The African Development Bank Group has approved a $22.8 million grant through its African Development Fund to strengthen Mozambique’s rice value chain and boost climate resilience. The Rice Value Chain and Climate Resilience Project (RIVACREP) will benefit 30,000 smallholder farmers across four provinces, focusing on empowering women and youth.
Mozambique produces only 300,000 tons of rice annually—just half of the domestic demand—resulting in heavy reliance on imports, which affects foreign reserves and perpetuates rural poverty. The AfDB-backed initiative seeks to increase rice self-sufficiency from 50% to 75% by 2030 using climate-smart technologies, public-private partnerships, and targeted interventions.
Key project measures include upgrading irrigation systems for 1,000 hectares, building five milling factories, introducing drought- and flood-resistant rice seeds, improving storage facilities, and enhancing soil and water management. About 70% of beneficiaries will be women and 30% youth.
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