This report presents the summary findings of the assessment done. Using a literature review, questionnaire surveys with focal persons in each country and field visit outcomes, the study found several capacity gaps in human resources, infrastructure, financing, and institutional policies among established RCoLs in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. It also determined priority research and development commodities for National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) in other SADC countries. Additionally, the assessment examined relevant needs and policies for supporting the sustainable management of RCoLs and agriculture and CCARDESA's value proposition in supporting RCoLs.