Empowering Democracy, Strengthening Institutions

We’re transforming parliamentary support by empowering leaders, strengthening institutions, and fostering inclusive governance across Southern Africa. Through our programs, we help parliaments drive transparency, social justice, and meaningful change for all citizens.

At the Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST), we are committed to strengthening democratic governance across Southern Africa. For over a decade, we have empowered parliaments to fulfil their legislative, oversight, and representative roles more effectively. Through capacity building, research, and fostering inclusive dialogue, we ensure that governance is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of all citizens, especially marginalized groups.

Vision

Excellence in Strengthening public institutions for good governance and democracy

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Vision

Promote good governance and democracy through strengthening public institutions and inclusive public engagement in Africa

Our Approach

Our approach is rooted in the belief that strong democratic institutions are the foundation of good governance. We focus on enhancing the capacity of parliaments, promoting research-driven legislative practices, and creating platforms for dialogue and collaboration. By building skills, facilitating research, and convening stakeholders across sectors, we help ensure that parliaments are better equipped to serve their people effectively.

Capacity Building

Empowering Parliaments and Leaders for Effective Governance

At SAPST, capacity building is central to our mission. We provide tailored training programs, technical assistance, and leadership development initiatives to help MPs and parliamentary staff perform their duties with confidence and competence.

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Research

Driving Evidence-Based Law Making Through Rigorous Research

At SAPST, capacity building is central to our mission. We provide tailored training programs, technical assistance, and leadership development initiatives to help MPs and parliamentary staff perform their duties with confidence and competence.

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Convening

Creating Platforms for Dialogue and Collaboration in Governance

At SAPST, capacity building is central to our mission. We provide tailored training programs, technical assistance, and leadership development initiatives to help MPs and parliamentary staff perform their duties with confidence and competence.

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Our Current Programs

At SAPST, we are dedicated to strengthening public institutions and promoting good governance through targeted regional initiatives. Our programmes focus on empowering parliaments, improving public financial management, and advancing legislative reforms that safeguard human rights and democracy.

With a strategic focus on three key countries, we are driving inclusive public engagement and fostering accountability in governance. Explore our programmes to learn how we are working to build stronger, more transparent institutions across Africa.

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Parliamentary Strengthening Programme (2020-2025)

The USAID Parliamentary Support Programme (2020-2025), implemented by SAPST, enhances the capacity of the Parliament of Zimbabwe in its law-making, oversight, and representational roles.

Advocating For Public Investment In Children

SAPST is advocating for increased public investment in children across Eastern and Southern Africa. The project focuses on boosting budget allocations for sectors that support children's survival, learning, and development, using a rights-based and participatory approach to budgeting in parliaments.

Strengthening Institutions & Youth Agency in Zimbabwe Accountability Narratives

(#SIYA) initiative aims to foster youth integrity in the fight against corruption. Through 'Integrity Icons,' the program inspires behavioral change by empowering young leaders to learn, mobilize, and engage others in anti-corruption efforts.

The National Assembly continued with sitting this week.

On Tuesday, 23 February, the Speaker of Parliament Hon Advocate Jacob Francis Mudenda swore in new Members of Parliament nominated by the MDC-T party to fill the vacancies that occurred among the Party-List Members of the National Assembly following the recall of Members by the MDC-T. The following MPs were sworn in under Proportional Representation: […]

MPs urge Government to adequately fund the Education sector

Members of Parliament have implored Government to adequately fund the education sector and look into the welfare of teachers to ensure improved results of learners. They said this after the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon. Caine Mathema, tabled a Ministerial statement in Parliament on Tuesday on the 2020 Grade Seven Examination results. The […]

Report on Response to GBV during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Women Affairs, Community and Smes Development Committee Chairperson, Hon Chido Madiwa (Mutasa North ZANU PF) on Tuesday tabled a report in Parliament to ascertain the level of service delivery to survivors of Gender Based Violence by the Government at safe shelters and One Stop Centres, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The specific objectives of the inquiry that was […]