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.
