The PMRC briefing document argues that Zambia’s Cash-for-Work (CfW) programme can play a stronger role in local development by combining immediate social protection with long-term community investments. Rather than just paying workers, CfW should fund public works that build infrastructure (like water or roads) and improve resilience. PMRC recommends better targeting, timely payments, and monitoring to ensure the poorest benefit. They also call for integrating CfW with the Social Cash Transfer system to avoid duplication and make the programme more sustainable. pmrczambia.com