Tag: Africa Freedom of Information

Towards gender equality: Understanding the Barriers and Solutions to Include Women-Led Businesses in East Africa.

Fostering Gender Responsive Public Procurement: Understanding the Barriers and Solutions to Include Women-Led Businesses in East Africa. The government procurement sector is a massive market worldwide, with many governments spending around 15% of their GDP on goods, works, and services every year. This presents a significant opportunity to address labour market segregation and gender employment […]

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Contractor asked to Refund 200,000MKW after 4 Years of Abandoning a Project he was contracted for!

Shortage of classrooms had always been a big problem at Linthipe Primary School in Salima District in Malawi. To address this problem, in 2015, parents mobilized themselves and engaged a contractor to undertake the construction works. Unfortunately, the contractor abandoned work before completion but after receiving payment. Following training by Africa Freedom of Information Centre(AFIC) […]

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