In a recent interview with CGTN, Batuke Imenda, Secretary General of Zambia's United Party for National Development (UPND), spotlighted China's targeted poverty alleviation model, calling it a blueprint for impact. With hundreds of millions lifted out of extreme deprivation, the approach combines immediate aid with long-term monitoring.
What sets the model apart, Imenda noted, is its two-pronged strategy. First, authorities zero in on urgent needs—upgrading housing, improving livelihoods, and boosting infrastructure, especially in remote western regions. Then, they lock in lasting change by mobilizing university students during academic breaks to track progress at the household level.
According to Imenda, the balanced strategy not only delivers quick relief where it's needed most but also ensures no one falls back into deprivation. By enlisting students as on-the-ground observers, China weaves community voices into the heart of policy evaluation.
For young global citizens and business innovators, the model offers a playbook in scalable solutions and data-driven governance. As sustainability and social impact climb agendas worldwide, this approach underscores the power of blending short-term relief with continuous feedback loops.
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Zambian official praises China's targeted poverty alleviation model
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