Country Visit: Zambia

At the invitation of the Government, the independent expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty, Magdalena Sepúlveda Carmona, undertook a mission to Zambia from 20 to 28 August 2009. During the visit, the expert collected first-hand information on the human rights situation of people living in extreme poverty and existing social policies, in particular those related to social protection. The expert paid special attention to cash transfer initiatives.