Zambia agricultural policy profile

Nawiko, M.; Chomba, C.; Mambwe, M.; Nkanyani, S.; Mwamakamba, Sithembile; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Ires, Idil

Zambia agricultural policy profile

Autores

Mwamakamba, Sithembile

Jacobs-Mata, Inga

Ires, Idil

Editor

International Water Management Institute

Descripción

This paper aims to provide an overview of Zambian policies related to agriculture and climate adaptation in preparation for the Zambia National Policy Dialogue, scheduled for 18 August 2022 in Lusaka, Zambia. The dialogue is a joint programme with CGIAR Initiative on Diversification of East and Southern Africa led by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southern Africa, the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) South Africa, and Agricultural Consultative Forum (ACF) Zambia. The paper includes an overview of the economic and administrative profile of the country and a descriptive overview of the agricultural and climate policies that are expected to be critically debated at the Dialogue.

Palabras clave

agricultural policies, agricultural production, diversification, climate change, food security, food policies, agricultural sector, economic development, strategies