead to improved livelihoods. Reducing risk is key to getting the private sector involved, as companies will invest when risks are smaller Development partners, including philanthropy need to better align their strategies to national plans to increase coherence. Donors often have different approaches to livelihood support. 18

19 Wrap up and next steps Paul Thomas, Strategic Advisor and Head of Office, UN Resident Coordinator s Office Following feedback from the breakout session leads, Mr. Paul Thomas, Strategic Advisor and Head of the UN Resident Coordinator s Office in Zambia summarized the proceedings of the day and identified the next steps and course of action for the SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia. He remarked that the launch workshop demonstrated that philanthropy is an important partner to the government in implementing and achieving the SDGs. Zambian philanthropy has a very diverse nature which offers many assets critical to the implementation of the SDGs, including knowledge of local conditions, technical skills, as well as resources and a strong commitment to find and apply innovative approaches. Critically, philanthropy needs an enabling environment to engage and implement the SDGs in collaboration with others. One aspect of this is creating a space for philanthropy to contribute, which the government can facilitate and ensure that philanthropic contributions are included in and counted against the national development plans. In Zambia, philanthropy focuses their interventions at community level. This creates an opportunity to collaborate at scale because the success of achieving the SDGs will largely depend on capacities and resources at the sub national level. The SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia is able to learn from and build on the experiences from other countries in this area. With these ample opportunities, there are also some challenges. These include lack of philanthropic data, lack of coordination and sectoral siloes. Government has a huge task not only to ensure and facilitate coherence within and between different government departments, but also to create effective coordinating structures to enable nongovernmental stakeholders participation. Lastly, the thematic focus of the SDG Philanthropy Platform the well-being of children- is very apt. Over 50 percent of the Zambian population is under the age of 18 years. They are a critical mass and a sector of the population that will provide promise for the country. Targeting the well-being of children will be an accelerator for many SDGs. Mr. Thomas presented some next steps and course of action for the SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia. He noted that the SDG Philanthropy Platform is an important initiative that will contribute to a multi-stakeholder and coordinated approach to the SDGs, with the specific inclusion of philanthropy. It will respond to the critical need of more coordination as well as testing new multistakeholder approaches. The Platform will undertake a mapping of SDG processes in the country as well as mapping what different organizations and institutions are doing for the well-being of children, including policies, initiatives, actors involved and successful interventions. Following this, an analysis will be made of how these organizations, actors, policies and interventions can be brought to scale at a national level. The conversation in the break out groups demonstrated that solutions do exist but lack of scale is a huge gap which prevents progress. Additionally, the Platform will work strengthen key linkages between actors nationally and monitor and focus on how philanthropic interventions can support devolution in Zambia to address the challenge of building capacities at the sub national level. As data is a critical gap in Zambia, the Platform will work with local partners to build a culture of data and work towards capturing the efforts of philanthropy. Scenarios will be drafted of what it will take to deliver on specific SDGs and through this, develop business delivery models for SDGs. The National Coordinator for the SDG Philanthropy Platform will function as the primary focal point for the Platform in Zambia and will drive the process forward incountry. 19

20 Conclusion The SDG Philanthropy Platform was launched in Zambia with a focus on Leaving No One Behind, with a particular emphasis on the well-being of children as the guiding theme. It brought together a wide range of philanthropic actors, the government, and the UN in Zambia, where priorities were highlighted and concrete ways for foundations and their partners to leverage resources and ideas for common objectives, in particular the SDGs were identified. It was evident that philanthropy is a very diverse sector in Zambia and is an important partner for the government in implementing and achieving the SDGs. Next steps and key opportunities for the SDG Philanthropy Platform in Zambia were pinpointed, which will drive the momentum and direction for the platform in Going forward, the Platform will seek to enhance a multi-stakeholder and coordinated approach to the SDGs, with the strategic inclusion of the philanthropic sector. 20

21 List of participants 1. Charity Limula, Director, HML Foundation 2. Moses Zulu, CEO, Luapula Foundation 3. Catherine Musonda, Mulumbo ECCDF 4. Ronah Lubinda, Mulumbo ECCDF 5. Makabanji Mutanuka, PO, Keepers Zambia Foundation 6. Nawa Luywa, Keepers Zambia Foundation 7. Simon Bota, Past President, Rotary 8. Barbara Nost, CEO, Zambia Governance foundation 9. Matthew Banda, Director, Musangu Foundation 10. Michael Mwango, Director, Edusport Foundation 11. Patrick Mweshi, Edusport Foundation 12. Ida Mukuka, Field Representative, Stephen Lewis Foundation 13. Nolan Quigley, Head of the Advocacy and Campaigns Unit, Lumos Foundation 14. Allison Spensley, Senior Advisor, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 15. Maimuna Giwalla, VVOB 16. Shaheen Kassim-Lakha, Director, International Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation 17. Edmund Cain, Vice President of Grant Programs, Conrad N. Hilton 18. Heather Grady, Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 19. Victor Makasa, US Africa Development Foundation 20. C. Hamusushe, SCPO, Ministry of Youth Sport and Child Development 21. Simon Kamaga, Ministry of Youth Sport and Child Development 22. Vanessa Chibale, Ministry of Youth Sport and Child Development 23. Maureen Kumwenda, Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare 24. Justine Mwiinga, National AIDS Council 25. Nchimunya Nkombo, Principal Statistician, Central Statistical Office 26. Francis Mpampi, Principal Planner, Ministry of National Development Planning 27. Robinah Kwofie, Executive Director, National Food and Nutrition Commission 28. Musinda Mofi, Deputy Director, National Food and Nutrition Commission 29. Chris Chikatula, CCM/NAC (Global Fund) 30. Margaret Lengwe, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá ís of Zambia 31. Margaret Machila, Joint country Programme, Christian Aid, Norwegian Church Aid & Dan Church Aid 32. Sr. Lynette Rodrigues, Presentation Sisters 33. Karen Sichinga, Executive Director, CHAZ 34. Michael M. Kachaoni, CHAZ 35. Kapusus, Director, Makeni Islamic Trust 36. Huzaifa Jada, Makeni Islamic Trust 37. Felicia Sakala, Zambia Anglican Council 38. Bertha Phiri, CRS 39. Wendy Rowe, CRS 40. C.S. Kabeta, National Education Secretary, Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) (formally Zambia Episcopal Conference) 41. Peter Schaffler, Marie Stopes Zambia 42. Ivan Mweene, Country Representative, Mara Mentor 43. Connie Osbourne, Consultant, AMREF Health Africa 44. Regina M gijima, Director, Camfed 45. Dereje Adugna, Director, ChildFund 46. Doris Chirwa, Program Director, ChildFund 47. International Trust for the Education of Zambian Orphans, Director, Nankhonde Kasonde Van den Broek 48. Gertrude Musonda, Africare 21

22 49. Fred Nkowe, Save the Children 50. Mary Chavula, Save the Children 51. Ashley Frost, M&E Lead, USAID 52. Hanna McCarrick, Embassy of Sweden 53. George Okech, FAO 54. Brighton, UNIC 55. Chinwe Ogbonna, Dep Rep, UNFPA 56. Sibeso Mululuma, Asst. Rep, UNFPA 57. Patrick Slavin, UNICEF 58. Medhin Tsehaiu, UNAIDS 59. Abiba Tou Wane, IOM 60. Ruth Siyandi, Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF 61. Tara O Connell, UNICEF 62. Alexander Chileshe, UN HABITAT 63. Sharon Nyambe, UNODC 64. Gibson Nchimunya, Education Officer, UNICEF 65. Rodger Mwale, Health Specialist, UNICEF 66. K Yokomizo, UNDP (Global Fund) 67. Charity Sikamo, WASH in Schools, UNICEF 68. Paul Thomas, Head of Office, UNRCO 69. Matts Weurlander, Planning and Coordination Specialist, UNRCO 76. Kryticous Patrick Nshindano, Executive Director, Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 77. Josphat Njobvu, Advocacy for Child Justice 78. Theresa Kapeka, Executive Director, CHIM 79. Florence, Exec. Director, Child Helpline 80. Paul Zulu, ED, Sport-Aid Zambia 81. Ackson Banda, Executive Director, Vowaza 82. Beatrice Matafwali, Lecturer, UNZA 83. Lawrence, Zambia Centre for Applied Health Research and Development 84. Dorothy Moono, Director sales, Standard Chartered Bank 85. Mwaya Siwale, Director Sales, Standard Chartered Bank 86. Jane Daka, Assistant Director, Standard Chartered Bank 87. Ernest Muwamba, Director, Zambia Business in Development Facility 88. Maybin Nsupila, CEO, Zambia Association of Manufacturers 89. Lukonga Lundinda, Executive Director, BongoHive 90. Beatrice Kakoma, Publicity Secretary, UN YPP-Z 91. Media - Radio Phoenix, Radio Maria, Metro FM, Muvi TV, community radio stations. 70. Rekha Shresta, Communications Specialist, UNRCO 71. Mwiinga Cheelo, Coordination Officer, UNRCO 72. Lavender Degre, Communications Officer, UNDP 73. Ceri Davies, Research and Project Officer, SDG Philanthropy Platform Zambia, UNRCO 74. Karolina Mzyk, Project Manager, SDG Philanthropy Platform, UNDP Turkey 75. Dennis Nyati, CSO SDG Campaign Manager 22

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