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International DevelopmentPublic Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Maternal and Child HealthResearch, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Durability Monitoring of Insecticide Treated Nets

March Associates was engaged by the US Presidential Malaria Initiative’s VectorLink and PSI to undertake the Durability Monitoring of Insecticide Treated Nets from 2021 to 2024. The primary objective of the study is to assess the longevity and effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in combating malaria transmission. The project is being conducted in Nyimba and Serenje Districts which are known for their vulnerability to malaria and are part of the broader efforts supported by the US Presidential Malaria Initiative. The project comprises four waves of data collection – the baseline done in 2021; 12 months follow-up in 2022; 24 months follow-up in 2022/23- and 36-months follow-up in 2023/24. The project represents a critical effort to assess the long-term durability and performance of insecticide-treated nets in the fight against malaria, with the ultimate goal of improving the health and well-being of the local communities of Nyimba and Serenje Districts in Zambia.

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Agriculture, Agribusiness and Rural DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Evaluation of the Fertilizer Value Chain in Zambia

In 2019 March Associates was contracted by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to undertake an evaluation of the fertilizer value chain in Zambia. Overall the scope of work for the study was to: (i) identify key players across the various nodes of the fertilizer value chain; (ii) assess the performance of the actors; (iii) evaluate the level and impact of government’s fertilizer programs and interventions on the competitiveness of the fertilizer industry; (iii) evaluate the behaviour of players (firms and other actors) to identify potential anti-competitive practices based on the development of theories of harm; (iv) assess the adequacy of support services and policies and their impact on competitiveness in the fertilizer value chain. They key activities included, data collection and analysis, and main report writing.

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Agriculture, Agribusiness and Rural DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationRural Finance, Financial Inclusion and SME Development

Baseline Survey for the Empowering Smallholder Cotton Farmers Through Access to Safer and Sustainable Mobile Banking Solutions Project

In 2018 March Associates was contracted by the Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ) to undertake a baseline survey for the Empowering Smallholder Cotton Farmers through Access to Safer and Sustainable Mobile Banking Solutions Project. The overall objective of the Project baseline survey was to provide baseline values for project performance indicators to enable measurement of performance and impact over the project period. The survey was conducted in Choma, Chipata, Lundazi and Mumbwa Districts. Data was collected from 350 cotton farmers in the aforementioned districts. Key research activities included, data collection and analysis and report writing.

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Gender, Women and Youth DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentPublic Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Maternal and Child HealthResearch, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Connect with Respect Pilot Project in Zambia

March Associates was contracted by UNESCO as the national M&E consultant to support the monitoring and evaluation of the Connect with Respect (CwR) pilot project in Zambia. The objective of the pilot was to investigate the uptake and impact of the CwR resource which aims to prevent School‐Related Gender‐Based Violence (SRGBV). Monitoring data was collected and analyzed on the following aspects: (a) Impact of associated professional learning on teacher confidence and competence; (b) Impact of the program on student attitudes, behaviours and experiences of gender-based violence and help-seeking; and (c) factors influencing program fidelity. The study was conducted in 24 participating schools and 2,400 learners and 84 teachers were interviewed in the process. The study was conducted in four provinces, namely, Copperbelt, Central, Southern and Lusaka. Key research activities included, three waves of data collection (Baseline, during implementation and endline) and report writing for each wave of data collection.

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Agriculture, Agribusiness and Rural DevelopmentGender, Women and Youth DevelopmentPublic Health, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Maternal and Child HealthResearch, Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationRural Finance, Financial Inclusion and SME Development

NGOCC Baseline Survey for the 2018/2022 Strategic Plan

In 2018 March Associates was contracted by the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) to conduct a baseline survey for the 2018-2022 NGOCC Strategic Plan. The purpose of the survey was to provide baseline information against which NGOCC was to measure the attainment of its objectives during and at the end of the strategic plan implementation period. The survey was conducted in four (4) out of the ten (10) provinces of Zambia – Lusaka (Luangwa, Lusaka and Rufunsa districts), Central (Chibombo, Chisamba, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa districts), North Western (Kasempa and Solwezi districts) and Luapula (Chifunabuli and Mansa districts) where NGOCC operates. The key research activities included, questionnaire development, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

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Agriculture, Agribusiness and Rural DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Annual Outcome Survey for the Green Innovation Centre for the Agriculture and Food Sectors

March Associates was contracted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to conduct the 2020 annual household survey (AHS) for the Green Innovations Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector (GIC) project in Zambia. The overall purpose of the survey was to measure the outcome and adoption indicators for the GIC Project. The survey was conducted in Eastern (Chipata, Katete, Lundazi, Mambwe and Petauke Districts) and Southern (Namwala, Choma and Monze Districts) Provinces. Key research activities included, quantitative data collection from 900 households and qualitative data collection from key stakeholders, data analysis and main and summary report writing.

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Gender, Women and Youth DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationRural Finance, Financial Inclusion and SME Development

Evaluation of Female and Male Operated Small enterprises

March Associates was contracted in 2017 by the International Labor Organisation (ILO) Geneva office to undertake the evaluation of the Female and Male Operated Small Enterprises (FAMOS) Check Tool implemented in Zambia from 2010 to 2017. The objectives of the study were to: (i) establish the status of FAMOS implementation and financial inclusion in the country; (ii) understand the progress and results achieved by the commercial banks and BoZ after engaging in a FAMOS process; and (iii) document the efforts by the Zambian financial sector towards creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that would benefit women entrepreneurs. Key evaluation activities included, qualitative data collection in Lusaka, analysis and report writing.

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Agriculture, Agribusiness and Rural DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationWASH, Environment and Climate Change

Social Monitoring Survey

March Associates was contracted by the BioCarbon Partners (BCP) to undertake the 2022 social monitoring survey. The main objective of the consultancy was to assess community perceptions and household income from participation in BCP’s reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation plus (REDD+) projects – Luangwa community forests project (LCFP) and Lower Zambezi REDD+ project (LZRP). For both the LCFP and LZRP data was collected from 500 households in 18 chiefdoms. The key research activities included, data collection/analysis and writing of two reports.

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Gender, Women and Youth DevelopmentResearch, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Development of the Status of Education in Zambia Report

March Associates was contracted by the Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) to develop the status of education in Zambia report. The study focused on gender in education delivery and the baseline indicators for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) support. The main objective of the consultancy was to develop the Status of Education in Zambia Report for 2019 covering the period 2017 – 2019. The specific objectives were to report on the status of gender and equity in the education and skills sector and to create baseline data on the GPE grant priority areas. The study was conducted in Lusaka (Lusaka), Copperbelt (Ndola), Central (Kabwe) and Southern (Choma and Pemba) Provinces. The key activities included, data collection, data analysis, main report writing and development of a policy brief.

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Analysis of Agricultural Policies and Laws in Zambia

In 2017 March Associates was contracted by Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) to undertake an assessment of agricultural policies and laws in Zambia. The overall objective of the assessment was to provide an analysis of agricultural laws and policies focusing on the following four areas – diversification, post-harvest losses, value addition, and marketing within Zambia and beyond its borders. Key research activities included, data collection, document review, main report writing, summary report, an article for the JCTR bulletin and a policy brief.

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