Does this job initiative seem like a good idea? Should employees if given the option register for the NAPSA & WCFCB programs? What changes if any should be made to the benefits listed on the chart about these programs?
Zambia, a peaceful and stable country in south-central Africa, shares borders with eight other nations. This African nation is roughly three times larger than the United Kingdom. With its rich reserves of copper and access to hydropower, this country is positioned as one of the top 10 rapidly developing economies in Africa.
Despite experiencing growth, the majority of individuals in Zambia continue to live below the poverty line, struggling to survive on meager incomes of less than U$ 1. 25 per day Moreover, the environment has been adversely affected by the expansion of industries such as mining and construction, resulting in land degradation, increased energy consumption, and pollution.
In response to the issues of
Constructing environmentally-friendly structures, increasing employment opportunities, and enhancing quality of life.
"Addressing poverty can be effectively tackled through the implementation of environmental initiatives and transitioning to a green economy. "
Smartly paraphrased: Doctor. Albert Malama, the head of the Built Environment School at Copperbelt University.
The women in the Copperbelt Province's Kalulushi compound sought to do more than simply construct their own homes using sustainable technologies. Similar to the majority of individuals residing in the rural regions of Zambia, they lack access to electricity. Families are faced with a choice of either enduring long periods without light or resorting to unsafe and costly substitutes such as kerosene, candles, and charcoal in the absence of access to electricity. Emmery Matongo, Georgina Kunda, and a select group received training in solar panel assembly and installation through the Zambia Green Jobs Programme. This not only transformed the daily routines of villagers but also provided new opportunities for women to earn a living.
The increase in efforts towards becoming more environmentally friendly.
As awareness about the advantages of green building technologies increases, attitudes towards sustainable development in society are also evolving. Listen to workers, students, and employers as they express the advantages of embracing a sustainable approach to progress.
The Zambia Green Jobs Programme is a collaborative effort between the Zambian Government, a team of United Nations agencies led by the ILO, and funded by Finland. Its aim is to support the growth of sustainable businesses and enhance their competitiveness through the adoption of green technologies. It collaborates with domestic micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as multinational corporations that are making investments in Zambia.
In a broader sense, the Programme seeks to:
Enhance the overall recognition and understanding of green technologies within the Zambian population as a whole, with a particular focus on the construction industry stakeholders.
Improve the rule that encourages private and public housing developers to use eco-friendly building materials, products, and techniques.
Increase the capability of MSMEs to actively engage in constructing environmentally sustainable buildings through the utilization and provision of eco-friendly products and services.
Based upon the article link above and this week's readings answer the following questions:
- Does this job initiative seem like a good idea?
- Should employees if given the option register for the NAPSA & WCFCB programs?
- What changes if any should be made to the benefits listed on the chart about these programs?
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