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 Kambandu
Country Manager, Zambia
Mwano House,
House No. 3,
Mpulungu Road,
Olympia, Lusaka, Zambia
See the impact
Projects
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USAID AFFORD: Fighting Malnutrition through Large-Scale Food Fortification
This global Feed the Future activity is working with the private sector and other stakeholders to improve nutrition, health, and economic growth by supporting large-scale food fortification. Context Diets lacking essential nutrients like vitamin A, iron, folic acid, zinc, and iodine threaten the health and well-being of the most economically and nutritionally vulnerable population groups,…
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FED Zambia: Food processors creating employment, boosting nutrition, and generating economic opportunities for women in Zambia
FED Zambia: Food processors creating employment, boosting nutrition, and generating economic opportunities for women in Zambia Context: Food processing companies that mill flour, pasteurize dairy products, press cooking oils, and make other food products are vital to economic growth and nutrition. In Zambia, the estimated 1,500 food processors account for 60% of the country’s manufacturing…
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Scaling Up Nutrition Technical Assistance
As part of a consortium, TechnoServe is working to prevent stunting and malnutrition in Zambia through multi-layered interventions within health, WASH, agriculture and livelihoods, behavior change and other areas.
Blog Posts
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Meet 4 Women who are Changing the Game on Women’s Economic Opportunity
TechnoServe works to help women around the world gain equal access to the knowledge, jobs, and finance that enhance their incomes and their economic opportunities for the future. This month, we’re celebrating four women in Africa and Latin America who are transforming their lives and communities.
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Vote for the Photo of the Month: March 2023
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
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International Women’s Day 2023: Real-World Examples of Women’s Economic Empowerment
This International Women’s Day, look at some real-world examples of what can happen when women can realize their full potential through economic empowerment.
Resources
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Transforming Food Systems and Improving Nutritional Outcomes Through Africa’s Food Processing Sector
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Helping African Food Businesses Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Survey: COVID-19 Challenges and Responses for African Food Processors, Second Edition
Learn More: Survey: COVID-19 Challenges and Responses for African Food Processors, Second Edition