As a subcontractor to EDC, EnCompass is supporting a USAID-funded project in Zambia to build the institutional capacity of community schools with the end goal of improving student performance to support educational goals as articulated in national strategies and relevant MDGs. EnCompass’ support focuses on building the evaluation and research capacity of Zambian institutions, including the Ministry of Education and institutions of higher learning, and collaborating partners; and, to provide technical expertise to the project for research and evaluation activities. EnCompass will lead the implementation of baseline, mid-term and final evaluations; develop case studies; and guide partners to ensure gender-related and HIV issues are integrated into evaluation and research tools and activities.