Brown, Lynn and Kerr, Joanna (eds.)
The Gender Dimensions of Economic Reforms in Ghana, Mali and Zambia
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: The North-South Institute, 1997

The volume addresses the gender dimensions of economic reforms in the three African countries - Ghana, Mali and Zambia Š to determine their impact on rural women and men. Survey results reveal the potential benefits of structural adjustment, particularly to women, have not been fully realized. Women have benefited less from macro-policies and institutional reform, and agricultural growth has been limited by women's inequality.

Keywords: Economic Development; Structural Adjustment
Source: The North-South Institute, 55 Murray Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5M3, Canada.

Gender in Development Division
Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women in Zambia (SPAW) 1996-2001
Lusaka, Zambia: Gender in Development Division, June 1996

The Gender in Development Division of the cabinet office held a series of seminars, workshops and meetings to translate the Beijing Platform for Action into Zambian realities. This publication serves both to guide government policy-makers and NGOs in implementing the Beijing and Zambian Platform of Action, and provides a short term implementation plan for the Government's National Gender Policy.

Keywords: Gender; Policy
Source: Gender in Development Division, Cabinet Office, Lusaka, Zambia.

Republic of Zambia, National Commission for Development Planning
Draft National Gender Policy
Lusaka, Zambia: Government of Zambia, January 1996

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has recognised the need for full participation of women and men in the development process at all levels to ensure sustainable development and attainment of equality between the sexes. The government is making deliberate efforts to correct the existing gender imbalances and provide equal opportunities for women and men to participate in all areas of national activity and to contribute to their fullest ability so they can equitably benefit from the fruits
of national development.

Keywords: Policy; Gender; Country Profile
Source: National Commission for Development Planning, Government of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.

Siame, Mercy; Mulikita, Nakatiwa; Longwe, Sarah
Beyond Inequalities: Women in Zambia
Lusaka and Harare: Zambia Association for Research and Documentation (ZARD) and SARDC - WIDSAA, 1998

The profile is part of a 13 part series Beyond Inequalities publication which profiles the status of women in southern Africa and the initiatives being made to mainstream gender in development processes in the region. The publication documents and analyses information along themes drawn from the critical areas of concern identified in the Beijing Platform for Action (PFA) and derived from what the countries of the region consider to be priorities. Zambia identified reduction of women's poverty and strengthening of access to resources; increased participation in economic structures and policies; elimination of gender disparities in education and training; removal of unequal access to women's health and related services; reduction of inequalities in the sharing of power and decision-making and promotion of the rights of the girl child.
Zambia Association and Development (ZARD) aims to uplift the status and position of women through action-oriented, participatory and gender sensitive research. ZARD advocates, publishes, networks and undertakes consultancies aimed at empowering women

Keywords: Human Rights; Country Profile
Source: ZARD, P.O. Box 37836, Lusaka, Zambia and SARDC, P.O. Box 5690, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Email:sardc@sardc.net or zard@zamnet.zm

ZARD
NGO Shadow Report on the Situation of Women in Zambia: during the decade 1985-1994
Lusaka, Zambia: Zambia NGOCC 1994
NGO Coordinating Committee, 1994

Observes changes since the early eighties, inequality in power sharing and decision-making and speculates future strategies and goals.

Keywords: Employment; Environment
Source: NGOCC P.O.Box37879, Lusaka, Zambia
E-mail: ngocc@zamnet.zm

ZARD
Gabon Aftermath: the mistreatment of the football widows
Lusaka, Zambia ZARD 1993. 22p.

Unfair treatment of the football widows led to the loss of matrimonial property to in-laws on the pretext of culture. ZARD scrutinizes the aftermath of this unfortunate plane crash leaving the widows without both husbands and property.

Keywords: Kinship;Laws
Source: ZARD P.O. Box 37836, Lusaka

ZARD
Using the Democratic Process to Promote Women's Rights
Lusaka: Zambia ZARD 1992.

This is a report of a seminar held in Lusaka on 1st February 1992. This seminar was to take a retrospective look at the Zambian Elections of 1991, to draw lessons for women in future to better use the democratic process to improve their political representation and to make sure that women's voices are heard.

Keywords: Equality; Discrimination
Source: ZARD P.O. Box 37836, Lusaka, 10101, Zambia.
Email:zard@zamnet.zm

ZARD
Changing the Law to Protect Widows: report of a panel discussion held on 6th March, 1988 at Mulungushi Hall, Lusaka, Zambia.
Lusaka, Zambia: ZARD, 1988

Covers discussion on Changing The Law To Protect Widows during the women's week in Zambia. This discussion was a form of lobbying for the passing of the proposed Wills and Inheritance Bill. The Bill has met with a great deal of resistance in Parliament.

Keywords: Kinship; Laws
Source: ZARD P.O. Box 37836 Lusaka Zambia
Email: zard@zamnet.zm

ZARD
The Effects of SAP-Structural Adjustment Programme on the Lives of Low/No Income Women in Lusaka: Summary Report of Focused Group Discussions
Lusaka, Zambia ZARD 1995.

The discussions in this book are a reflection of the dimensions and results of an economy under structural adjustment. The cross sectional effects of SAP in the income deterioration, health, agriculture and transport are covered.

Keywords: Structural Adjustment; Poverty
Source: ZARD P.O. Box 37836, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zard@zamnet.zm