Date: 06/12/2024
Duration: 17:30-21:00 (CAT)
Location: Online
Exploring access, inclusion and opportunity in Zambia
For their final event of 2024, the Commonwealth Alumni Association of Zambia (CAAZ) will bring alumni together to discuss factors influencing access to opportunities in Zambia.
The discussion will cover topics related to:
- Equitable scholarship opportunities and the barriers to achieving gender balance
- The importance of digital inclusion and the impact of digital literacy initiatives for marginalised communities
- The availability and effectiveness of career development resources for underrepresented groups and their impact on creating equitable professional opportunities
- Evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives that promote equal education opportunities for boys and girls, particularly in STEM and the arts
- Strategies and metrics for measuring inclusivity in the workplace, focusing on gender sensitive practices and support for people with disabilities
- Accessibility of funding and mentorship for entrepreneurs
- The impact of inclusive policies in reducing inequality
- The impact of target skills development programmes in reducing employment gaps and preparing individuals for emerging industries
This will be shared with registered attendees.
Kaunda Yamba, Medical Doctor and Clinical Microbiologist (2014 and 2021 Commonwealth Scholar)
Shilton Mavule, Monitoring and Evaluation Remote Consultant (2023 Commonwealth Scholar)
Dr Young Kafwembe, Lecturer, Banking and Finance (2019 Commonwealth Scholar)
Dr Nchimunya Muleya, Lecturer, University of Zambia (2016 Commonwealth Scholar)
Professor Wilma Nchito, Associate Professor and Senior Researcher, Centre for Urban Research and Planning, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, School of Natural Sciences, University of Zambia
Chishimba Nakamba Mulamba, Researcher and Public Policy expert (2016 Commonwealth Scholar)
