CONVENING

Fostering Dialogue for Collaborative Governance

At SAPST, we create platforms for open dialogue and collaboration between parliaments, civil society, government institutions, and citizens. Our convening efforts bring diverse stakeholders together to shape policies, promote transparency, and strengthen governance at every level.

Excellence in Strengthening public institutions for good governance and democracy

Our Programmes

GOOD GOVERNANCE PROGRAM

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

CSO STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS


SIDA Global CSO Strengthening Programme

SAPST is promoting CSO and children's engagement with parliaments in East and Southern Africa to influence child-friendly policies. This project provides technical support and is part of the mid-term evaluation of the Global CSO Strengthening Program, focusing on progress assessment and building upon lessons learned.

PARLIAMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

Support to Law Making

The Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust (SAPST) has been implementing parliamentary strengthening programmes since it's inception in 2007.

MONITORING & ADVOCACY

National Indicative Programme

SAPST is part of a consortium of civil society organisations (CSOs) implementing programmes funded by the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe (the EU) under the National Indicative Programme (NIP)

CHILD RIGHTS

Advocating For Public Investment In Children

SAPST is implementing projects that seeks to advocate for Increased and Equitable Resource Allocation and spending for Children in East and Southern Africa

PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT

Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Public Finance Management

SAPST and its lead partner, ZIMCODD, is implementing a project aimed at contributing towards addressing economic challenges emanating from lack of fiscal discipline, transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe.

PUBLIC POLICY & CONSTITUTIONALISM

Enhancing Constructive Citizen Engagement of the State

While acknowledging the efforts by CSOs in Zimbabwe to influence the full implementation of the Constitution and influence the law reform agenda,