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Rural finance assessment in North Western Province, Zambia

Covering the districts of Kalumbila, Mwinilunga, Manyinga, Ikelenge, and Kabompo

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 52 p.

Author Cortese, M.P.; Mboozi, V.; Moonga, R.; Ross, B.; Lundu, C. ; Kaumba, M. ; Ruiz-Villar, M.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-140133-0

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7026en

Synopsis (short abstract) This study, under UN-REDD TA, reviews rural financial services in Zambia’s North Western Province to boost REDD+ and local climate action. While formal banks and MFIs exist, access is limited by costs, procedures, and gender gaps, leaving rural communities reliant on savings groups. SGs support small forest-based enterprises but face low capital and weak links to formal finance. Recommendations target improved access and inclusion.

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Cortese, M.P., Mboozi, V., Moonga, R., Ross, B., Lundu, C., Kaumba, M. & Ruiz-Villar, M. 2025. Rural finance assessment in North Western Province, Zambia – Covering the districts of Kalumbila, Mwinilunga, Manyinga, Ikelenge and Kabompo. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7026en

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