Research, Innovation, and Impact for a Sustainable Zambia

Our Strategic Research Pillars

Four focus areas guide our research agenda, partnerships, and long-term development outcomes.

Meet the farmers, students, and innovators whose lives are being transformed through ZRDC’s initiatives.

1,800+

research papers published

200+

innovators mentored through our Innovation Hub

1,250+

farmers reached with climate-resilient projects

10,000+

scholarships awarded to students, with a focus on women and youth

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DEC 16
Dec 16 – 18, 2026

International Multidisciplinary Conference

Conference
The International Multidisciplinary Conference (IMDC) is ZRDC’s flagship knowledge-sharing platform bringing together researchers, policymakers, innovators, and development practitioners from around the world.