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Zambia

Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP)

Description

The Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP) is a cornerstone of Zambia’s social protection system, which currently reaches more than 1.3 million households nationwide. The Government of Zambia is now working to scale it up through a Cash-Plus approach targeting two million households by 2030, combining regular cash transfers with complementary services, including nutrition support for mothers and young children, education support for girls, and climate‑resilient livelihood opportunities.

Programme Milestones and Resources

Core Milestones

Pre-plan

The pre-plan document details the current context, main objectives and approach of the programme, linkages with the Global Alliance, estimated costs and support needs.

Non-binding Expression of Interest (EOI)

By submitting EOIs, Alliance members indicate their willingness to contribute to the knowledge, technical or financial gaps identified by the government requesting support.

Related Updates

Stage

  1. Country request and assessment
  2. Programme planning
  3. Matchmaking
  4. Implementation planning
  5. Implementation and learning

Policy Instruments

Engaged Alliance Members

  • Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)

  • African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • BRAC

  • Brazil

  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

  • Innovations for Poverty Action

  • International Labour Organization (ILO)

  • SUN Movement

  • United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

  • United Kingdom

  • Village Enterprise

  • World Bank Group (WBG)

  • World Food Programme (WFP)

  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  • World Vision International