The Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP) is a Government of the Republic of Zambia initiative implemented through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry with support from the World Bank. The project aims to support farmers and agribusiness SMEs, enhance trade, and strengthen the regulatory environment for agribusiness development.

ZATP II primarily benefits:

• Smallholder and emerging farmers
• Agribusiness SMEs
• Regulatory institutions
• Stakeholders involved in trade and value chains

ZATP II provides support through:

• Capacity building and technical assistance
• Improving access to markets
• Strengthening regulatory and institutional frameworks
• Enhancing quality standards and logistics systems

Component 2 focuses on strengthening the regulatory and institutional framework for agribusiness and trade. It supports institutions such as the Business Regulatory Review Agency, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and Zambia Bureau of Standards to improve business regulation, competition, and quality standards.

Application processes vary depending on the specific component or program. Interested individuals or organizations are encouraged to contact the project team through the Contact Us page for guidance on eligibility and application procedures.

ZATP II may provide financial support to institutions and beneficiaries based on specific project components and milestones. This support is typically tied to achieving defined outputs and improving capacity within the agribusiness sector.

ZATP II supports farmers by helping them improve productivity, access markets, and integrate into value chains. The project also addresses challenges such as infrastructure gaps, limited access to finance, and low productivity.

ZATP II improves trade by supporting the development of a National Logistics Strategy, enhancing quality infrastructure, and strengthening coordination among institutions to facilitate smoother domestic and cross-border trade.

Organizations interested in partnerships can reach out through the official contact channels. ZATP II welcomes collaboration with development partners, private sector players, and institutions aligned with its objectives.