Zimbabwe - Proposal for Humanitarian and Food Security Response to Mitigate the Impact of African Armyworm (AAW) In Zimbabwe - Appeal to the Special Relief Fund (SRF)

About this project

This operation is an emergency humanitarian and food security response in Zimbabwe aimed at mitigating the impact of African Armyworm (AAW) and related pest outbreaks on agriculture and livelihoods. It responds to a severe nationwide outbreak affecting all 10 provinces and 33 districts, threatening staple crops such as maize, sorghum, millet, rice and wheat, and putting food security at risk. The intervention will support surveillance and early warning, emergency pest control measures, capacity building, and sustainable integrated pest management approaches. The total cost of the operation is USD 1,000,000, financed by the African Development Bank through the Special Relief Fund (SRF). The operation will be implemented by CIMMYT, working with the Government of Zimbabwe, notably the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, and in collaboration with partners such as TAAT, DPI, PPRI/Agritex, local governments, research institutions, NGOs, youth and farmer organisations.

Published by

African Development Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Zimbabwe

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative management

Places

Harare, Zimbabwe

Funded by

Special Relief Funds

Implemented by

Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Water Development

Published by African Development Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 24 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 46002-P-ZW-AA0-026.

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