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The Basic Needs Basket!
In the spirit of exposing the plight of the poor and raising their concerns, the JCTR produces the basic needs basket (BNB).
This is with the recognition that the average person is struggling to afford even the most basic of monthly commodities. The BNB exposes this household struggle to meet basic needs by comparing the findings with average take-home wages and general household incomes.
Today, the Basic Needs Basket is the most cited statistical tool for various purposes in Zambia. www.jctr.org.zm/bnb/BNBJuly10- Lusaka.pdf It gets regular and wide dissemination (published in newspapers, NGO newsletters and periodic reports, cited in scholarly studies, and circulated in government offices, international organizations, embassies, trade unions and businesses).
Some trade unions have brought the monthly food basket into their wage negotiations in arguing for increases to meet basic needs. It is a tool that receives wide attention and stirs alot of discussion.
To learn more be sure to read;The Complete History, Methodology, Advocacy Strategy and Data for the Basic Needs Basket. PDF; 2.29 MB
The Basic Needs Basket is accompanied by a Press Release every month, highlighting some of the policy and attitude issues that need to be addressed to improve the quality of live of Zambians.
The BNB an advocacy tool for the; |
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| Church |
a VEHICLE to communicate the key
values of the Church's Social Teaching. PDF; 203KB |
| Community | a CHALLENGE to organize people to proactively improve their own
conditions before seeking assistance PDF; 359KB |
| Employers | an INSPIRATION to use your position to take a hand in fighting poverty and
its causes in Zambia. PDF; 271KB |
| Government | a POLICY GUIDE to establish a poverty datum
line, a just minimum wage, a fair tax code, strategic fuel reserves, loans for
entrepreneurship, subsidised utilities, etc. PDF; 343KB |
| Households | an INSPIRATION to fight poverty, for yourself, family, relatives and fellow citizens, and to strive for justice and dignity for all people. |
| NGOs | an ILLUSTRATION of how external factors (e.g. debt and trade imbalances) hinder the ability of average households to meet basic needs. PDF; 316KB |
| Trade Unions | a TOOL to advocate for improved conditions of service, conditions of work and conditions of life. PDF; 328KB |
To Download entire brochures click PDF. |
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Basic Needs Basket- BNB
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2008 |December |November |October | September |August |July|June| May|April|March|February|January
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Scope of the BNB
In recent years the basic Needs Basket has gone beyond Lusaka. The survey now includes Urban areas of Livingstone, Kabwe, Ndola, Kitwe, Luanshya, Mongu and kasama.
The Rural Basket was launched in November 2007. It is done in three selected areas - Malama in Mambwe, Saka in Masaiti and Matushi in Mufumbwe District. The Rural Basket is greatly aiding our advocacy efforts for rural situations.
Rural Basket for 3 areas - Jan. 2008
Malama in Mambwe-- Saka in Masaiti -- Matushi in Mufumbwe Districts NEW
2009 Rural Baskets for:
Mufumbwe- Sept, Oct
Masaiti- Sept, Oct
| November 2009 BNB for Other towns: | |
| Monze | |
| Ndola | |
| Kitwe | |
| Mongu | |
| Kabwe | |
| Kasama | K1, 424,270 |
| Luanshya | |
Livingstone |
K1, 870,611 |
Glimpses of life in the compounds of Lusaka -
October to December 2008Glimpses of life in the compounds of Lusaka - April to June 2008
Glimpses of life in the compounds of Lusaka Dec. 2007 - Feb. 2008
| 2009 Lusaka BNB Figures | |
| December | K2, 276,730 |
| November | |
| October | K2, 200,630 |
| September | K2, 260,680 |
| August | K2, 235,730 |
| July | K2, 226,930 |
| June | K2, 168,730 |
| May | K2, 240,280 |
| April | K2, 219,230 |
| March | K2, 213,930 |
| February | K2, 199, 880 |
| January | K2, 186,980 |
The first basic needs survey was conducted in March 1991 but it was only until 1996 that it became a monthly feature of JCTR activities. Monthly research into the changes in cost of living helps the JCTR and many other stakeholders remain connected to the present living conditions of the people. This enables response in accordance to the immediate conditions of concern in the country. Read More...
2008 Lusaka BNB Figures |
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December |
K1, 934,950 |
November |
K1, 914,450 |
October |
K1, 854,850 |
September |
K1, 828,100 |
August |
K1,834,100 |
July |
K1,893,150 |
June |
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May |
K1,931,350 |
April |
K1,939,800 |
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