The Republic of Zambia is land linked to 8 countries and situated at the crossroads of Central, Southern, and Eastern Africa and water linked with Burundi. In Zambia’s ten Provinces, Lusaka Province leads with the highest population, and Lusaka is the capital city, the highest populated district and principal economic hub. The Copperbelt and North-Western Provinces are leading in mining, while the Central, Eastern and Southern Provinces are leading in agriculture productivity.
Model garden training and climate smart inputs in Zambia. Credit: Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) / Kelvin Trautman, KANDS Collective
The Alliance's mission in Zambia is contributing to the reduction of hunger and poverty, while protecting natural resources and improving nutrition through research, development and project delivery aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. The Alliance's existence and collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and other partners in Zambia was established more than 50 years ago, and gained official registration in 2016 and accredited the diplomatic status in 2021. The Alliance's 'Resilient Seed Systems' initiatives positively contribute to the use of climate-smart crops, making Zambia one of the top three seed-producing countries in Africa.
The Alliance - in collaboration with the MoA and various partners - promotes diverse high nutritious crop production and consumption, including the incorporation of neglected and under-utilized local crops, fruit trees and edible insects for food, nutrition income enhancement. The Alliance trains delivery officers and farmers in the use of innovative technologies that improve farmer productivity. Along with various partners, the Alliance invests and supports climate-resilience strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation, improves and supports farmer advisory services for crop monitoring, financial literacy and access, and the use of mechanization systems.
Agroforestry and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) training in Zambia. Credit: Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) / Kelvin Trautman, KANDS Collective
Resilient Seed Systems: Establishment of resilient seed systems, ensuring food security and enhancing agricultural resilience
Climate-Smart Practices: Integration of climate-smart agricultural practices, enhancing resilience to climate change impacts across Zambia
Nutrient-Rich Crops: Promotion of nutrient-rich crop varieties, leading to improved nutrition and health outcomes for communities
Capacity Building: Conducted capacity-building activities and facilitated knowledge sharing, empowering farmers and stakeholders
Policy Advocacy: Contributed to policy development and implementation for biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture in Zambia
In Zambia, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT spearheads a comprehensive range of projects and flagship initiatives aimed at tackling pivotal challenges in agriculture, climate resilience, and food security. These endeavors are geared towards fostering resilience, bolstering productivity, and uplifting livelihoods nationwide.
Villa 52, Millennium Village
Birdcage road Longacres
P.O. Box 50187 Lusaka Zambia
Phone: +260 979488448
Contact person: Emely Mwale Banda ([email protected])
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