Greater productivity for smallholder farmers.
Farmers linked up with markets for their product and supplies.
More nutritious food and healthier diets for the rural population.
Research findings
Research from the programme will help us understand how to improve food security and how to reduce poverty among rural populations.
Our research is published on the website for everyone to access. You will also find external research about livelihoods and food security in Zimbabwe.
About LFSP
The Zimbabwe Livelihoods and Food Security Programme (LFSP) is improving the food security and nutrition of smallholder farmers and rural communities in Zimbabwe. It aims to help 349,000 Zimbabweans by 2018.
LFSP works in eight districts, which were selected based on poverty levels, food insecurity, the prevalence of stunting and the potential for market development. Districts where other donor-funded programmes related to livelihoods and food security are being implemented were excluded.
LFSP is funded by the UK government.
Recent News
MIDLINE EVALUATION BRIEF: A lessons-learned brief from the Livelihoods and Food Security Programme (LFSP)
Coffey International, the Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation (MR&E) service provider for the LFSP, completed a Midline evaluation in 2017 to assess the impact and effectiveness of the programme. This Midline evaluation brief highlights the patterns of impact and changes across…
Infographic: Markets Development support to the coffee value chain
Zimbabwe’s coffee is regarded highly and fetches a high premium on the global market. However, production has been on the decline due to a number of constraints. LFSP’s Markets Development component seeks to revitalise coffee production in Zimbabwe through improving…
Infographic: Markets Development support to the goats value chain
Goats are a critical value chain supported under the LFSP’s Markets Development component. Improving goat production provides a basis for agribusiness development in rural communities, helping transform the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The LFSP’s Markets Development interventions are assisting farmers…
