ZRST’s strategy shifts road safety from isolated projects to long-term, system-wide solutions. By 2030, ZRST will contribute to a measurable reduction in serious road traffic fatalities and injuries in Zambia, with a strong focus on:

  • Children and youth

  • Pedestrians and cyclists

  • Women and persons with disabilities

  • Motorcycle and tricycle riders

Our Theory of Change

If ZRST strengthens its strategic focus, results framework, and institutional capacity, and mobilises diversified funding and partnerships, then it can deliver larger, multi-year programmes that:

  • Improve road infrastructure

  • Influence safer road user behaviour

  • Support policy and enforcement reform

  • Strengthen post-crash response

This will lead to safer streets, reduced deaths and injuries, and fairer access to safe mobility across Zambia.

Strategic Positioning, Evidence & Results

Position ZRST as Zambia’s leading civil society road safety technical partner, with a clear Theory of Change and measurable results aligned to national and global targets.

By 2030, ZRST will:

  • Publish regular Road Safety Impact Reports

  • Operate a national road safety evidence and learning platform

  • Support data-driven decision-making for government and cities

Resource Mobilisation & Partnerships

Secure predictable, diversified, and sustainable funding to enable large-scale impact.

By 2030:

  • ZRST’s annual budget will more than double

  • No single funder will contribute more than 30%

  • At least three multi-year donor or corporate partnerships will be active

Institutional Capacity & Governance

Build a professional, agile, and accountable organisation capable of delivering national-scale programmes.

By 2030:

  • Core technical capacity increased by at least 50%

  • Strong governance, safeguarding, and financial systems in place

  • Clear succession and staff development plans implemented

Focused, High-Impact Programmes

ZRST will concentrate on five primacythemes:

  • Safe speeds and safe streets for vulnerable road users

  • Safe mobility for children and youth

  • Motorcycle and tricycle safety

  • Post-crash response and trauma care advocacy

  • Safe walking and cycling in Zambian cities

Programmes will be delivered through multi-year interventions in priority cities and high-risk corridors.

What Success Looks Like by 2030

  • 500–1000 schools upgraded into safe school zones

  • 500+ riders trained annually, with safety gear distributed

  • Permanent 30 km/h school zones supported by enforcement

  • Multiple walking and cycling corridors implemented with councils

  • Road safety standards embedded into policy and local by-laws

Cross-Cutting Commitments

Across all programmes, ZRST will prioritise:

  • Youth leadership and engagement

  • Gender equality and inclusion

  • Disability-inclusive design

  • Climate-friendly mobility

  • Human rights and equity

An Invitation to Partner

We invite government institutions, development partners, corporate leaders, cities, and communities to partner with ZRST to:

  • Save lives

  • Reduce economic losses

  • Build safer, more liveable cities

  • Protect Zambia’s most vulnerable road users

Together, we can turn dangerous daily journeys into safe, dignified travel for all.