Zambezi River Basin Countries
Regional Assessment Report Validation
Chapoto attended the Zambezi River Basin Countries Regional
Assessment Report Validation workshop...
in grassroots engagement
on nutrition
Climate Change and its effect on agriculture in Zambia to agricultural extension
officers at the Scaling Up Nutrition Technical Assistance (SUN TA)
Report dissemination workshop
organized by the Zambia Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Food,
Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network....
on Climate Change
by SUN TA for the Ministry of Agriculture Extension Officials
of Kasama district that...
Results and Food Balance sheet announcement meeting...
Forecast Results and Food Balance sheet announcement meeting...
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Food markets, growth opportunities
African countries face great challenges in adapting to climate change to meet growing demand for food.
Transforming Zambia’s Agricultural Sector for Sustainable Job Creation and Inclusive Economic Development
Zambia agriculture status report – 2021
The performance of rainfall in the 2020/21 agricultural season was normal to above normal rainfall,
Our Mission
To sustainably provide evidence based and transformative solutions through applied research, capacity building and outreach services for sustainable economic growth in Zambia.
OUR STORIES
Documentaries
Our documentaries focus on the issues affecting the agriculture sector and how to move it forward
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Our Thematic Areas
Climate Change and Natural Resource Management
Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition
Agricultural Diversification
Agriculture and Markets
Gender and Youth in Agriculture
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
It is worth noting that commercializing agricultural land and exploiting its full potential enhances food and nutritional security through the production of adequate food and it promotes value chain growth.
IAPRI’s Research and Innovation Director, Dr. Anthony Chapoto, is representing IAPRI at the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) 2023 Annual Conference in South Africa. He has presented on Youth Agripreneurs and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. Follow the live proceeding on: (20+) Facebook Live | Facebook
The Minister of Agriculture Hon. Reuben Mtolo noted the growing demand for food and significant losses of arable land due to climate change. This was stated during the launch of Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Framework (NDC-IF). .
Past Events
Zambia Drought Management System
Mr. Stephen Kabwe representing IAPRI at the launch of the Zambia Drought Management System (ZADMS) by the Ministry of Agriculture at Radison Blu Hotel in Lusaka.
Mr. Chance Kabaghe and Mr. Auckland Kuteya making a presentation on ‘Agricultural Policy Reforms in Zambia’ to the Swedish Ambassador to Zambia at the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka.
Zambia Growth Opportunities Program For Results (ZAMGRO PforR)
ZAMGRO PforR officially launched by the Ministry of Agriculture at Mulungushi Conference Centre. ZAMGRO’s main objective is to Promote Agricultural Diversification, Sustainability and Jobs in the Agri-Food sector in Zambia.
National Determined Contribution (NDC)
IAPRI participated in the review of the NDC indicators at Mika Conventional Centre.
Climate Mitigation and Adoption
Representatives from IAPRI and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment met to discuss strategies on developing a roadmap for effective implementation of the Climate Mitigation and Adoption under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adoption Plan (NAP).
The Effectiveness of the Veterinary Services Department in Combating Livestock Diseases in Zambia.
Mr. Chance Kabaghe and Dr. Mary Lubungu appeared before the Parliamentary Committee of Agriculture, Lands and Natural Resources and made a submission on, ‘The Effectiveness of the Veterinary Services Department in Combating Livestock Diseases in Zambia.’
Annual Open Day meeting
IAPRI held its Annual Open Day meeting virtually where the Research and Outreach team showcased three Annual Flagship publications: Agriculture Status Report, Food Security and Nutrition Report and Maize Market Outlook and Regional Analysis Report
Climate-Change Adaptation and Resilience
IAPRI on 13th December 2022 conducted the Technical Working Group meeting to discuss matters of enhancing Climate-Change Adaptation and Resilience in Zambia Growth Opportunities Program for Results (ZAMGRO PforR) at Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere in Lusaka.