Agri-Value Chain Development in Zimbabwe

About this project

In Zimbabwe, where the growing population of over 15 million is mainly rural and young, agriculture plays a critical role. Indeed, about two-thirds of working Zimbabweans are employed in agriculture, and agricultural exports represent about 30 percent of the US dollar value of exports, second only to mining. Zimbabwe has however an enormous untapped agricultural potential. Formerly one of the most advanced in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Zimbabwean economy is today among the most vulnerable, with eroded industrial and agricultural base and deteriorating humanitarian situation. Climate change is worsening the situation, as temperature increases and reduced rainfall are already negatively affecting Zimbabwe¿s agricultural sector due the high reliance on rain-fed crop production, particularly in rural areas where the majority of the population lives. In this context, this Action embraces a comprehensive approach to agricultural value chain development, with a focus on both the local and regional/international dimensions and with the overall objective to support Zimbabwe's green economic growth through climate-smart agriculture, agrifood value chain development and renewable energy. The first component of the action supports the development of the horticulture value-chain, with a focus on export to EU markets. It ensures the continuity of support to the implementation of the interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA) through the provision of technical assistance to mostly private…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Zimbabwe

Sectors

Agricultural developmentSolar energy for isolated grids and standalone systemsTrade policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-61918.

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