Co-design workshop participants in Zambia.
(photo credit: IWMI/ E. Mapedza).
Key players from Zambia’s aquaculture and livestock sectors met at a workshop to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly strategies for the Kafue River Basin, a biodiversity hotspot and vital agricultural region where more than 50% of Zambia's population lives.
This initiative, held in July as part of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Science Program, focused on developing productive and environmentally friendly dual-purpose livestock and tilapia systems.
The creation of a Theory of Change was also addressed to define long-term goals, expected outcomes, key innovations, and the partnerships needed to achieve sustained impact over the next decade.
Among the collaborators were representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED), the University of Zambia (UNZA), the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI), the Enhanced Smallholder Livestock Investment Programme (E-SLIP), the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Palabana University, the Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI), and Grupo Papalotla.
Zambia is one of 17 countries participating in CGIAR’s Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods program. The other countries are located in regions across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
CGIAR’s 2025–2030 research portfolio aims to transform animal and aquatic food systems to deliver healthy, climate-smart, and inclusive supply chains.
Participating CGIAR centers include WorldFish, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).