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Where is Our Money? A Documentary on Zambia’s CDF
CDF Overview
Legal Framework
The Constitution of Zambia Article 162
The Local Government Act 2023
The Constituency Development Fund Act 2024
Scope of CDF
Community Projects
Youth, Women and Community Empowerment
Secondary Boarding School and Skills Development Bursaries
CDF Allocation
| Component | % |
| Community Projects 5% Disaster Contingency. | 60% |
| Youth and Women Empowerment 40% Grants 60% Soft Loans | 20% |
| Secondary School (Boarding) & Skills Development Bursaries | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
| Variation of CDF Allocation Variation of the CDF allocation across Components (Community Projects, Youth and Women Empowerment and Secondary school boarding and Skills Development Bursaries) shall not be allowed unless with express permission by the Minister. | |
| Administrative Cost The administrative cost related to the management, disbursement, utilisation and accountability of the CDF shall not exceed 5% of the total Fund. | |
| CDF Motor Vehicle The CDFC shall procure a brand new 4×4 motor vehicle from the allocation for Community Projects to be used strictly for CDF activities. The cost of the vehicle shall be amortised over a period of five (5) years. The vehicle shall be maintained from funds under the Community Projects Component. |
Role players
Citizens
Ward Development Committee
CDF Committee
Technical Appraisal Committee
Local Authorities (Council)
Provincial Local Government Officers
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
Minister of Finance and National Planning
Deep Dive into CDF Laws and Guidelines
2022 CDF GUIDELINES
CDF ACT, 2024
Local Government Act, 2023
2022 CDF Forms
CDF Grant Application Form
CDF Loan Application Form
CDF Loan Agreement Form
Skills Bursary Application Form
Sec. Boarding Sch Bursary Application Form
How to Access CDF
Listen to our CDF Audio Drama
Radio programme on Processes of CDF and Tackling Threats of Corruption in the Fund
TV programmes on Processes of CDF and Tackling Threats of Corruption in the Fund
Reporting Corruption and Mismanagement in CDF
Our Position on the 2022 CDF Guidelines
