Zambia - Cashew infrastructure development project (CIDP)

The Cashew Infrastructure Development Project (CIDP) is a stand-alone investment Project aimed at rejuvenating the cashew industry and enhancement of economic development in the Western Province of Zambia. The CIDP objective is to contribute to poverty reduction, improved household incomes through improved cashew production and processing. The Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), over a period of 5 years, in Mongu, Limulunga, Senanga, Kalabo, Nalolo, Sikongo, Shangombo, Sioma, Lukulu, and Mitete Districts of the Western Province. The Project has 3 components: (1) Support to Cashew Value Chain with 3 sub-components, (i) irrigation infrastructure for cashew nurseries and clone gardens, (ii) cashew plantation rejuvenation and establishment, and (iii) infrastructure for cashew-processing and marketing; (2) Capacity Building with 3 sub-components, (i) training, (ii) technical support, and (iii) matching fund; and (3) Project Management with 2 sub-components, (i) project coordination, and (ii) monitoring and evaluation. The Project cost is USD 55.42 million. The CIDP will further strengthen and consolidate gains achieved from similar agriculture-related value chain development interventions.