Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa with a population of around Thanks to rivers such as the Zambezi and Kafue, Zambia has abundant water resources that are used for agriculture and for generating power. However, climate change is having a serious impact on Zambia too. The people are increasingly suffering due to prolonged drought. Undernourishment and malnutrition are widespread, especially among small children and young mothers.
Besides drought and poverty, another reason is the cultivation of maize, a nutrient-poor crop, which has been the focus of the agricultural sector for decades. Almost half the population of Zambia is under the age of There is a large gap between rich and poor and many people, particularly in rural areas, live in poverty. In , the average per capita income was USD It has declined steeply in recent years because the economy has been unable to keep pace with population growth. Furthermore, the government has been accumulating debt since In rural regions, GIZ also supports the expansion of renewable energy capacity.
With regard to good governance, GIZ advises the Ministry of Finance and the Zambian Revenue Authority on reorganising the public budget and improving tax collection. With its agriculture-related projects, GIZ works to improve food supply and increase rural income. It promotes a broader range of agricultural products, improved cultivation methods and agricultural processing. A special focus is placed on improving maternal and child nutrition. Climate risk insurance and accurate weather information will also help reduce the risks posed by climate change for farmers.
Affordable protection and immediate support: climate risk insurance for farmers in Zambia and Peru. Project data Zambia. GIZ focuses on three priority areas in the country: Water and renewable energies Good governance Agriculture and food security. Recent GIZ news. Additional information. Strengthening landscape protection and water security in a climate-sensitive manner Promoting climate action and ozone protection through advisory services and investment. Promoting sustainable aquatic food Enabling deforestation-free supply chains around the world Sustainable pasture management in Southern Africa Improving agricultural and food systems through evidence-based policy Strengthening transformative agricultural policy β fostering sustainable agricultural systems Transforming food systems towards healthier diets and greater sustainability Improving access to agricultural finance in rural areas More fish and income from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture Providing agricultural policy advice and promoting innovation Food and nutrition security, enhanced resilience to food crises Green Innovation centres for the agriculture and food sector Agricultural financing for enterprises in rural areas Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture Climate risk insurance in the agricultural sector.
Joint research for better health Achieving educational objectives in African countries Supporting digital skills for the next generation. Project evaluations from Zambia. Higher yields and incomes, better nutrition. Equal justice for all β free legal assistance in Zambia. Knowledge without taboos: a join-in circuit to combat HIV.
