African landscape and farm

Zambia

Zambia has registered impressive economic growth in recent years. However, poverty is still widespread and the country continues to depend heavily on revenue from copper exports. Economic diversification was named top priority for a new government, elected in September 2011.

The government spends more than 10 percent of its budget on agriculture, traditionally in large part to support maize production. While recent reductions in the government’s maize subsidy program have led to uncertain times for many small farmers, the reductions have provided an opportunity for farmers to focus on other crops with strong market potential. TechnoServe is supporting key business and industries across the agricultural supply chain to achieve broad-based and inclusive economic growth, from smallholder farmers to food processors.

Daisy KambanduCountry Manager, Zambia

Mwano House,
House No. 3,
Mpulungu Road,
Olympia, Lusaka, Zambia

Resources

Food Processing in Sub-Saharan Africa

This final report explores five years of impact through the Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE), a public-private partnership between TechnoServe, Partners in Food Solutions and the United States Agency for International Development that aimed to increase the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and expand the availability of…

Integrating Smallholders into Zambia’s Soy Industry

Survey: COVID-19 Challenges and Responses for African Food Processors, Second Edition

A survey of food processing firms in seven African countries reveals the challenges facing the sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey: Africa’s Food Processors in the Face of COVID-19

TechnoServe surveyed 106 food processors, representing seven countries in Africa, on the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. This survey presents our findings.

Challenges and Responses for Africa’s Food Processors Facing COVID-19

TechnoServe offers a guide on the challenges and responses facing food processors during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey of 106 food processors from seven African countries.