Governance was seen as one of the key challenges in community conservation and biodiversity management of protected areas in Zambia. A project aimed at Enhancing the Governance of CBNRM for a better conservation outcome and Social Outcome through addressing priorities for improved management and governance was initiated.  A Site Level Assessment for Governance and Equity (SAGE) and the Governance Assessment for Protected Areas (GAPA) were used to identify governance gaps and develop actions through stakeholder participation. This project was implemented in 6 GMAs in Kafue and Lower Zambezi landscapes. The activities were done in 12 CRBs and 67 VAGs and more than 60% of women and youth participated in the capacity-building program.