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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Zimbabwe – Round 1 Report

author(s) Mutyasira, V.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
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Mutyasira, V. (2020) Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods in Zimbabwe. Round 1 – September 2020, APRA COVID-19 Country Report, Brighton: Future Agricultures Consortium

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Abstract

COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected lives and livelihoods across the globe. In Zimbabwe, preliminary indications point to a worsening economic situation in a country already facing macroeconomic challenges, particularly in rural communities where most households depend on agriculture. National lockdown and movement restrictions have affected agricultural activities as well as access to markets and farming inputs. This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

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