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Centre for Educational Research and Consultancy Service - CERCS CERCS is an Educational Research Business Providing Information Brokering and Advisory Services.

EXPANDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN POLICY, RESEARCH, AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING.At CERCS Zambia, we are continuing...
18/04/2026

EXPANDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN POLICY, RESEARCH, AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING.

At CERCS Zambia, we are continuing to strengthen our role as a local technical partner supporting organisations to design, implement, and evaluate impactful programmes.

Over the past period, we have delivered work in:

Research and evidence generation Policy analysis and advisory Strategic planning and institutional development Capacity strengthening and programme support

We are currently open to collaboration with:

✅Development partners
✅Civil society organisations
✅Government institutions
✅Research and academic institutions

Particularly in:

✅Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
✅Policy research and analysis
✅Institutional capacity strengthening
✅Programme assessments and learning

We bring strong contextual expertise and a structured, evidence-based approach to support effective and sustainable outcomes.

Contact us to explore collaboration:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +260 097 814 723
Location: Lusaka, Zambia

We would be glad to connect and explore areas of alignment.

WHEN TO ENGAGE EXTERNAL CONSULTANTSWhen Should Organisations Seek External Consultants?Engaging external consultants is ...
03/02/2026

WHEN TO ENGAGE EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS

When Should Organisations Seek External Consultants?

Engaging external consultants is most effective when it is strategic, not reactive.

Organisations often benefit from external support during periods of growth, restructuring, strategic planning, policy review, organisational assessments, or when specialised expertise is required. Consultants can provide objective perspectives, technical depth, and structured processes that complement internal capacities.

At CERCS, we work alongside organisations to ensure that consultancy engagements are collaborative, capacity-strengthening, and focused on long-term value rather than short-term outputs.

👉 At what point do you think external support adds the most value to an organisation?

📘 NEW PUBLICATION | CERCSYoung people are not just the future of higher education-they are co-creators of it.The Centre ...
28/01/2026

📘 NEW PUBLICATION | CERCS

Young people are not just the future of higher education-they are co-creators of it.

The Centre for Educational Research and Consultancy Service (CERCS) has published a new Policy Discussion Paper reflecting on the International Day of Education 2026-Southern Africa dialogue.

The paper explores how youth can meaningfully shape higher education through governance, curriculum co-design, advocacy, skills development, and student wellbeing with key reflections relevant to Zambia and the Southern African region.

📄 Read the full discussion paper here:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRfQpd9hgDSbttFjPiT9TnWAlsfZ0pVg/view?usp=sharing

SKILLS EVERY CSO NEEDS TO INVEST INBeyond funding, the effectiveness of civil society organisations depends heavily on s...
27/01/2026

SKILLS EVERY CSO NEEDS TO INVEST IN

Beyond funding, the effectiveness of civil society organisations depends heavily on skills.

From our experience, key areas that often require deliberate investment include governance and leadership, research and data use, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and strategic planning. Without these foundational skills, even well-funded programmes can struggle to deliver sustainable impact.

At CERCS, we support organisations to identify skill gaps and strengthen internal capacities in ways that are practical, context-specific, and aligned with organisational goals.

👉 Which skills do you think are most critical for strengthening CSO effectiveness today?

CALL TO MUSICIANS: Your voice matters! 📢 We're gathering feedback on the Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2025 and want...
25/01/2026

CALL TO MUSICIANS:

Your voice matters! 📢 We're gathering feedback on the Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2025 and want to hear from YOU. This bill impacts your rights and livelihood as a musician.

Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM2Egy0YBHBApovqTIt5hcCx4dJ8oUfp4-Vaqfp0-HEU7mqw/viewform?usp=header

Your input will help shape Zambia's copyright law and ensure musicians' voices are heard. Share with fellow creatives and let's make our voices count! 💪

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION | 24 JANUARYToday, 24 January, the global community marks the International Day of Educat...
24/01/2026

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION | 24 JANUARY

Today, 24 January, the global community marks the International Day of Education under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education.”

At the Centre for Educational Research and Consultancy Services (CERCS), we recognise education as a cornerstone of human development and social progress.
We also acknowledge the critical role of young people not merely as beneficiaries of education systems, but as active contributors to shaping policies, practices, and innovations that improve learning outcomes.

For education systems to deliver quality, equity, and relevance, governments must invest meaningfully in the education sector, while creating space for youth voices to inform decision-making. Co-creating education with young people strengthens accountability, relevance, and long-term impact.

As CERCS, we join the global community in celebrating the transformative power of education and reaffirm our commitment to advancing quality education through evidence-based research, policy engagement, and institutional strengthening.

STRATEGIC PLANNING IS NOT A DOCUMENTStrategic planning is often treated as a document produced to meet donor requirement...
22/01/2026

STRATEGIC PLANNING IS NOT A DOCUMENT

Strategic planning is often treated as a document produced to meet donor requirements. In practice, it should be a living process that guides decision-making, resource allocation, and organisational growth.

Effective strategic planning requires honest reflection, participation across teams, and alignment between vision, priorities, and operational realities. When organisations treat strategic plans as static documents, implementation suffers and opportunities for learning are lost.

At CERCS, we support organisations to approach strategic planning as a continuous and participatory process one that strengthens ownership, accountability, and long-term impact.

👉 How often does your organisation revisit its strategic priorities beyond annual reporting?

WHAT WE'VE LEARNED FROM CONDUCTING OCAsOrganizational Capacity Assessments (OCAs) often reveal that challenges faced by ...
20/01/2026

WHAT WE'VE LEARNED FROM CONDUCTING OCAs

Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCAs) often reveal that challenges faced by civil society organisations are less about commitment and more about systems.

From our experience conducting OCAs, common gaps include unclear governance roles, weak internal controls, limited use of data for decision-making, and misalignment between strategic plans and day-to-day operations. These gaps can significantly affect programme effectiveness and sustainability if not addressed early.

At CERCS, we view OCAs not as fault-finding exercises, but as diagnostic tools that help organisations understand their strengths, identify priority areas for improvement, and plan realistic capacity strengthening interventions.

👉 What capacity gaps have you found most challenging within your organisation?

QUALITY EDUCATION NEEDS EVIDENCE. Quality education cannot be achieved through assumptions alone. It requires evidence.D...
17/01/2026

QUALITY EDUCATION NEEDS EVIDENCE.

Quality education cannot be achieved through assumptions alone. It requires evidence.

Data helps us understand what works, where gaps exist, and which groups are being left behind. From education financing and access to learning outcomes and equity, evidence is essential for designing interventions that respond to real needs.

At CERCS, we advocate for data-driven approaches to education policy and programming, recognising that evidence-informed decisions are central to achieving inclusive and quality education for all particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4.

👉 How is evidence being used to shape education decisions in your context?

RESEARCH IS MORE THAN DATA COLLECTION Research is often misunderstood as simply collecting data. In reality, data collec...
15/01/2026

RESEARCH IS MORE THAN DATA COLLECTION

Research is often misunderstood as simply collecting data. In reality, data collection is only one part of a much larger process.
Effective research begins with asking the right questions, applying rigorous and ethical methods, analysing findings carefully, and ensuring that results are actually used to inform decisions. Without this full cycle, research risks becoming a report that sits on a shelf instead of a tool for change.

At CERCS, we emphasise research that is practical, policy-relevant, and responsive to real institutional and societal challenges whether in governance, education, or social development.

👉 How does your organisation ensure that research findings are used beyond reporting?

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