United States and Zambia Sign Agreement to Catalyze Growth in the Agricultural Sector

You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. United States and Zambia Sign Agreement to Catalyze Growth in the Agricultural Sector 10/19/2024 12:41 PM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State As Zambia prepares to mark 60 years of independence, the United States welcomes the signing of a landmark $491 million project with the Government of Zambia to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic growth for the Zambian people.  This Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, based on a $458 million debt-free grant from the United States and a $33 million investment by the Zambian government, will develop infrastructure to assist Zambia's farmers and rural communities in accessing regional and global markets, support policy reforms to catalyze agricultural sector growth, and complement the U.S. government's investments in the Lobito Corridor. The United States is committed to our 60-year partnership with Zambia as it seeks to reduce poverty and foster a democracy that contributes to regional security and prosperity.  We look forward to working closely with our partners in Zambia through this compact to unlock economic potential and deliver life-changing results for the Zambian people. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to caterresearch9.news@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520