Engage for Change Stepping Stones International and SAPST are working together to promote good governance in Botswana by strengthening CSOs’ capacity to engage with policymakers and parliaments. The aim is to increase CSO participation in parliamentary processes and enhance the understanding of decision-makers to create a conducive environment for working with CSOs READ MORE CSO STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SIDA Global CSO Strengthening Programme SAPST is promoting…
Our Strategic Approach
At SAPST, we work to build a democratic culture that thrives on inclusion, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making. By focusing on empowering parliaments, promoting research-driven lawmaking, and facilitating open dialogue, our approach ensures that governance is transparent, participatory, and capable of addressing the pressing issues faced by Southern African countries today. 1. Capacity Building Empowering Legislators to Lead with Confidence At SAPST, we believe that strong…
Advancing Gender Equality and Social Justice in Legislation
Promoting gender equality and social inclusion is at the core of SAPST’s mission. We work to ensure that marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities, are represented in governance and that their voices shape the policies that affect their lives. Through our advocacy programs, SAPST supports the formation of parliamentary caucuses dedicated to promoting the rights of marginalized communities. These caucuses work to…
Empowering Institutions with Rigorous, Data-Driven Research
In today’s complex governance landscape, effective decision-making requires access to reliable, evidence-based insights. At SAPST, our research programs are designed to provide parliaments and other governance bodies with the data, analysis, and recommendations they need to develop policies that are grounded in reality and tailored to the challenges they face. We collaborate with academic institutions, civil society organizations, and policy experts to conduct research that…
Creating Spaces for Inclusive Dialogue and Effective Collaboration
Governance is most effective when it is participatory and collaborative. At SAPST, we recognize that the voices of all stakeholders—parliamentarians, civil society, government agencies, and citizens—must be heard and engaged in shaping policies and laws. Through our convening initiatives, we provide spaces where these groups can come together to discuss key legislative issues, governance challenges, and social justice priorities. Our convening programs help bridge the…
Enhancing Accountability and Transparency in Public Spending
Effective public finance management (PFM) is essential for ensuring that government resources are used efficiently and for the public good. SAPST works to strengthen parliamentary oversight of public finances by building the capacity of MPs and parliamentary committees to monitor government expenditures, scrutinize budget proposals, and assess the impact of fiscal policies. We collaborate closely with the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), providing technical support and training…
Outcome Statement – Demanding Transparency and Accountability on Public Finance Management
SAPST and ZIMCODD facilitated a capacity building workshop for Members of the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Portfolio Committee and the Public Accounts Committee on 24 and 25 June on four thematic issues falling under their oversight function on public finance management, namely; Utilization of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) Funds Implementation of Projects and Programmes under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) Public Debt Stock…
Enhancing Constructive Citizen Engagement of the State for Improved Public Policy-making and Constitutionalism
SAPST is leading a consortium of organisations, which includes VERITAS, the National Association of Youth Organisations (NAYO) and the Women’s Coalition in Zimbabwe (WCoZ), to implement a European Union supported Action to promote adherence to and implementation of the letter and the spirit of the Constitution by the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level as a result of demands emanating…
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