Technical Assistance Programme Supporting EIB Intermediated Lending Operation for Small and Medium Agri-Food Sector Investments Integrating Smallholders in Malawi and Zambia

Description

The overall objective of this TA Programme in both target countries is to support delivery of on-going and future EIB financial sector operations and the supporting blended and grant finance provided under broader EU development programmes in the target countries, in order to contribute to delivery of SDGs 1 (no poverty), 2 (zero hunger), 4 (quality education), 5 (gender quality), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). A cross-cutting objective applicable to all activities foreseen in this TA Programme, is to facilitate the deployment of EIB funding in an efficient, responsible and sustainable manner, in accordance with the Bank’s standards and requirements, particularly in the spheres of agri-food sector eligibility and of environmental and social sustainability. Further information is provided at the internet address provided in section I.3. See Internet address provided in Section I.3).