Discusses strategies and programs aimed at improving economic opportunities and sustaining livelihoods, particularly for marginalized communities.
Clive Tatenda Makumbe & Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe United States (USAID): The United States, historically the world’s largest aid donor, has seen recent moves to scale back foreign assistance. In 2023, U.S. official development assistance (ODA) was about $55.3 billion (the highest among donors). However, political shifts have brought proposals for drastic cuts. Early 2025 […]
Dembe Namono in Uganda KAMPALA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has lauded a €1 million contribution from Germany, channeled through the Federal Foreign Office, to bolster critical support for over 254,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. The funding will provide life-saving food assistance for newly arrived refugees and the most vulnerable […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a world grappling with the harsh realities of inequality, Zimbabwe finds itself on the brink of a transformative moment. The challenge? Leveling the playing field to accelerate poverty reduction and ensure inclusive growth. The release of the World Bank’s landmark report, Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities to […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe As Zimbabwe battles overlapping humanitarian challenges, ranging from an El Niño-induced drought to economic instability, key stakeholders are ramping up efforts to alleviate suffering and build long-term resilience. A blend of international aid, government initiatives, and community-driven strategies aims to address the cascading effects of climate shocks, public health emergencies, […]
Editorial In the face of a looming food crisis and intensifying climate challenges, the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zimbabwe, injecting nearly $130 million in support for critical resilience-building and humanitarian efforts in 2024. Zimbabwe, grappling with prolonged drought and economic volatility, faces an […]
Editorial Maputo – Mozambique, ranked among the bottom 20 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI), faces a severe challenge in tackling poverty, with nearly two-thirds of its population – 18.9 million people – living below the national poverty line of US$0.70-a-day. A recent study into the country’s budget credibility has highlighted systemic challenges and […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Harare – A devastating drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon has plunged Southern Africa into a food crisis, with Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe declaring national emergencies. Millions face hunger as parched fields yield little to no harvests, leaving governments and humanitarian agencies scrambling to provide relief. Severe Impact […]
Idi Amara in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA – Two years after the Pretoria Agreement ended conflict in Northern Ethiopia, families are beginning to rebuild their lives with significant support for food security and livelihood restoration in a region ravaged by war. Displacement and Hardship Among the millions affected is 27-year-old Hiwot Negasi, who has spent the […]
Felix Akinyi in Kenya KITUI, KENYA – Every Tuesday, Esther Munani Kyalo, a mother of three from Miambani ward, Kitui County, joins 35 other women under a mango tree for a gathering that is transforming their lives. These sessions, hosted by the Kavakaky Farmer Field School, involve breeding chicks, learning new techniques, and making decisions […]
