This project involves the implementation of a five-year agricultural development program in Zimbabwe, supported by USAID under its Feed the Future initiative. The program aims to address rural poverty and food insecurity by improving smallholder beef and dairy production, hygiene, and nutrition practices while strengthening local organizations' capacity to sustain agricultural development. It targets 1,800 beef and 1,200 dairy smallholder producers across Natural Regions III, IV, and V.  The program is expected to generate economic and social benefits by increasing farmers' incomes, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable livestock value chains.

As part of the evaluation, a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis was conducted in line with international good practices, assessing the program’s economic efficiency, distributional impacts, and long-term viability. The analysis included demand assessments, cost evaluations, and risk-adjusted sensitivity scenarios to provide robust decision-making support for USAID and implementing partners.