The project, implemented between 2016-2018, was co-funded under the Czech Trilateral development cooperation instrument to complement funds provided by the Joint Country Program comprised of Norwegian Church Aid, DanChurch Aid and Christian Aid UK. The project aimed to improve the position of women in Zambian society and to contribute to their financial independence by supporting the creation of small businesses generating profits.
The evaluation assessed the project against the OECD DAC evaluation criteria (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency impacts and sustainability). Particular attention was paid to project management and organization, targeting and impacts on intended beneficiaries.