Participants in the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme (CSEPWP) in Mchinji District have commended the initiative’s continuous implementation, highlighting the improved timeliness of wage disbursements.
Unlike in the past, beneficiaries say they no longer have to wait too long to receive their earnings after completing each phase.
Esther Chimangeni, a participant from Wifi Catchment in Traditional Authority (TA) Pitala, expressed her excitement, saying she received her wages soon after getting her Phase Two payments not long ago.
Another participant, Emmanuel Bikoko from Nzula Catchment in TA Zulu, also hailed the efficiency in wage payments, noting that the improved system has brought relief to many households.
Mchinji District Commissioner, Lucia Chidalengwa, expressed satisfaction with the overall progress of the programme, saying it has an impact on both environmental conservation and household welfare.
“The programme has helped to take care of the degraded environment and has also helped the people to get something in the form of wages,” she said.
CSEPWP is being implemented with support from the World Bank and the Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
By Vincent Khonje, MANA
