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Our Developments

Key Government Actions

Concise descriptions of five major moves by the UPND “New Dawn” government and why they matter.

Free education for children

Why it’s powerful: Education access is key for human-capital development, poverty reduction and social mobility. Nearly 2.3 million children returned to school.

Additional context: This was a flagship policy of the “New Dawn” government.

Restructuring of public debt & fiscal stabilisation

Why it’s powerful: Restructuring reportedly covered about 80% of debt, helping reduce debt-to-GDP projections below 100% and freeing fiscal space for development.

Additional context: Essential for restoring investor confidence and enabling growth.

Strengthening democratic governance & institutional reform

Why it’s powerful: Early reforms helped free oversight institutions, reduced harassment of dissenters, and improved media freedom — supporting accountability and rule of law.

Additional context: Analysts such as those in the Bertelsmann BTI noted this governance shift.

Increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF)

Why it’s powerful: CDF allocations grew sharply (e.g., from ~K1.8m to as high as K36.1m), enabling grassroots development and empowering local communities.

Additional context: Aligned with the “power to the people” decentralisation agenda.

Large-scale recruitment in health & education

Why it’s powerful: Massive hiring of teachers (~30,000) and health workers (>41,000) strengthens public service delivery and supports free education.

Additional context: Forms part of the broader social investment strategy.