Zambia Association for Research and Development
Working to Empower Women
ZARD is a member-driven Zambian organisation connecting researchers, communities, and decision-makers to advance gender equality and sustainable development.
Thematic expertise
We bring a gender and inclusion lens to six intersecting areas, connecting community experience with institutional learning and public decision-making.
Policy research, dialogue, and institutional support for accountable, inclusive decision-making and stronger public systems.
Explore area →02Participatory research and advocacy that bring the priorities of women, girls, and excluded groups into policy and programme discussions.
Explore area →03Research and shared learning that support climate resilience, environmental governance, and locally relevant adaptation.
Explore area →04Verified track record
These figures describe ZARD’s founding and documented historical achievements; they are not presented as current programme reach.
From the historical record
ZARD’s documented achievements include supporting nine women’s groups across five districts, contributing to gender-policy processes, and building information networks that connected researchers and development actors.
Explore the historical context →How we contribute
This pathway explains how ZARD approaches its work; it is not presented as a formally approved Theory of Change.
Knowledge hub
News & Insights
Talk with ZARD about research, MEL, capacity strengthening, policy engagement, or a collaborative development initiative.
Start a conversationSocio-economic research, practical learning, and capacity strengthening for inclusive livelihoods and economic participation.
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Historical reach of the documented women’s groups initiative
Institutional update
ZARD has conducted training for research assistants supporting the Women and Girls Fund research project. The training strengthened understanding of research procedures, ethical standards, participant protection and data quality, while research contracts were explained and signed ahead of field implementation.
